Membership Information Frequently Asked Questions
How can I donate?
One-time, recurring monthly or annual donations may be made online at wbez.org/donate.
To donate by phone, call WBEZ's 24-hour hotline at 888-915-9239. Callers may donate by debit/credit card or EFT.
Donations by check should be made payable to "WBEZ" and mailed to WBEZ PO Box 71956, Chicago IL 60694-1956.
Can I make a donation from my Donor Advised Fund?
Yes! WBEZ/Chicago Public Media’s tax identification number (EIN) is 36-3687394. Your financial institution can use the above EIN to disburse a grant from your fund to WBEZ. While WBEZ will send a notification to thank you for your generosity, we will not furnish a letter deeming the grant tax deductible, as the deduction is taken when the funds are initially put in the DAF.
Can I make a donation from my IRA to meet my account’s required minimum distribution?
Yes! Please note that in accordance with the Protecting Americans Against Tax Hikes Act of 2015, certain member benefits, such as thank you gifts, cannot be distributed in exchange for financial contributions from an IRA. We appreciate your understanding!
What are the benefits of being a WBEZ member?
A donation of any amount makes you a member of WBEZ. All members receive the following benefits:
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Opportunities to enter member exclusive giveaways
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Discounts or presale access to WBEZ curated or supported events
High Fidelity members (those making ongoing monthly or pre-scheduled recurring annual donations) also receive:
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Online access to the Pledge-Free Stream during pledge drive
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Exclusive pre-pledge drive member only giveaways featuring the popular iPad giveaways
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Additional member only giveaways throughout the year
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Choice of an annual Thank You gift on your Member Anniversary date.
Is my donation to WBEZ tax deductible?
Yes! WBEZ is operated by Chicago Public Media, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The entirety of your donation, minus the actual retail value of any thank you gifts you receive, is tax deductible. Tax letters are made available annually, by early February. WBEZ members may access donation receipts or tax letters online via the WBEZ Member Center.
I received my thank you gift, but it was broken/I never received my thank you gift. What do I do?
Please contact WBEZ Member Services by email at membership@wbez.org. WBEZ Member Services is happy to instruct our vendor to issue a replacement gift at no charge.
Are vehicle donations accepted? Would this qualify me for membership?
Yes! A vehicle donation makes you a WBEZ member. Please visit our vehicle donation page to learn more: www.wbez.org/cars
My company will match my donation. How do I set that up?
Please send an email to matchinggifts@wbez.org. The appropriate staff member will respond with instructions. Please note, any amount matched by a WBEZ member’s employer is not reflected in the member’s total donation amount, as the matching funds are provided by the employer.
I have a comment or suggestion for the WBEZ news team. Who do I contact?
Please call our news hotline at 312-948-4650 or send them an email at news@wbez.org.
I would like to submit a question for Curious City. How do I do that?
I would like information about Corporate Sponsorship.
Please visit wbezsponsor.org/ for more information. |