Support KYRS Thin Air Community Radio
Your Voice. Your Community. Your Station.
KYRS thrives because listeners like you believe in independent media, diverse voices, and community-powered radio. When you support KYRS, you’re not just making a donation—you’re fueling a stronger, more connected Spokane.
Ways to Support KYRS
❤️ Become a Monthly Sustainer
Reliable monthly gifts keep KYRS strong, independent, and commercial-free. Sustainers are the backbone of our station.
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Provides dependable funding for operations and programming
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Helps KYRS plan for long-term stability
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Supports every show, every day
🌱 Leave a Legacy Gift
A planned gift ensures the future of independent media in Spokane.
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Create long-lasting community impact
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Invest in future generations of listeners and creators
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Honor your commitment to free expression and local voices
Click Here to support KYRS through our endowment with Innovia
📈 Donate Stock or Securities
Support Thin Air Community Radio with a tax-advantaged gift in minutes!
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Potentially avoid capital gains tax and deduct the current value of stocks, ETFs or mutual funds held more than one year
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Amplify your generosity with a pre-tax gift: nonprofit keeps the proceeds that would have been paid in taxes
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It’s fast, safe and free with the most trusted name in stock gifting
We’ll work with you or your financial advisor to make the process simple and secure.
Click Here to learn more about donating stock or securities
📻 Underwrite a Program
Share your message with a dedicated, engaged audience. Underwriting is available for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.
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Professionally produced on-air acknowledgments
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Reach a values-driven community audience
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Align your brand with independent, local media
Contact Underwriting@kyrs.org to learn more
🏢 Workplace Giving & Employer Matching
Double, or even triple, the impact of your support through your employer.
Many workplaces offer payroll deduction, matching gift programs, or opportunities to give through annual workplace campaigns. These programs make supporting KYRS easy, automatic, and often more impactful than giving alone.
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Convenient automatic donations through your paycheck
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Employer matching can amplify your gift at no extra cost
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Demonstrates your commitment to community-powered media
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Helps KYRS build stable, long-term funding
Ask your employer if they participate in matching gifts or workplace giving programs.
🚗 Donate Your Vehicle
Turn an unused car, truck, motorcycle, or RV into powerful support for independent radio.
Our vehicle donation program accepts most vehicles, running or not, and handles everything from pickup to paperwork. It’s a meaningful, hassle-free way to support KYRS while clearing space at home.
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Free and easy pickup
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Potential tax deduction
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No need for repairs or private sale
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Turns an unwanted vehicle into community impact
Whether it’s been sitting for months or you’re simply ready to part with it, your vehicle can help keep Thin Air loud and strong.
Click Here to learn about donating your vehicle to KYRS
🙌 Volunteer Your Time & Talent
KYRS is powered by volunteers, from on-air hosts to event crews to administrative support.
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Learn broadcasting, audio production, and media skills
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Join a vibrant and creative community
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Directly shape the future of local independent radio
Contact VolunteerCoordinator@kyrs.org to learn more
Why Your Support Matters
Your generosity powers:
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Local music, arts, and cultural programs
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Independent journalism and public-service media
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Youth and multicultural shows
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Diverse voices often missing from mainstream radio
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Training for new broadcasters and community storytellers
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Live, original programming unique to the Inland Northwest
Every gift, large or small, helps keep KYRS strong, resilient, and truly community-powered.
Thank You for Supporting Independent Nonprofit Community Radio
Independent. Local. Essential.
Your belief in KYRS keeps the airwaves alive with discovery, creativity, and connection.
We are deeply grateful for your support.