Legacy Gifts
Legacy Giving
Be a part of public television’s future through planned giving
Several longtime station supporters have decided to honor the legacy of public television and be a part of its future by including a gift to PBS Hawai‘i in their estate plans. Their generosity helps sustain our independence as a locally owned station and assists us in our mission.
PBS Hawaiʻi remains committed to connecting and engaging local communities in thoughtful public discourse through Insights on PBS Hawai‘i, nourishing their appreciation for culture and the arts on Nā Mele; Traditions in Hawaiian Song and Great Performances, preserving the lessons of history through American Experience and shape Hawai‘i’s future with our statewide student news network, HIKI NŌ. A charitable bequest made in your will or trust sustains these programs, and makes a lasting impact on our beloved island home.
What to Give:
Retirement Assets
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, PBS Hawai‘i will not be taxed on gifts from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, or other tax deferred plan.
Real Estate
An outright gift of real estate may help you avoid the capital gains tax while giving you a charitable income tax deduction.
Stocks and Bonds
Gifts of appreciated securities may help you avoid the capital gains tax while giving you a charitable income tax deduction.
How to Give:
A bequest can be made as a gift of a percentage of your real estate, a specific dollar amount or asset, or from the balance or residue of your estate. Below is suggested bequest language that you may share with your attorney or financial advisor:
I bequeath to PBS Hawai‘i (Hawaii Public Television Foundation) a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Hawai‘i, FEIN #99-0219769, located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, the sum of $__________ (or ___% of my estate, or the remainder of my estate) to be used for its general purposes.
Thank you for your interest in supporting PBS Hawai‘i.
For more information on these options, please contact Christina Sumida at 462-5045 or [email protected]. For expert advice concerning your will or trust, please consult your accountant, lawyer, or tax professional.