Become a Member & Ways to Give
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Become a Baltimore Public Media Member
Baltimore Public Media is the home of WYPR 88.1 FM and WTMD 89.7 FM. Together, we bring trusted local journalism, music discovery, original programming, stories and experiences to hundreds of thousands of people across Baltimore City, the state of Maryland and beyond. As one nonprofit public media organization, we invest in the people and programs that inform, inspire and serve our region on-air, online and in person. When you become a member of Baltimore Public Media, you join a community supporting the public media you value.
Your Membership Supports WYPR and WTMD
Baltimore's NPR News Station
WYPR brings you trusted local journalism, thoughtful conversations, original reporting and stories rooted in the communities we call home.
Your support powers the journalists, hosts, producers and programs bringing important stories and conversations to our region every day, along with experiences like the New/Next Film Festival and Baltimore Speaker Series.
Baltimore’s Home for Total Music Discovery
WTMD connects our region through music, introducing new artists, championing Baltimore and Maryland’s local music scene and bringing artists and audiences together.
Your support powers independent music discovery, local artists, knowledgeable hosts and signature experiences like First Thursdays and Live Lunches.
Members Make That Possible
With the loss of federal funding for public media, listener support has never been more important.
Whether you listen to WYPR for the news that keeps you connected to your community, turn to WTMD to discover your next favorite artist, join us for events throughout the year or enjoy all of the above, membership is one of the most direct ways to support the public media you value.
Your support also helps Fortify the Future, keeping this work independent, local and available to everyone.
Become a Member
A Baltimore Public Media member is anyone who has made a contribution in any amount within the past 12 months.
Choose the membership option that works best for you:
Make a One-Time Gift
Make a contribution in the amount that’s right for you and become a Baltimore Public Media member.
Become a Sustaining Member
Sustaining members provide ongoing support through automatic monthly contributions, creating a reliable source of funding throughout the year.
Membership Benefits
Membership starts with supporting the public media you value, but it also brings opportunities to connect more deeply with Baltimore Public Media, WYPR and WTMD.
Members may enjoy:
Automatic entry into select ticket and event drawings
Annual thank-you gift opportunities
Free member events
Member- and donor-only events and experiences
Exclusive ticket discounts for select events
Baltimore Public Media’s member newsletter
NPR+ podcast benefits for eligible members
Thank-you gifts are always optional. Members are welcome to decline a gift and simply direct their contribution toward supporting Baltimore Public Media.
Already a member? Visit Manage Your Membership to update your information, learn about your benefits or get help with your membership.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to support Baltimore Public Media, WYPR and WTMD. Choose the giving option that works best for you.
Credit/Debit Card and EFT
Make a secure contribution by credit or debit card or through electronic funds transfer (EFT).
Checks
Checks can be made payable to:
Baltimore Public Media
PO Box 537
Baltimore, MD 21203-0537
The PO Box is the updated membership mailing address; earlier web-update documentation specifically identified the old Charles Street membership mailing address as needing replacement with the new PO Box.
Donor-Advised Funds
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) offer flexibility and potential tax advantages while allowing you to support the organizations that matter to you.
Baltimore Public Media EIN: 31-1770828
Grants should be recommended to:
Baltimore Public Media dba WYPR/WTMD
2216 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Please include the donor name and station designation in the gift memo.
Stock & Appreciated Securities
Giving appreciated stock held for more than 12 months may offer tax advantages while providing meaningful support for Baltimore Public Media.
Potential benefits may include avoiding capital gains tax on the increase in value of the stock and receiving a charitable deduction based on the fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift.
A gift of stock also brings membership, with benefits corresponding to the amount of the gift.
How to Donate Stock
Stockbrokers require instructions in writing. Please provide:
Firm: Brown Advisory
Contact: Brian Vitrano
Custodian Bank: Fidelity
Account Name: Baltimore Public Media dba WYPR/WTMD
Fidelity Account #: 668-117105
Fidelity/NFS DTC #: 0226
Reference: Donor Name, Contact Information
Please notify Baltimore Public Media when initiating a transfer. Your broker should contact Brown Advisory on the day of the transfer.
Questions: majorgiving@bmorepublicmedia.org
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Baltimore Public Media.
A QCD can be a tax-efficient way to support WYPR and WTMD and may count toward your required minimum distribution, if applicable.
Please consult your financial or tax advisor to determine whether a QCD is appropriate for you.
Questions: majorgiving@bmorepublicmedia.org
QCDs are also included among the Ways to Give in the brochure, so retaining them here keeps the web and print giving options aligned.
Vehicle Donations
Give your old vehicle a new purpose by donating it in support of Baltimore Public Media.
Employer Matching Gift Programs
Many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees, which may double or even triple the impact of your gift. Some companies also extend matching gift benefits to spouses or retirees.
Check with your employer to find out whether your gift to Baltimore Public Media is eligible for a match.
SEARCH EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS
Planned Giving
Make Baltimore Public Media part of your legacy through your estate or long-term financial plans.