Ways To Give
Support Local Nonprofit News
Give Today!There are plenty of media sources for international, national, state, and even Chicagoland news – but as a hyper-local nonprofit news organization, NCTV17 is uniquely positioned to cover what is happening in the 4th largest city in Illinois: Naperville – our community!
Every day, through the power of television, NCTV17 tells stories that might otherwise go untold to help residents feel more informed, engaged, and connected to the town they call home.
We know local news matters, so we want every resident to have free access to fact-based, nonpartisan, and timely information about the local issues affecting their lives.
Your gift of support ensures our stories don’t live behind an online paywall. Gifts from viewers like you help us tell more Naperville stories on air and online!
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 2022, 79% of our total operating expenses directly supported our mission!