Your Free Press Giving Guide
Timothy Karr
As 2025 draws to a close, donation appeals and holiday shopping guides are filling digital and physical mailboxes.
At Free Press, we understand that there’s significant competition for donations and people’s time. There will be some personal causes Free Press can’t compete with this year, and that’s OK.
Every day we are humbled and inspired by the generosity of our community of donors, supporters and activists, who sustain our campaigns to defend press freedom, fight authoritarianism, hold policymakers and media corporations accountable, rein in media consolidation and strengthen local journalism.
No corporate money — ever
Free Press doesn’t take a single cent from business, government or political parties. We’ve been 100 percent independent since our founding in 2003: Our work is funded solely through contributions from charitable foundations and individuals.
We believe that each gift should benefit Free Press in the most ethical and unencumbered manner, and be consistent with our mission, core values and commitment to being a multiracial organization that builds power with people, embodies equity and inclusion, and acts with rigor and integrity.
Ways to support Free Press’ mission
For those who can help support us financially, know that your donation is an investment in the future of media and tech. Here are some ways to give to Free Press this year and create a sustainable legacy.
Immediate giving options:
- Single or Monthly Gifts: Give online or via phone and mail. There’s a $5 minimum for online gifts, with no minimum for other methods.
- Workplace-Matching Donations: Many employers offer matching contributions. Check if your workplace participates.
- Stocks and Securities: Donate appreciated securities to avoid capital-gains tax while receiving a charitable deduction for the full fair-market value.
- Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Receive immediate tax benefits while supporting our mission. DAFs allow you to recommend distributions to Free Press or other charities.
Strategic giving options:
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Make direct transfers from your IRA to Free Press, potentially satisfying your required minimum distribution while excluding the amount from taxable income.
- Planned Giving:
- List Free Press as a beneficiary on life-insurance plans, retirement accounts, or bank accounts
- Include Free Press in your will
- Make a bequest to reduce your taxable estate
Creative ways to support Free Press:
- Fundraise on Our Behalf: Consider donating your birthday, hosting a fundraising event, or organizing community gatherings to benefit our work
- Alternative Giving Platforms: Support us through platforms like JustGive or Network for Good
- Start a Monthly Gift: Create sustainable support through recurring donations
Looking ahead
As Donald Trump and their henchmen try to dismantle the government, crush dissent, undermine diversity and deny justice, we’re facing so many challenges. But at Free Press, we’re not backing down and we’re not giving up. Our work defending free expression and fighting for truthful, independent media is more essential than ever.
Your support at this moment is crucial in upholding democratic values. That’s why your donation is so important: It will help Free Press continue our vigilant work to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to be seen, heard and understood.
We look forward to the progress we can make together in 2026 and beyond. Need to update your contact information or learn more about our giving opportunities? Reach out to me.