Ways To Give
Support Local Nonprofit News
DONATE TODAY!There are plenty of media sources for international, national, state, and even Chicagoland news. As a hyper-local nonprofit television station, NCTV17 is in a unique position to spotlight the happenings of Naperville – the 4th largest city in Illinois and our community!
Your contribution empowers NCTV17 to create top-notch news and sports content, cover local events, and produce community-centric programming that amplifies the voices of Naperville residents.
Your support is the driving force behind the station’s storytelling initiatives, allowing us to share narratives that might otherwise remain untold and ensuring these stories remain accessible without an online paywall.
Join us to enrich the cultural tapestry of Naperville and foster community connections through compelling and informative hyper-local content.
News happens 24/7/365. By making a monthly gift, you spread your financial impact across the entire year and provide a reliable income stream, allowing NCTV17 to focus more resources on our mission. If your circumstances change, you can increase or pause your giving at any time.
Every gift ensures all people in our community have access to trusted news so they can make informed decisions locally.
Many companies offer a matching gift program for their employees. This is an easy way to double your gift and make a greater impact for NCTV17. Ask your HR department if your company has a matching gift program, and contact donations@nctv17.org if you require any documentation from the station.
Charitable planned gifts through an estate plan, will, charitable annuity, or trust offer you an opportunity to provide critical financial support to Naperville’s nonprofit TV station while receiving benefits in return. For example:
Sample wording for a bequest
This language is for the illustration of various forms of bequests only. Always consult your professional advisor when making or revising your will.
RESIDUARY BEQUEST
“Residue” is a term to describe the portion of your estate that remains after all debts, expenses and specific bequests to others have first been fulfilled.
All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate I give to Naperville Community Television (NCTV17), located in Naperville, Illinois, Tax ID 36-3460409, to be used for its general purposes.
SPECIFIC BEQUEST
I give a gift of ($_____ or ___%) to Naperville Community Television (NCTV17), located in Naperville, Illinois, Tax ID 36-3460409, to be used for its general purposes.
DONATION OF REAL ESTATE BY WILL
I leave to Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) the real property described as follows: (property description). I direct my Executor/Personal Representative to sell the above-described real property and distribute the proceeds to Naperville Community Television (NCTV17), located in Naperville, Illinois, Tax ID 36-3460409, to be used for its general purposes.
Please consult your financial advisor, tax accountant, or attorney to determine the best way for you to give a Planned Gift.
All planned gifts are deeply appreciated and ensure that your legacy of supporting hyper-local civic journalism continues.
NCTV17 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization, so all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our EIN is 36-3460409.
Donations By Mail
Please send your donation to:
Naperville Community Television
127 Ambassador Drive, Suite 103
Naperville, IL 60540
NCTV17 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization, so contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our EIN is 36-3460409.
Contact Us
If you have questions about any of these options or would like to speak with someone about your giving, please email Jane Wernette or call 630.355.2124.
Give With Confidence
We take our responsibility as stewards of your contributions seriously. In 2023, 76% of our total operating expenses directly supported our mission!