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WPFW 89.3

For 49 years, WPFW has run on community power — no corporate sponsors, no algorithm overlords. Your support keeps DC's most soulful station broadcasting.

FOR THE LONG HAUL

BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR

Monthly giving is the heartbeat of WPFW 89.3. A recurring gift — no matter the size — allows us to plan ahead, invest in equipment, and bring new voices to the airwaves. When you become a sustaining member, you become part of the station's operating crew.

Your monthly gift funds live broadcasts, DJ training for DC youth, emergency equipment repairs, and community event coverage. We are listener-supported by design — and that design works because of people like you.

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$10/mo

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$100/mo

Sponsors a community event

Funds a DJ training session for youth

Supports one week of archive digitization

Covers one hour of live broadcast costs

Join the Jazz and Justice Movement.

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    Donate a Vehicle

    Vehicle donations are an easy way to give — running or not — and proceeds help fund the music and movements you can’t live without. The process is simple: contact our donation team, arrange a pickup or drop-off, and receive a tax-deductible receipt.

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    Planned Giving

    Planned giving ensures WPFW 89.3 FM can continue delivering bold, independent voices and community-centered programming for years to come. By naming WPFW in your will, trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy, you create a lasting legacy that strengthens public radio’s role in local arts, news, and civic dialogue.
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    Join the Jazz and Justice Circle

    Join a committed circle of supporters who make long-term impact possible—your investment preserves independent, community-powered radio for generations to come. Receive recognition, exclusive updates, invitations to special events, and direct engagement with station leadership and on-air personalities.

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Your Questions, Answered

Honorary Giving

  • Yes, you can donate in honor or in memory of someone. We will send a card in the mail to the address you specified. Please be aware that it can take up to four weeks for the card to arrive. We are unable to send email notifications or send anonymous honorary notifications.

Monthly Giving

  • You can update your billing information by contacting us here or (202) 588-0999 Ext. 344.

    Please be prepared to provide the full name, email address and billing address used when setting up the monthly donation so we can locate your gift.

  • You can cancel your monthly donation at any time by contacting us here or (202) 588-0999 Ext. 344.

    Please be prepared to provide the full name, email address and billing address used when setting up the monthly donation so we can locate your gift.

  • Yes, we will send a tax receipt for all of your tax-deductible monthly contributions at the beginning of the next calendar year.

    To receive a duplicate receipt, please contact us here or (202) 588-0999 Ext. 344.

Tax Information

  • Yes, WPFW is a licensed radio station under the Pacifica Foundation which is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law.

  • WPFW is a licensed radio station under the Pacifica Foundation. The federal tax ID number is 94-1347046.

  • Please check your spam folder. If your receipt is not there, please contact us here or (202) 588-0999 Ext. 344.

Other Ways to Give

  • Yes, you can call us at (202) 588-0999 Ext. 344.

    We are available to take donations during the following hours:

    Monday through Friday
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET

  • Please visit this page for information on how you can include WPFW in your estate plans.

  • Yes, WPFW accepts gifts of stock. Contact plannedgiving@wpfw.org to learn more.

Donor Privacy & Refund Policy

  • Donor Privacy Policy
    Your financial support of WPFW – Pacifica Foundation Radio, regardless of whether it’s made online or by more traditional means, is a private transaction between you and the station.
    Your personal information will not be sold, shared or exchanged with other nonprofit organizations or third parties.
    On occasion, WPFW provides its list to vendors who conduct work for WPFW or conduct an activity for the benefit of WPFW. These vendors are required to maintain the confidentiality of WPFW’s files and to adhere to a policy of not exchanging, selling, or otherwise disclosing the station’s list.

    Refund Policy

    For any question about refunds, contact us here or (202) 588-0999 Ext. 344.

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