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Legacy Giving Options
A legacy gift ensures future generations of Wisconsinites have access to the public media they trust. Consult with your attorney or financial advisor to find the type of gift that works best for you.
Explore your legacy giving options
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Wills or Trust
Include language in your will or trust naming Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. as a beneficiary.
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Retirement Plan Assets
Name Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. as the beneficiary of your retirement funds (e.g. IRA, 401(k) or 403(b) plans) which may offer tax benefits to recipients of your estate.
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Life Insurance Policies
Make a gift of life insurance by designating Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. as a beneficiary of all or a portion of its proceeds.
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Charitable Lead Trusts
Make a current gift of income payments to Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. while retaining the right for the principal to be returned to you (and/or others) upon your death or after a fixed number of years.
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Charitable Remainder Trusts
Make a future gift to Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. while retaining income payments for yourself (and/or others) for life or a fixed number of years.
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Charitable Gift Annuity
Make a gift to Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. and receive fixed income payments for life.
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Real Estate
You may deed part or all of your real property to Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. Contact us if you are interested in making this type of gift.
Heritage Society recognition and benefits
PBS Wisconsin celebrates and honors the members of the Heritage Society in the following ways:
- Recognition in our Heritage Society Legacy Directory in the PBS Wisconsin studio lobby
- Recognition in PBS Wisconsin’s annual report
- Lifetime subscription to Airwaves, PBS Wisconsin’s monthly program guide
- Lifetime subscription to The Circle, PBS Wisconsin’s leadership donor magazine
- Complimentary tickets to PBS Wisconsin’s annual Garden & Green Living Expo and The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
- Invitations to special events, studio tours, screenings, and travel opportunities
- Exclusive station updates and communications
The information we share is intended to offer general guidance as you explore your legacy plans. It is not meant to serve as legal or tax advice and should not be construed as such. Friends of PBS Wisconsin does not provide legal or tax advice. We encourage you to consult your attorney or tax advisor to ensure your plans reflect your wishes and circumstances.
Helpful Resources
When you’re ready, these resources make it simple to include PBS Wisconsin in your plans.
Inform us of your gift
Share your intentions so we can thank you and ensure your wishes are fulfilled.
Inform us of your planned gift
Suggested bequest language
Download this template to add PBS Wisconsin to your estate plans.
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Legal Name and Tax ID
Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc., 821 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706, Federal Tax ID: 23-7300462
Connect with our Legacy Giving team
We’d be happy to connect with you by phone, email, or in person. We’re available to answer your questions, discuss your specific legacy gift, or explore ways to make PBS Wisconsin part of your legacy.
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