Ways to Give to WUNC
Make an Annual Contribution OR Become a Sustainer
Public radio is fueled by the power of local support. Individual contributions and business sponsorships make up more than 90% of WUNC's annual budget!
As part of the rich network of Arts and Cultural organizations throughout North Carolina, WUNC provides informative and enriching alternatives to mainstream radio entertainment. If you value the in-depth news and cultural programming that WUNC provides in our community, please make a contribution today.
We follow the principles of the Donor Bill of Rights. We strive to ensure that all donors and prospective donors can have confidence in our integrity.
Business Sponsors
For information about corporate sponsorships, visit the business sponsors section. WUNC can help you reach listeners across North Carolina and South Central Virginia while you support North Carolina Public Radio at the same time.
Matching Gifts
As a department of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, WUNC-FM qualifies for matching gifts from many companies in our community. When you inquire about having your gift matched by your employer through its Human Resources office or online form, please let them know that your gift was to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and designated to WUNC-FM. Feel free to call 919-445-9150 or email matchinggifts@wunc.org if you'd like more information about the matching gift process or to request the University's EIN number for your matching gift form.
Donate A Vehicle To North Carolina Public Radio
Donate your car, truck, boat of other vehicle to WUNC. Your donation will support the programs and shows you enjoy every day. Find out more by calling 1-888-CAR-WUNC (1-888-227-9862) or click here to learn more about supporting WUNC with your used car.
Leadership Circle
WUNC's Leadership Circle recognizes donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to ensure that WUNC’s trusted news is available daily for listeners across our region. [More Information]
Donate Stock, Bonds or Other Securities
You can avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable income tax deduction by making a gift of appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, to WUNC Radio. For your gift to count in the current tax year, please make sure the transfer has been completed by 3:30 p.m. on December 31. [More Information]
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are 70½ or older an IRA charitable rollover is a smart way for you to support WUNC while lowering the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. For your gift to count in the current tax year, please make sure your check arrives by December 17. [More Information]
Make WUNC a Beneficiary of Your Will, Retirement Plan or Trust
This is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to make a contribution to WUNC with a lasting impact. [More Information]
Memorial Or Honorary Gifts
To make a gift in honor or memory of a friend or family member, please contact Joy Ann Broyhill at jbroyhill@wunc.org. Your gift can be made online, however if you would like the honoree or honoree's family to be notified of your gift you will need to contact Joy at jbroyhill@wunc.org to provide that information.
Donor Advised Fund Gifts
WUNC is an associated entity of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and falls under the same EIN/tax ID number, which is 56-6001393. Please request that your gift is sent either directly to WUNC’s address – 120 Friday Center Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27517 – or to UNC Chapel Hill with a note that it is designated for WUNC.
Please do not send your DAF gift to the North Carolina Public Radio Association. This is a separate, private non-profit set up by WUNC and other NC public radio stations to facilitate collaborative work, but it does not solicit individual donations, and it does not distribute donations to WUNC or other public radio stations.