🎃 A signal from beyond the static · Oct 1–31
The Return of the Pledge Drive
It's alive. Pirate Cat Radio is rising from the static to raise $60,000 for expanded coverage reaching deeper into the Bay Area, Monterey, and Portland. Help the signal spread.
Donate NowOne-Time Gift · Pledge Drive Tiers
Back the Broadcast
Give during the pledge drive and claim a piece of it. We're a 501(c)3 so your gift may be tax-deductible.
- $40 · Pledge-drive tee
- $75 · Tee + tote
- $100 · Tee + tote + limited poster
Any amount is welcome — every dollar goes directly to programming and operations.
Donate via PayPal →Central Coast Media Education Foundation · EIN: 84-3131079
Monthly Membership
Join the Signal Society
Monthly support starting at $5/mo. Members get local discounts, concert ticket access, a digital member card, and the Signal Dispatch newsletter.
- Carrier · Member discounts + newsletter$5/mo
- Most popularAmplifier · + KPCR t-shirt or tote, studio tour$20/mo
- Transmitter · + guest DJ hour, name on-air, all events$50/mo
More Ways to Help
Other Options
Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable donations. Double your impact!
Check eligibility →Underwriting
Reach KPCR's audience with on-air acknowledgements from $100/week.
Learn about underwriting →Donate a vehicle
Cars, motorcycles, RVs, or boats.
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KPCR is operated by the Central Coast Media Education Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit (EIN: 84-3131079).
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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