FAQs: Membership and Other Support for KAZU
Frequently Asked Questions about membership, individual giving, and other ways to support KAZU.
1. When must I make a gift to qualify for an income tax deduction?
Give whenever you like, but to qualify for an income tax deduction for the current year, there are year-end deadlines:
- By Mail: Postmarked by December 31.
- Online: Click here. Using your credit card, complete the donation form by December 31.
- IRA Charitable Distribution: Suggested deadline to mail: December 1. We must deposit your donation by December 31, so send to us as early in the month as possible.
- Car Donation: Complete the online donation form by December 31.
- Stock Donation: Consult your broker and complete the donation as early as possible in December.
- Donor-Advised Fund: Consult the administrator of your donor-advised fund, and complete the donation as early as possible in December. If you are establishing a new fund, begin the process as soon as possible.
2. What is KAZU's federal tax identification number?
Please use the federal tax ID number of the University Corporation at Monterey Bay: 77-0387459.
3. How do I ensure that a donation from a donor-advised fund, wire transfer, stock gift, or an IRA charitable distribution actually goes to KAZU?
It is best to indicate in the instructions to your fund custodian or in documents accompanying your gift—even on the check itself—that your gift is made “for benefit of KAZU” or “FBO KAZU.”
4. How can I give to KAZU?
- By credit card online (secure and easy): Click here.
- By phone: (831) 582-5298
- By mail: Attn: KAZU Membership, KAZU, PO Box 310, Marina, CA 93933
(Please make checks payable to KAZU - Vehicle donations: To begin the online process, Click here; or call 855-KAZU-123 (855-529-8123)
5. What is a "sustaining membership"?
A great way to financially support KAZU is with an ongoing monthly contribution—we call this a “sustaining membership.”
When you make your initial pledge you will choose the monthly amount you would like to give. The monthly donation will automatically be pulled from your credit card or checking account until you contact the membership office to cancel. A sustaining membership never expires and you do not need to renew each year! This ensures sustainable support for the KAZU programs you depend on.
6. How do I cancel my sustaining gift?
To cancel your sustaining membership, e-mail membership@kazu.org.
7. How can I update my sustaining gift/credit card?
Please email the membership team at membership@kazu.org. We will send you a link to log into our secure Member Service Center website to update your giving details.
8. How can I get a tax receipt?
You can request a copy of your tax receipt by emailing the membership team at membership@kazu.org.
Tax receipts will be sent to sustainers in January of each year, summarizing the previous year’s donations.
If you make a one-time gift online, a tax receipt will be sent to the email address on file immediately following the transaction. If you mail your gift to the station, we will email you a receipt if we have a valid email address on file. If not, you will receive a letter in the mail.
9. I have other questions; how do I reach a person?
Please reach out to KAZU. We'd love to hear from you. Whatever your question is, we will get an answer!
Membership email is manned around the clock: membership@kazu.org.
Kellsy Panno, Director of Marketing and Membership: kpanno@kazu.org
Robert Galvan, Station Support Coordinator: rgalvan@kazu.org
Mailing Address
KAZU
PO Box 310
Marina, CA 93933