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:

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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