Bequests and Estate Planning

Planned GivingWhatever your stage in life, it is a good idea to think about and plan for how your affairs will be handled. A few simple steps today can give you peace of mind tomorrow by ensuring that you and your loved ones are well protected.

Your estate plan can also be used to support charitable causes that matter most to you, such as the quality programs and education services offered to our community by WGTE.

Let us help you get started with your plans today!

For information on how to support the future of WGTE through a planned gift or request your free Personal Estate Planning Guide, contact Matthew Brown or call 419-380-4643

The following information can be used to include WGTE Public Media in your estate plans:

  • Legal Name: The Public Broadcasting Foundation of Northwest Ohio
  • EIN/Tax ID: 34-6554586
  • Mailing Address:  WGTE Public Media  1270 S. Detroit Ave.  Toledo, OH  43614
     

Here are two examples of how to write WGTE into your will or trust:

  • “I bequeath the sum of $ __________ (or percentage of estate, all/or percentage of remainder of your estate) to The Public Broadcasting Foundation of Northwest Ohio.  This gift will be added to the station's endowment and used for general purposes as directed by station management.
  • “If (one or more individuals) does not survive me, I bequeath the sum of $ __________ (or percentage of estate, all/or percentage of remainder of your estate) to The Public Broadcasting Foundation of Northwest Ohio.  This gift will be added to the station's endowment and used for general purposes as directed by station management.