Ways To Give

Bequest in a Will

Including WJCT in your will is an easy way to make a generous gift. There are different options on how to name WJCT as a beneficiary. You can leave a fixed dollar amount to WJCT by specifying exactly how much the station should receive, gift WJCT a percentage of an estate (this makes good sense if there is not a clear idea of how much an estate will be worth), or designate your residuary estate or a portion of your residuary estate as a gift to WJCT.

Give through Retirement Plans

By designating a non-profit such as WJCT as a beneficiary of a retirement account, there is the potential to avoid both income and estate taxes and leave more attractive assets for family and other heirs. Giving a gift of retirement funds to WJCT is simple and involves no cost. Simply ask the plan administrator for a Change of Beneficiary form, fill it out, sign it and return it to the company.

Give through an IRA Charitable Gift Rollover

Making a gift directly to WJCT Public Media via an IRA Charitable Gift Rollover is a tax-smart way to support the mission of WJCT Public Media. Supporters interested in making an IRA rollover gift are encouraged to consult with their financial advisors. For more information, please visit WJCT’s list of Questions and Answers About Giving from your IRA.

Give the gift of Stock

Making a gift of stock to WJCT is another way to support the mission of WJCT while receiving a tax benefit. Because of the possible tax savings, many of our supporters decide to give stock that has increased in value and was purchased more than one year ago. This type of stock is commonly referred to as long-term appreciated stock. Please consult with your financial advisor when considering a donation of stock or other investments, and for more information, visit WJCT’s list of Questions and Answers About Gifts of Appreciated Stock.

Give Through Real Estate

Donating marketable real estate, such as a personal residence or vacation home, commercial property, or even vacant land, can be a creative way to make a significant gift to WJCT and at the same time receive important tax benefits and even income. The benefits include a charitable income tax deduction, avoidance of capital gain tax at the time the gift is made, and removal of the property from your estate, potentially reducing estate taxes and probate costs. A gift of your real property can also relieve you of the burden of managing or selling the property.

Give through Life Insurance

Most life insurance offers a convenient way to fund meaningful charitable gifts. Giving life insurance to a non-profit such as WJCT may allow a larger gift than one could otherwise afford.