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June 2025
Join us for the 4th Annual BFOA Giving Day!
Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is the only public charity devoted exclusively to supporting radio and television broadcast professionals who are battling an illness, recuperating from an accident, or recovering from a natural disaster. The BFOA has helped thousands of broadcast colleagues across the country facing these unexpected challenges.
The BFOA operates nationwide to provide an anonymous safety net, supporting broadcasting professionals facing acute financial need. Whether you're on air, behind the boards, in the office, or on the sales desk, the BFOA's sole mission is to assist all Radio & TV broadcasters experiencing significant financial hardship.
How the BFOA Helps our Colleagues
The BFOA strives to improve the quality of life of broadcast professionals and their families who are in acute financial need. Each year, the Foundation assists more than 300 broadcasters through two grant programs: monthly grants for long-term medical aid and emergency grants for disaster relief and home emergencies.
Listen to our Grantee Stories
Do you know a broadcaster in need of support?
If you know a broadcaster in need of help, please contact us at grants@thebfoa.org, 212-373-8250, or visit our website, www.broadcastersfoundation.org.
Broadcasters play a vital role in our society. They deliver news, entertainment, and critical information, keeping communities connected and informed. But what happens when broadcasters themselves face unforeseen crises? That's where the Broadcasters Foundation of America steps in, providing a crucial safety net for industry professionals in times of need.
Consider the morning show personality on a Kentucky radio station, who was in the middle of evacuating from her own home in April 2025, while keeping the community together and informed as they navigated the waters of an historic flood together.
“I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the grant you awarded me after the Kentucky flood that happened back in April. This has been one of the toughest experiences of my life. Receiving this grant is not only a financial boost but also a tremendous encouragement to continue pursuing my passion in broadcasting. Losing about 90% of my stuff put a financial strain on me, but with your generosity, I'm able to start the rebuilding process with less stress! “
When disaster strikes your fellow broadcasters, you often say “What can I do to help?”
You don’t need to wait for the disaster or tragedy to strike.
You can help by giving to the Broadcasters Foundation of America every year.If every broadcaster gave $2.00 per week to the fund, think of the lifeline we could create together to benefit our colleagues and friends.
Donating to the Broadcasters Foundation is an investment in the well-being of the men and women who dedicate their careers to serving the public. When illness strikes, natural disasters hit, or personal tragedies unfold, broadcasters can find themselves facing financial hardship. The Foundation offers vital assistance, helping to cover essential living expenses, medical bills, and other critical needs during these challenging times.
Ultimately, supporting the Broadcasters Foundation of America means supporting the heart of the broadcasting industry.Please consider giving monthly, annually or in your estate planning.Call us today or visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org to get started.
The BFOA is proud to share that Skyview Networks is making a $10,000 Donation Match for all Skyview employee contributions!
"I know there are people I have worked with over my career waking up today burdened by anxiety due to poor health or circumstances they could not have foreseen. For them, there is a resource. It’s the BFOA." - Steve Jones, President & CEO, Skyview Networks
The 3rd Annual BFOA Media Mixer NYC was a huge success!
With a packed house and high energy the BFOA united more than 200 broadcast executives, emerging talent, and future stars inside iHeartMedia’s studios. Our friends at Radio Ink were on hand to share the story...
50 Years of Excellence with the Alliance for Women in Media!
Congratulations once again to all of this year's Gracies Award Winners! Check out all the honorees here.
Special Gracies shout outs to BFOA Board Member Deborah Norville and her team at Inside Edition and BFOA Ambassador Angela Yee and her crew at Way Up with Angela Yee!
