Viewers with particular interests support Thirteen both with annual membership contributions and by establishing endowed funds. These funds are created with gifts of cash, securities, real estate, life insurance, retirement assets, and more to support programming that is especially meaningful to them.

Endowed funds, which can be permanently named for the donor in some cases, can be for general programming or specifically for any of the following areas:

• Arts, Drama & Culture
• Humanities
• News & Public Affairs
• Science & Nature
• Children’s Programming
• Educational Resources