Donations

Can I donate with a credit card?

Absolutely. We use Stripe to securely process donations.

Will I get a thank-you note?

Yes! All contributions will be gratefully acknowledged with a thank-you note (if you share your mailing address) or a personal email.

Can I mail you a check?

We will happily accept checks. Our mailing address is PO Box 9574, Seattle WA 98109.

How can my company or business support InvestigateWest?

We love to get matching donations! We’d be happy to work with you to fill out the paperwork. And if your company wants to join our underwriting program, please email Jacob Fries for more information.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. InvestigateWest is a non-profit corporation, and is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. Contributions by U.S. taxpayers are deductible.

May I donate stock?

Yes, absolutely. InvestigateWest is set up to receive tax-deductible donations of stock and will be glad to ease you through the process.

How do I cancel my membership?

You can cancel your membership at any time. Just get in touch with us at the phone number below and we’ll take care of it for you.

As a donor, do I get a say in the stories you write?

In short, no. InvestigateWest’s policy on financial support is designed to protect the integrity of our newsroom and our reporters. That said, we welcome tips from everyone, donor or not.

What if I still have questions?

Give us a call at (509) 251-4500 or send an email to our Executive Director,  Jacob Fries.