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Donor-Advised Funds

Kansas City PBS regularly receives grants through donor-advised funds (DAFs), both large and small, and we are deeply grateful for this generous support! We welcome your gift through a DAF. 

What is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a flexible and tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about, including Kansas City PBS. It allows you to receive an immediate tax benefit while recommending grants to nonprofits over time. While Kansas City PBS does not directly manage DAFs, they can be easily established through financial institutions like Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable and Vanguard Charitable, as well as community foundations such as the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Your generosity through a DAF ensures Kansas City PBS can continue delivering trusted journalism, compelling storytelling, and educational programming for our community.  

Why Give Through a DAF?

  • Immediate tax benefits: Gifts to a DAF may be eligible for an immediate charitable tax deduction.
  • Flexibility: You can recommend grants to Kansas City PBS on a schedule that works best for you.
  • Tax-free growth: DAFs grow tax-free, increasing your ability to give more over time.
  • Easy administration: Many DAFs allow you to make grant recommendations online with just a few clicks.
  • Wide asset acceptance: DAFs can accept gifts of cash, stocks, real estate, and other assets.
  • Strategic giving: Easily track your charitable contributions and set up recurring grants to provide steady support.
  • Legacy planning: You can name Kansas City PBS as a beneficiary of your DAF, ensuring your philanthropy continues beyond your lifetime.

 

Giving to Kansas City PBS Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Here are a few tips to ensure a smooth process when making a grant to Kansas City PBS:

  • Use our legal name: Public Television 19, Inc. and Tax ID: 43-0971561 when making a grant through your DAF.
  • Include your name and address on the check or grant notification from your fund so we can properly thank you, keep you updated on the latest Kansas City PBS programming and initiatives, and share how your support is making an impact.

 

If you have any questions about giving through a DAF, please call Steph Shannon, Director of Major Giving at 816-398-4248 or email sshannon@kansascitypbs.org.