Your Legacy, Our Community’s Future

Planned giving is more than a financial decision—it’s a reflection of your values. By including KBTC in your will or estate plans, you help sustain a trusted community resource that fosters civility, lifelong learning, and connection through shared stories and perspectives. Your legacy helps keep this service free and accessible for generations to come.

Ways to Create a Legacy

There are several simple ways to make a lasting impact through a planned gift to KBTC.

Include KBTC in Your Will or Trust

A gift through your will or trust allows you to support the future of public media while maintaining flexibility throughout your lifetime. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a residual gift after other provisions have been fulfilled.

Name KBTC as a Beneficiary

One of the easiest ways to create a lasting legacy is by naming the KBTC Association as a beneficiary of an existing account or policy.

Beneficiary designations can often be completed with a simple form and may include:

Retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s
Life insurance policies
Bank accounts
Investment and brokerage accounts
Donor-advised funds

These gifts are easy to arrange, can be updated at any time, and may provide valuable tax advantages for your heirs and estate. We encourage you to consult your financial or legal advisor to determine what option is best for you.

Getting Started Is Easier Than You Think

If you don’t yet have a will—or if you’d like to update an existing one—we invite you to explore Giving Docs, a free, easy-to-use online tool that helps you create a legally valid will and make your intentions clear.

Giving Docs

Giving Docs is available to anyone and can be completed at your own pace. It’s a simple first step toward protecting your loved ones and supporting the causes that matter most to you.

KBTC’s Legacy Society

Supporters who include the KBTC Association in their estate plans are recognized as members of our Legacy Society. Membership in the Legacy Society is our way of saying thank you and celebrating the foresight and generosity of those who help ensure PBS remains strong for future generations. Participation is based on intent, not the size of a gift, and all conversations are handled with care and confidentiality.

To join the Legacy Society, simply let us know that you have made a gift to the KBTC Association in your will or trust, or named the KBTC Association as a beneficiary in your retirement, bank, investment or insurance assets.

Already included KBTC in your estate plan?

By informing us of your gift, you help us prepare for the future. You also give us the opportunity to thank you, ensure we clearly understand the intention of your gift, and invite you to join our Legacy Society.