Bequests and Planned Gifts

Be part of the future of WHTJ PBS, a Community Idea Station. Your planned gift supports the mission of public broadcasting in your community. We use the power of media to educate, entertain and inspire.
For many donors, the optimal way to make a planned gift to WHTJ PBS is through a bequest or other testamentary provision.
Restricted and Unrestricted Bequests
Bequests can be earmarked for a specific purpose or given without restriction, and can be made for a specific dollar amount or a specific asset, such as a painting or real estate. Another option is to leave a bequest of the residue of your estate or a percentage of the residue of your estate.
If you wish to restrict your bequest, we recommend one of the following program funds:

• The Science and Discovery Fund
• The Arts and Culture Fund
• The History and Heritage Fund
• The Children’s Education Fund
• The News and Public Affairs Fund

To make sure your wishes are followed, consult with an attorney knowledgeable in estate planning to determine that your will is written properly. If your will already is in place, it is possible to add a codicil—an amendment to your will that includes a charitable bequest. You also may include the Community Idea Stations in your revocable trust. An attorney should see that all state and other requirements are met so that your will is valid and up-to-date.
Other Forms of Planned Gifts:

• Charitable Remainder Trust
• Charitable Gift Annuity
• Gifts of Stock
• Gifts of Real Estate
• Gifts of Insurance
• Gifts of Retirment Assets

Tax Status and Identification Number
WHTJ PBS and the Community Idea Stations are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization headquartered at 23 Sesame Street, Richmond VA 23235. Our federal tax identification number is 54-0735782. Your attorney may want to include this number in your will or trust to help your executor facilitate your bequest.
We recommend that you consult with your attorney regarding any bequest, trust provision or retirement plan designation. We are available to work with your professional advisors but we do not provide legal or tax advice.
Contact Us
To learn more about making a bequest to WHTJ PBS, please contact Katherine Godin at kgodin@ideastations.org or (804) 560.8261.