Ways to Support KQED
We rely on support from people like you. Explore the many ways you can support KQED and help provide our community with independent reporting, television, and radio programming. Take a look at KQED’s latest Strategic Plan to learn more about our work.
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Donations
Membership
Give monthly or annually to receive exclusive benefits and help provide our community with independent reporting, television, radio programming and more.
Major Giving
Discover how generous annual support of $5,000 and above helps KQED fulfill our mission to inform, inspire and involve the Bay Area.
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Legacy Giving
Learn how you can help ensure KQED’s long-term future.
Endowment
Ensure public media will be enjoyed by future generations with a current or estate gift to our endowment.
Wills and Living Trusts
Make a gift to KQED through your will or living trust.
Retirement Plans and Other Beneficiary Designations
Make a tax-advantaged charitable gift from nearly any financial arrangement that allows you to name a beneficiary.
Annuities
Get a charitable deduction and partially tax-free income for life with a charitable gift of $20,000 or more.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Convert real estate, highly appreciated securities or cash into income for life or a term of years.
Other Ways to Give
Donor-Advised Funds
Direct a contribution through your donor-advised account and support in-depth journalism and programs.
Gifts from IRAs
Make a tax-free gift directly to KQED from your Individual Retirement Account or list KQED as a beneficiary.
Stocks, Mutual Funds and Other Securities
Use appreciated stock, mutual funds or other investment securities to fund a tax-wise gift to KQED.
Vehicle Donation Program
Donate your unwanted vehicle to fund the quality programming you enjoy from KQED.
Real Estate
Donate marketable real estate to generate tax benefits for you and a significant gift for KQED.
Memorials and Tribute Gifts
Honor your loved one with a gift in their honor.
KQED Studios
Philanthropic support of KQED Studios helps deliver fresh programs to audiences of all ages.
Donate Valuables
Turn your antiques, art or collectibles into support for KQED.
Free Ways to Support
Volunteer
Support KQED and your community and have fun while doing it.
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Create your own fundraising campaign with friends and family to support KQED on Facebook.
Federal Funding
Federal funding is the seed that makes our essential services possible — but your support ensures they flourish.