Albany Scanner accepts tax-deductible major gifts of $1,000 or more through our fiscal sponsor, Bay City News Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization based in the Bay Area with tax ID 83-0654488.

Whichever method you choose, please email us first so we can watch for it.

Please specify that your gift is for Albany Scanner to ensure it comes to us.

Write a check

Checks can be made out to Bay City News Foundation and mailed to 900 Hilldale Ave., Berkeley, California, 94708.

1) Write "Albany Scanner" on the memo line to earmark your gift for us
2) Include your email address to receive your tax receipt letter
3) Email Albany Scanner, or call or text Emilie Raguso at 510-459-8325, to help us acknowledge you

Other ways to make major gifts of $1,000 or more

As a reminder, please (1) email us first so we can watch for your gift; and (2) specify that it is for Albany Scanner to ensure it comes to us.

• Use a donor-advised fund
• Donate shares of stock
• Donate from your IRA
• Transfer or wire funds
• Include Albany Scanner in your estate plan
• Matching gifts

Use a donor-advised fund

If you donate through Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360 (Schwab Charitable) or BNY Mellon, make your recommendation through the DAF Direct website.

• Type "Bay City News Foundation" in the designation field to start the process. (You'll be able to add a note for Albany Scanner later.)

If you have another donor-advised fund, please make the recommendation to your fund by specifying Bay City News Foundation, 900 Hilldale Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94708, along with BCNF's federal tax ID number (83-0654488).

Again, please include a note to designate Albany Scanner as a second step.

Donate shares of stock

Donating appreciated stock is easy and may have significant tax benefits for you. Please check with your tax advisor. Note: Stock transfers often arrive without donor contact information. Email Albany Scanner first with your contact details for a prompt acknowledgment and tax receipt.

Donate from your IRA

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account can be a great, tax-advantaged way to support Albany Scanner. Email Albany Scanner for help with this process.

Transfer or wire funds

Sending a gift directly from your bank is safe and easy. Please email Albany Scanner for the banking information required to make a transfer.

Include Albany Scanner in your estate plan

What will be your legacy? Please consider making a major gift to Albany Scanner through your estate plan to help support an informed and engaged public. To learn more about planned gifts, please email Albany Scanner.

If you add Albany Scanner to your estate plan, please let us know so we can recognize your generous intent and keep you informed about the impact of our work.

Matching gifts

Many employers will donate to the charities you select. If your employer has a matching gift program that we can assist with, drop us a note at Albany Scanner.