Memorials and Tribute Gifts

Honor Someone Special With a Gift in Their Name

If you have a loved one who has been impacted by WAMU, establishing a memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor them or celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday, while supporting our mission. Your memorial or tribute gift will extend the legacy of your loved one and will make a difference.

An Example of How It Works

John and his mother smiling When John's mother passed away, he knew he wanted to do something that would establish a lasting legacy for her. He remembered that during her lifetime she was always praising WAMU for its tireless efforts to better the community.

John decided to make a gift to WAMU in his mother's name using appreciated securities. Not only will his mother's legacy live on at WAMU thanks to the gift, but John also qualified for a federal income tax charitable deduction and eliminated capital gains tax on the securities.

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Contact Eliza Saunders at 202-885-8904 or esaunders@wamu.org for additional information on creating a memorial gift at WAMU.
Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
If you make a memorial gift to WAMU through your estate, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal name: WAMU 88.5, American University Radio
Mailing address: PO Box 98101, Washington, DC 20090-8101
Station address: 4401 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Federal tax ID number: 53-0196549

An Example of How It Works

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