The Pasadena Media Foundation is well aware that every dollar counts when saving local news. That's why our volunteer administrators have made every effort to keep administrative costs to the bare minimum.

For every dollar donated, 95% goes to the specific news organization or local journalism projects you select. The remaining 5% represents mandatory credit card service bureau charges, bank service fees, government filing fees and various accounting and insurance costs. In short, our operating expenses are VERY low, and we make every effort to keep them that way.

By way of comparison, here are the percentages of donated funds that go to programs for several other highly rated charities that many of us support...

American Red Cross: 91% to programs*

Doctors Without Borders: 89% to programs*

The Nature Conservancy: 71.2% to programs*

Please consider saving local news with an ongoing monthly tax-deductible donation to the organization or project of your choice. You will have an option to make a recurring donation after making a selection.

Thank you!