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Legacy Planning

Since 2007, our members and listeners have been the true force behind Radio Milwaukee’s mission to provide music discovery, community engagement, storytelling and great events. As we set a course for the next decade, please consider adding Radio Milwaukee in your will and estate planning. Members like you are critical to help us continue as a vital part of the community for years to come.

What are the ways to give?

  • Designate a gift in your will or living trust.
  • Name WYMS as a beneficiary of all or part of your retirement account, life insurance or other financial accounts.
  • Include WYMS in your donor-advised fund succession plan.
  • Establish a charitable remainder trust.

Assigning beneficiary designations

To update your beneficiaries for your retirement plan or financial accounts, contact your account manager. You can designate all or a percentage of your accounts.

Suggested language

When naming Radio Milwaukee as a beneficiary, you can include the following: “I give [specific dollar amount or percentage of estate] to Radio Milwaukee, Inc. for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose."

Other important information

  • WYMS legal name: Radio Milwaukee, Inc.
  • WYMS Address: 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204
  • WYMS Federal Tax ID: 20-1257939

If you have any questions, please email Major Gifts Manager Kris deFelice.