Legacy Gifts

WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM is a publicly-supported, 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization, that champions jazz, Blues, and R&B, and presents award winning news to a worldwide audience. If you share our vision in keeping the vibrancy of jazz alive – America’s music and culture – consider leaving a legacy gift to the station.

Legacy giving not only ensures leaving your own personal legacy behind but also provides financial support to an organization that is an important part of your life and ensures the continuation of WBGO preserving the legacy of jazz music in the future.

There are various ways to support WBGO as there are needs for your support that range from programming, to live broadcasts, to news and archiving. The following categories share some of the different ways people can become partners with us to ensure the future of quality programming on WBGO. Click on one of the Legacy Giving Options in the right sidebar to read more about the various legacy gifts you can leave to WBGO.

We strongly recommend that you consult an attorney in the preparation of your will, or other bequests, to supervise its execution and comply with your state requirements. The following are examples for illustration only.

Please note the official legal name of the organization is: "Newark Public Radio, Inc."

  • When including a bequest provision in your will, always use the full legal name and provide the federal taxpayer identification number.
  • Our federal taxpayer identification number is: 22-2137728

We would enjoy the opportunity to thank you and would like to make sure your intentions are carried out properly. If you have not written a will yet, regardless of your charitable intent, please consider this. As there are different methods to utilize in planned giving, your personal circumstances will determine what is the best structure for you to support WBGO.

If you have already included WBGO in your estate plans, please inform us by calling Beth Lasoff or by filling out our estate intention form. If you have questions or would like more information please contact Beth Lasoff or use our request for information form.

LEGACY GIFT INFORMATION CONTACT:
Beth Lasoff, Major Gifts Officer, 973-624-8880 x285 or BLasoff@wbgo.org

Join our mailing list

Verification

Please note, individual financial circumstances will vary. The information on this site does not constitute legal or tax advice. Donor stories and photographs are for purposes of illustration only. As with all tax and estate planning, please consult your attorney or estate specialist. All material is copyrighted and is for viewing purposes only. Use of this site signifies your agreement with the terms of use (download). The content in this Planned Giving section has been developed for WBGO and is owned by Future Focus. Please report any problems to section webmaster (email).