Planned Giving
Leave a Legacy for Chicago Public Media
As a way to sustain Chicago Public Media’s quality, independent local journalism, many Chicago Public Media supporters choose to leave a bequest in their estate plans. Donors who establish a planned gift to CPM become members of our Legacy Society and receive special opportunities and recognition to thank them for securing our future.
Planned Giving opportunities include:
Bequest in your will or trust (cash, securities, or other assets): You can establish a bequest of a particular dollar amount or asset by using this language: “I give, bequeath and devise (_____% or $_____ or specifically designated asset) to Chicago Public Media, home of WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, or its successor organization, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, now or formerly located at 848 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611.”
Beneficiary on an account: Designate Chicago Public Media as a beneficiary on your retirement plan, bank account, or life insurance policy. Chicago Public Media’s Tax ID is 36-3687394.
Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA): Establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity is a strategic way to create income for yourself or a designated individual while creating a planned charitable gift for Chicago Public Media. Opening a CGA may create a tax deduction as well; contact your advisor for more information.
Tax ID: 36-3687394 Address: 848 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
To learn more about Planned Giving at Chicago Public Media, please contact Lisa Villani-Gale at lvillanigale@chicagopublicmedia.org. CPM recommends that each person considering a planned gift consult with their own legal or financial advisor.
Legacy Society:
Donors who establish a planned gift to CPM become members of our Legacy Society and receive special opportunities and recognition to thank them for securing our future. Benefits include:
Special invitation to Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me bi-annual donor
reception and live show
Behind-the-scenes studio and newsroom tour with CPM staff
Invitation to annual virtual Donor Update call with CPM’s CEO
Quarterly newsletter/impact snapshot
Electronic Annual Impact Report
Special access to WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times events
Virtual event programming
Invitation to the annual What’s Next event
Chicago Public Media recognizes and thanks the following members of the Legacy Society:
- Anonymous (3)
- David Gerard Baker
- Jennifer Banas
- Deborah Barnes & Michael Biggus
- Marion A. Cameron-Gray and J. Douglas Gray
- Gary Faculjak
- Julie Hamos
- Sheldon Marcus & Mary Stich-Marcus
- Kay W. McCurdy
- Taylor O’Brien and Patrick Freeman
- Paul and Anne Poy
- Debra Rosenberg and Joseph Boyd
- Larry Sachs and Donna Zahara
- Susan H. Schwartz
- Emilia Segatti
- Nikki Will Stein & Fredric Stein
- Matt Zwicky
To join the Legacy Society, download and complete our bequest intention form and email it to Lisa at lvillanigale@chicagopublicmedia.org or mail it to:
Chicago Public Media
Attn: Lisa Villani-Gale
848 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611