Membership FAQ

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about KBIA membership. If your question isn't answered here, then please call 573.882.3431 or 800.292.9136, or click here.

Q. When I called KBIA during the on-air fund drive, I did not request a thank-you gift. I assumed KBIA would use all of my dollars to keep the broadcasting on the air. You won't automatically send me a gift, will you?

A. No. If you did not confirm receipt of a gift, then be assured KBIA will put your entire contribution toward programming. Thanks for your membership support!

Q. Is my KBIA contribution tax-deductible?

A. Your contribution to KBIA is tax-deductible after subtracting the value of any thank-you gifts you requested. Shortly after making your gift, we include tax-deductibility information as part of your letter of acknowledgment; in January, the University of Missouri will send you official confirmation of your MU-related giving activities in the year prior. For more information and to ask a question, please contact us.

Q. My KBIA renewal is not due for 10 weeks, yet I received a renewal notice today. Why so early? And, if I send in my renewal at this time, will I lose the 10 weeks from my current membership year?

A. The early renewal notice offers some flexibility for contributors. Many people prefer to pay their membership as part of their monthly bills, so the early notice can easily be incorporated into their household's budget planning. When you submit payment, your membership benefits will be extended one year from the end of your current anniversary date.

Q. When can I expect to receive the KBIA mug I was promised when I contributed during your on-air fund drive last month?

A. Thank-you gifts generally arrive six to eight weeks after your payment has been processed. If it has been more then eight weeks and you continue to drink from the same chipped and stained mug you had when you contributed, then we will review your record to confirm and expedite its delivery, or offer a very good excuse.