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Philanthropy

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Every day Vermont Public defines the depth and breadth of community life. An investment at the highest levels ensures the highest quality programming and Vermont Public's continued ability to meet the needs of and strengthen the community.

For those who can support Vermont Public with an annual gift of $1,200 or more, we invite you to join the Vermont Public Producers Circle, a visionary group of people who place a high value on the essential public service that Vermont Public provides to the community. Thank you!

Philanthropy Team

We are happy to help you with any questions you may have about your giving or Vermont Public. We can also help with access to PBS Passport and updating your contact information and preferences. Let us know how we can help!

Quick reference

📧 philanthropy@vermontpublic.org

☎ 802-338-9704

📪 365 Troy Ave. Colchester, VT 05446

EN 85-2913577

Tax ID: 85-2913577


Ways to Give

Gifts of Stock

Giving appreciated stocks and other securities is a tax-wise way to support public media. For securities held longer than one year, you can deduct their full fair market value, regardless of what you originally paid for them while avoiding a capital gains tax. More details

Donor Advised Funds

If you have a Donor Advised Fund, simply reach out to your representative today and recommend a gift be
made to Vermont Public. More details

IRA Rollover

If you are 70½ years old or older, you can make a donation of up to $100,000 directly from your individual retirement accounts without first having to recognize the distribution as income. More details

Vehicle Donations

Vermont Public has partnered with Good News Garage to accept the vehicle donations. You can support public media in our region as well as transportation equity. Learn more

Gift Planning

The Vermont Public Legacy Society offers an opportunity for supporters from a wide range of economic means to make an impact in the years to come. If you would like to leave a gift to help us continue serving our community, we will work with you to realize your legacy. Visit plannedgiving.vermontpublic.org for detailed guides, tips, forms and more!


Funding Opportunities

Your philanthropic gift to Vermont Public can support many aspects of our work. We want to ensure that your giving is directed where you want to have the greatest impact on our work. You can choose from any of the options below and, as always, our philanthropy team is always happy to help if you
have questions.

General Operations

General operating support is vital to our ability to sustain our mission. It allows us to cover the basics, like
overhead costs, investments in technology, and daily operations.

Directed Giving

Making a directed gift allows you to support a specific Vermont Public project. You can support our Journalism
fund, education programs, or climate and environment reporting to name a few.

Drive Challenges

Our on-air drives are often supported by donors like you, who want to increase their impact by encouraging others to support Vermont Public.


Learn about other ways to support Vermont Public including individual memberships and business sponsorship.