WTVP Is 100% Community-Funded
As a public media station, WTVP is 100% community-funded, relying on generous donations from people across central Illinois. We offer many ways for individuals and businesses to invest in quality content that educates, informs and entertains. To learn more about these ways to give, click on the options below.
INDIVIDUALS
Membership
Members are WTVP's primary source of support. Through regular donations, they empower our mission and help pay for our programs. There is no minimum or maximum membership contribution, with benefits starting at just $5/month.
Klystron Society
Klystron Society members are individuals who make an annual investment of $1,000 or more, providing a significant share of WTVP’s budget. For their contributions, Klystron members receive special recognition and benefits.
Matching Gifts
An easy way to double your contribution to WTVP is through employee giving programs. Ask your employer if they match donations or search for your company on the list.
Memorial and Honor Gifts
A donation to WTVP on behalf of another person can be a meaningful way to honor someone you love and respect. It’s a gift that continues to give and grow, touching tens of thousands of lives every day.
Planned Giving
A planned gift of any size offers flexibility to balance personal financial goals with support for WTVP. Many different types of planned gifts are available, including DAFs, life insurance, endowments and Charitable Gift Annuities.
Real Estate Donations
If you have a real estate asset (land, homes, commercial) that is costing you money or not being utilized, you can donate it to WTVP to support our mission and enrich lives.
Vehicle Donations
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are accepted, regardless of condition. The process starts with a simple phone call or online information form.
BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Community Impact Spot
You can help boost the visibility of your favorite charity through a Community Impact Spot. Promotional packages include a 30-second broadcast spot featuring your selected organization.
Corporate Council
Membership in the WTVP Corporate Council associates your brand with PBS, one of the most trusted institutions in America. Multiple sponsorship levels are available to match your budget and philanthropic goals.
Underwriting and Sponsorship
Underwriting is a powerful way of connecting WTVP viewers with your business or organization’s mission, through short broadcast, digital and print messages or event sponsorships.
