Ways To Give

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!

Monthly Donation

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.

One-Time Donation

Every gift ensures all people in our community have access to trusted news so they can make informed decisions locally.

Company Matching Gift

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.

Planned Giving

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:

• Gift of Securities
  A gift of publicly traded stocks or mutual funds to support the mission of the NCTV17.
• Beneficiary
  Naming NCTV17 as a beneficiary of your Life Insurance Policy or IRA.
• Bequest
  Including NCTV17 in your will, estate, or trust. This will not affect your cash flow in your life but will provide a meaningful legacy gift that will further the mission of NCTV17.

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.

• Charitable Remainder Trust
  A charitable remainder trust is an irrevocable trust that pays you during your lifetime. The remainder is paid to NCTV17 upon your death.
• Lead Trust
  A lead trust is an irrevocable arrangement that provides annual gift income from the lead trust assets to NCTV17 over years. At the end of that period, the remaining assets are given to non-charitable beneficiaries, usually children or grandchildren. Lead trusts are particularly appropriate for assets that are likely to appreciate substantially over the life of the trust (typically 10-20 years).
• Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
  A DAF is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. If you have a donor-advised fund, DAF Direct enables you to recommend grants to this nonprofit directly from your DAF (as long as your DAF’s sponsoring organization is participating). Click the logo below to connect to DAF DIRECT.

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.