Your support each year directly impacts Idaho Public Television’s mission – to harness the power of public media to encourage lifelong learning, connect communities and enrich lives. Now is the time to help fund the year ahead by making a year-end gift! The following opportunities make it convenient to generously support Idaho Public Television as part of your year-end charitable giving. 

If you would like your year-end donation to Idaho Public Television to qualify for a 2023 charitable tax deduction or credit, the IRS requires that contributions are postmarked (if mailed USPS) or date stamped/processed (if using a credit card) by 11:59pm on December 31, 2023. Please consult with your tax advisor.

PLEASE NOTE - The last day for walk-in charitable donations (for 2023 taxes) will be Friday, December 29, 2023.

IDAHO EDUCATION TAX CREDIT

As a 501c3 non-profit organization and an educational institution under the Idaho State Board of Education. Cash gifts to benefit Idaho Public Television may qualify for the Idaho Education Tax Credit that helps you save more when you give more! You can claim this credit on your Idaho tax form whether or not you itemize deductions. The credit is available to all Idaho taxpayers.

• Tax credits reduce your tax liability dollar for dollar.
• The state tax credit is up to 50% or $1,000 of your donation for married couples ($500 for individuals).
• For example, a couple filing a joint return can claim a credit up to $1,000 on a contribution of $2,000 or more. If their tax liability was $5,000, the credit reduces it to $4,000.
   

GIFTS OF STOCK 

Combine your charitable giving goals with effective estate and financial planning with a gift of stock. Find out more information on stock transfers.

Please make sure that you or your advisors contact Idaho Public Television when giving stock. so we can send an acknowledgment and tax receipt. Thank you!

GIFTS FROM YOUR DONOR-ADVISED FUND

When you contribute cash, securities or other assets to establish a donor-advised fund (at organizations like Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or The Idaho Community Foundation) you are generally able to take an immediate tax deduction. You can contribute to your DAF on your own schedule and recommend donations to as many IRS-qualified public charities in the United States, as you choose. The Friends of Idaho Public Television is an IRS-qualified public charitable organization (Federal Tax ID 82-0400218). 

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER 

If you are at least 70 ½, you can now make tax-free gifts directly from your IRA as a Qualified Charitable Distribution. 

If you are at least 70 ½, required minimum distribution (RMD) gifts from your Traditional or ROTH IRA  won’t be taxable income, but WILL make a difference! Click here for more information.

 

For more information about transfers of stock, IRA Charitable Rollovers, supporting the Friends of Idaho Public Television Endowment, or any year-end gift, please contact:

Jacob Sodeman, Philanthropy Manager, (208) 373-7336 jacob.sodeman@idahoptv.org

Jenifer Johnson, Director of Charitable Giving, (208) 373-7313 jenifer.johnson@idahoptv.org

For assistance or more information about supporting Idaho Public Television, please contact:
Donor Services
Idaho Public Television
1455 N Orchard St
Boise ID 83706-2239
(208) 373-7220
(800) 543-6868
Fax: (208) 373-7245
E-mail: donorservices@idahoptv.org

The Friends of Idaho Public Television is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization, and accepts tax-deductible donations designated to support public television programs, initiatives and productions. Contributions may also qualify for the expanded Idaho Education Tax Credit. Idaho Public Television does not sell or rent your personally identifiable information with non-affiliated third parties for their own purposes. View our Privacy Policy.