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Gift Planning for KALW
 Gift Planning for KALW

91.7 KALW, from its first broadcast on March 10, 1941 to its 24 hour programming today, has been enriching the lives of audiences for more than 60 years.  KALW is a highly valued resource in the Bay Area and is dependent upon the generosity of its listeners, some of whom provide gifts to KALW from current assets and their estates.  There are a variety of ways to make important contributions that meet your financial goals and help guarantee 91.7 KALW's future. 

Retirement Plans
Naming 91.7 KALW the beneficiary of your IRA, a Keogh plan, or other retirement plan may reduce estate taxes for you or your loved ones.  Under current tax law, if you leave your retirement assets to heirs, those assets are first subject to estate taxes, then to income taxes - frequently resulting in a combined tax burden of more than 70 percent. 
You may name KALW the primary beneficiary of your retirement plan or specify an amount from your retirement plan and receive a tax deduction and other benefits for your generosity.

Stocks and Securities
For these of you who wish to donate stocks or other securities to KALW, you may now do so through an account we have set up with a local brokerage.  For more information call us here at 415-841-4121.

Wills and Living Trusts
The most common way individuals may provide for KALW is in their estate plans.  Your gift through a will or living trust supports KALW's award winning radio programs and a variety of other information and entertainment shows.
You may choose to make an outright bequest to KALW by leaving a specific dollar amount, or a percentage of your estate.  Some people leave the residue or part of the residue of their estate to the station.  The process of including KALW in your will or trust is simple.  Please see your attorney or financial advisor for all gift planning.