Federal funding for KRBD has been eliminated. Here’s what you can do to help.

On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a bill cancelling about $9 billion in previously approved funds, including $1.1 billion for public broadcasting. The following week, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced it would begin shutting down its operations.

For KRBD, this cut represents $172,000 – which is one third of our operating budget. Congress and the White House also eliminated FEMA’s Next Generation Grant program which would have allowed KRBD to fund $200,000 in badly needed equipment updates and repairs critical to our role as the broadcaster for the Lead Emergency Planning Committee in our region.

Your contribution powers community media. We need you to continue.

KRBD is the primary source of trustworthy local Ketchikan news, as well as news and content for Saxman, Metlakatla, Craig, Hollis, Klawock, Hydaburg and Thorne Bay. We strive to inform, educate, entertain, and delight our listeners through national, state, and local news broadcasts, with a variety of national shows and an eclectic mix of locally produced music shows. We air daily local interviews during Morning Edition covering a wide range of topics from safety measures to childcare, public health concerns to gardening, to events that the public can attend or how they can volunteer their time and skills.

As the LP1 for our listening area, we belong to our Local Emergency Planning Committee-LEPC and we are the only station in our geographic area that can broadcast without power or a signal. Public safety for island communities such as ours is of the utmost importance and your gift supports this vital infrastructure.

Your Support is Needed.

Become a Sustaining Member

Support the local news, eclectic music, and community connections that you enjoy every day. Members receive special benefits throughout the year and are the lifeblood of KRBD’s ongoing operations when they give as sustaining members who auto-renew their annual gifts.

Join the Rainbird Circle with a Sustaining Gift of $500 or more each year

KRBD can no longer rely on federal funding for public media each Fall. You can help us achieve our mission by becoming a major donor and deepening your impact at KRBD. Members who make an annual gift of $500 or more are invited into the Rainbird Circle and are provided with special communications and benefits through the year.

Give through your Will or Estate

Ensure KRBD is here for future generations through a planned gift such as a bequest in your will or trust, a beneficiary designation, or another type of legacy arrangement. When you complete a KRBD Letter of Intent, you become a special member of the Rainbird Circle with additional benefits and recognition.

Give through a Donor-Advised Fund

Support local news and community connection with a gift to KRBD through your donor-advised fund. Direct your gift to KRBD Rainbird Community Broadcasting 1101 Copper Ridge Rd Ketchikan, Alaska 99901 and be sure to include your name and address so that we can thank you. Donor-advised funds are not eligible for tangible benefits. Our tax ID number is 23-7444805

Give a Gift of Stock

Leave a lasting impact on public radio by giving a gift of appreciated securities to KRBD and you may be able to make a tax deduction avoid capital gains. Contact Linda Miles, Development Director, at 907-225-9655 to notify KRBD of your gift.

Make a Gift in Memory or Honor

Remember or honor someone with a gift to KRBD. Give online and make a note in the comment box to let us know who you are wanting to honor. You may also provide the information of the individual you would like us to notify of your donation.

A Tax Saving Way to Support KRBD – Qualified Charitable IRA Rollover

Make a difference today and save on taxes. It is possible when you support KRBD through your IRA.

A Special Opportunity for Those 70½ Years Old and Older

You can give any amount this year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as KRBD without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of any value $108,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference for the future of KRBD. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short.

Why Consider This Gift?

• Your gift will be put to use today, allowing you to see the difference your donation is making.
• If you are required to take minimum distributions, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your obligation.
• You pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.
• Since the gift doesn’t count as income, it can reduce your annual income level. This may help lower your Medicare premiums and decrease the amount of Social Security that is subject to tax.

For Those 59½ Years Old or Older

If you are at least 59½ years old, you can take a distribution and then make a gift from your IRA without penalty. If you itemize your deductions, you can take a charitable deduction for the amount of your gift.

At Any Age

No matter your age, you can designate KRBD as the beneficiary of all or a percentage of your IRA and it will pass to us tax-free after your lifetime. It’s simple, just requiring that you contact your IRA administrator for a change-of-beneficiary form or download a form from your provider’s website.

Tip: It is critical to let us know of your gift because many popular retirement plan administrators assume no obligation to notify a charity of your designation. We would also like to thank you for your generosity. Call Linda at 907-225-9655 or email linda@krbd.org for more information.

Volunteer

Have fun while helping out! KRBD is powered by volunteers. Whether you commit to being a Radio DJ for a minimum of six months to a year, help around the office, sell raffle tickets, or sign up to answer phones during the pledge drive, you are making the magic happen at KRBD. Call the station at 904-225-9655 during business hours to find out about current opportunities.

Become a Sponsor

Your company can support KRBD through our corporate underwriting program. Learn more.

Donate your A&P Receipts

Bring your receipts from A&P to the station at 1101 Copper Ridge Lane and KRBD receives a percentage of your qualifying purchases as a donation.

Events

Attend a KRBD event, join an event planning committee. or sponsor an event as a business to reach a targeted audience across Southern Southeast Alaska! Learn more at www.krbd.org/volunteer

KRBD’s EIN Number

KRBD is part of CoastAlaska Inc., a nonprofit consortium of public radio stations serving Southeast Alaska. CoastAlaska holds the IRS tax-exempt designation for all member stations under Federal Tax EIN 92-0162579 – KRBD Rainbird Public Broadcasting. This shared structure reduces administrative, fundraising, and engineering costs and ensures compliance with nonprofit regulations, allowing KRBD to focus its resources on serving Ketchikan and surrounding communities. KRBD’s Tax EIN is 23-7444805. Either of these tax ID numbers can be used to direct grants, planned gifts, or donor-advised funds to our station.