Membership FAQ

Yes. c89.5 is owned by Seattle Public Schools. It is the opinion of the Seattle School District that contributions to the District may be claimed as charitable contributions as described in Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Tax ID (EIN) is: 91-6001541. Consult your tax professional for further guidance.

You will receive an email by January 31st with your annual tax receipt for donations made in the previous year. You can access your tax receipts and giving history through our online Membership portal. If you did not receive your receipt or need additional information, please send an email to memberships@c895.org or call us at 206-252-3800. Please include your full name and phone number in your message so we can look-up your account information. During weekdays, we usually respond within the hour. On weekends, we’ll contact you first thing Monday.

Search our employer match directory at c895.org/matching for instructions specific to your company. NOTE: be sure to have your employer match your donation to the C895/KNHC Public Radio Association, our partner 501(c)(3) non-profit. The Association’s Tax ID (EIN) is: 20-5402402.

Just send an email with your new contact information to memberships@c895.org or call us at 206-252-3800.

Just send an email with your new contact information to memberships@c895.org or call us at 206-252-3800.

Yes! Any time you donate to C89.5, you are eligible for the thank you gifts that are available at that time, based on the value of your donation. Visit c895.org/renew

There are two options for updating your payment information:
Option 1:  Login to our new Member Account portal. If you have not previously logged in, complete this form to request an online Membership account. For security purposes, your request must be approved by an administrator, which usually takes 1-2 business days. You will receive an email when your account is approved. If you have difficulty, please email memberships@c895.org or call 206-252-3800. During weekdays, we usually respond within the hour. On weekends, we’ll contact you first thing Monday.

Option 2:  Simply start a new monthly donation and, in the comments, let us know you would like this to replace your previous monthly donation.

To increase your currently monthly donation simply fill out this form (where you can also select a thank-you gift at your new donation level!) Or, just send an email to memberships@c895.org or call us at 206-252-3800 and we’ll be in touch to confirm changes to your monthly donation. Please include your full name and phone number in your message so we can look-up your account information. During weekdays, we usually respond within the hour. On weekends, we’ll contact you first thing Monday.

Just email membership@c895.orgor call us at 206-252-3800 and we’ll be in touch to confirm changes to your monthly donation. Please include your full name and phone number in your message so we can look-up your account information.

You can join c89.5 as a Monthly Donor by donating from your checking or savings account, with your credit or debit card, or through payroll deduction from your employer (contact your HR deparment or visit your company intranet). Monthly payments are processed on the same day every month and renew automatically each year, unless you specify otherwise.

Many companies, and the State of Washington, allow employees to use payroll deducation for monthly donations. Several advantages of payroll deduction include automatic matching by your employer, lower administrative costs, and not having to worry about the expiration of your credit card.

To make changes to your monthly donation, Just send an email to memberships@c895.org or call us at 206-252-3800 and we’ll be in touch to confirm changes to your monthly donation. Please include your full name and phone number in your message so we can look-up your account information. During weekdays, we usually respond within the hour. On weekends, we’ll contact you first thing Monday.

Yes! Visit our Monthly Donor page to learn more about the perks of donating on a monthly basis.