Planned Giving

Including PBS KVIE in your will or living trust is a wonderful way to ensure that your values endure. A gift in your will costs you nothing now, yet it gives you the satisfaction of knowing you are giving to PBS KVIE in the future. Charitable bequests may also lower estate and inheritance taxes.

It’s one of the easiest ways to make a gift. Consider naming PBS KVIE as a beneficiary on taxable assets like your retirement or bank account. You can continue to take distributions or make withdrawals over your lifetime. And it’s flexible – should you change your mind or have a loved one who needs your financial support.

By giving outright and complete ownership of a partially or fully paid life insurance policy, you can claim an immediate tax deduction. Another easy option for giving life insurance is to name PBS KVIE as a primary or contingent beneficiary of your new or existing policy.

By naming PBS KVIE as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) and/or 403(b), you will be assured that every dollar will be used for a charitable purpose and shielded from income or estate taxes. You can then work with your advisors to identify other assets that are more favorably taxed when left to your loved ones.

Support PBS KVIE and enhance your financial security at the same time. You can establish fixed payments, a portion of which are nontaxable for a period of time. If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you can claim an immediate charitable tax deduction for a portion of your gift.

Donor-advised funds provide convenience and flexibility. They are a great way to bundle your charitable giving and maximize your itemized deductions. Or, avoid capital gains by transferring appreciated stock to your fund and gifting it to charity. You can recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support PBS KVIE.

A gift of real estate or other real property can include personal residences, vacation homes, rental property, and farmland. Through a gift of real property, you can perhaps make a much larger gift than you otherwise thought possible, avoid income and estate taxes, and minimize or eliminate burdens placed on your loved ones.

A gift of personal property can include items such as artwork, jewelry, antiques, and other physical objects. By donating your personal treasures to the station, you can help build value in our community. You will also enjoy a number of personal benefits. One popular benefit is the charitable tax deduction.