Foundation Distributes Record Amount in 2017

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More than $1 million was distributed to broadcasters in need by The broadcasters Foundation in 2017, a record amount. Chairman Dan Mason said what’s even more striking is that there are still broadcasters who need help. “It is incumbent on everyone in our industry to help ensure that the Broadcasters Foundation can continue to provide this much-needed financial assistance to our colleagues.” This week the Foundation launched its year-end appeal for personal donations to the Guardian Fund and corporate contributions to the Angel Initiative.

Grants from the Broadcasters Foundation have risen from $61,000 in 2000 to this year’s $1 million. Included in the 2017 figure is more than $200,000 in emergency aid, which was distributed to broadcasters whose lives were impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the California wildfires, or other disaster. $1,000 emergency grants are awarded via an accelerated application and approval process.

“Requests for aid have multiplied over the past several years, and we have been able to help every qualifying broadcaster who sought assistance from us,” noted Jim Thompson, President of the Broadcasters Foundation. “As we enter the season of giving, I ask every broadcaster to review any good fortune that our business has bestowed upon them and consider donating to help our colleagues in need.”

Individual donations can be made to the Guardian Fund, corporate contributions are accepted through the Angel Initiative, and bequests can be arranged through the Legacy Society. To learn more or to donate, please contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250 or [email protected] or visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org.

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