Support HPR
Hawaii Public Radio is an organization that is largely funded through the generosity of individuals, businesses, foundations, and community organizations here in our Island community. Learn how you can be part of the HPR family and assure the future of public radio in the Hawaiian Islands. | Individual Support | Corporate Support | Join, renew, or contribute online now! |
| Become A Member Hawaii Public Radio is a community-licensed, listener-supported institution, which means that financial contributions from listeners like you are our largest and most important source of funding. In fact, nearly 65% of our budget comes from membership donations. If you value the in-depth and insightful news programming and the eclectic mix of music and entertainment that you hear every day on Hawaii Public Radio, please consider becoming a member today. Call Gene Evans at (808) 955-8821, email members@hawaiipublicradio.org, or go to our secure online pledge form.
Multiply Your Contribution
Many businesses have matching gift programs for contributions their employees make to community organizations. Please consider choosing HPR as a beneficiary. Simply obtain a matching gift form from the human resources department at your company, and send it to HPR with your contribution. Hawaii Public Radio is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Back to top |
| Volunteer HPR relies on volunteers for a variety of projects such as answering telephones during pledge drives and other special projects and events throughout the year. You'll get to see our on-air studios, meet the people who share your interest in public radio, and participate in the life of the station. It's a great way to meet people and gain an insight into how it all comes together here at Hawaii Public Radio. You'll have a great time as well. Become an HPR volunteer today! Call Gene Evans at (808) 955-8821, signup online, or email members@hawaiipublicradio.org. Back to top |
| Donate Your Car Support your favorite public radio programs by donating your unwanted car to Hawaii Public Radio. When you donate a car, your vehicle is resold at auction, and the proceeds go to HPR. Learn more Back to top |
| Make A Challenge Grant During pledge drives, Hawaii Public Radio's most successful fundraising hours consistently occur when a challenge grant is in effect. During a challenge, pledge phones ring more often, and new members join at a faster pace. When you sponsor a challenge grant you multiply the effect of your contribution, and while a challenge is in effect, your name or the name of your company or organization is mentioned repeatedly on the air. Take a leadership role in supporting HPR by making a challenge grant during the next Hawaii Public Radio pledge drive. Call Valerie Yee at (808) 955-8821 or email vyee@hawaiipublicradio.org. Back to top |
| Make a Gift of Stock Making a gift of appreciated stock to HPR rather than simply writing a check can offer tax benefits that are twofold: - You may be able to avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the stock.
- You receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift.
To make a gift of stock to HPR, please provide your financial advisor with this information: Merrill Lynch Account Number: 145-04B77
Depository Trust Corporation (DTC): 5198
Federal Tax ID#: 51-0191809
Contact: Winnie Lam
To learn more, call Valerie Yee at (808) 955-8821 or email vyee@hawaiipublicradio.org. Back to top | Become An Underwriter - Program Sponsor Individuals, businesses, and community organizations can support Hawaii Public Radio by sponsoring, or underwriting, programming. When you underwrite a program, HPR makes an on-air announcement that begins, Support for [program name] comes from [your name or company name], followed by a brief message. Underwriting is a way to communicate your message to the loyal, informed, and influential Hawaii Public Radio audience. A survey conducted on behalf of NPR found that 80% of listeners agreed with the statement, "Your opinion of a company is more positive when you find out it supports public radio." (Source: Edison Media Research, 2007) Learn more Back to top | IRA Charitable Rollover If you are age 70-1/2 or older you may be eligible to make a tax-free distribution of assets from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to Hawaii Public Radio. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 permitted individuals to roll over up to $100,000 from an IRA directly to a qualifying charity without recognizing the assets transferred to the charity as income. This provision is time-limited and currently applies only to qualified charitable distributions made by December 31, 2011. IRA Charitable Rollover FAQs Who qualifies?
Individuals who are at least age 70 at the time of the contribution. How much can I transfer?
Up to $100,000 for 2011. From what accounts can I make transfers?
Transfers must come from IRAs (traditional or Roth) directly to the charity. How do individuals make a qualified charitable distribution?
Contact your IRA trustee. Please consult your accountant or financial advisor to determine if this giving option would be beneficial to you. For more information about the IRA Charitable Rollover or other giving options, contact HPR VP & Asst GM Valerie Yee at (direct) 808-792-8210 or vyee@hawaiipublicradio.org.Learn more Back to top |
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