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Your generosity powers independent climate journalism. Grist is supported by readers, foundations, syndication partners, and advertisers — allowing us to deliver critical climate coverage, free to all. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about giving, how it works, and how your impact multiplies.

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Grist Magazine, Inc. PO Box 12710, Seattle, WA 98111

Grist is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax adviser for more information. Our Employer Identification Number is 06-1664153.

Yes, absolutely! As a 501(c)(3) organization, Grist is eligible to receive distributions from most donor-advised funds.

  • Our tax identification number is: 06-1664153
  • Our mailing address is: Grist Magazine, Inc. PO Box 12710, Seattle, WA 98111

Please direct any further questions to our contact page or call 206-876-2020 for assistance.

Yes, Grist has a stock brokerage account established to accept stocks, bonds and DAFs.

Investment Firm: UBS Financial Services Inc
Investment Firm Contact: Scott Balsam or Nikkol Jennings at (206) 628-8511
Account Title/FBO: Grist Magazine
Account #: WI-17650-S4
DTC #: 0221
Tax ID #: 06-1664153
Investment Firm Mailing Address: 925 4th Ave, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98104

Please direct any further questions to “Accounting & HR questions” on our contact page or call 206-876-2020 x215 for assistance.

Yes, the IRS recognizes Grist as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. Thanks for asking!

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Your donation will directly support the publication of an award-winning, independent magazine devoted to environmental reporting that includes:

  • Editorial content published each weekday, including in-depth investigative reporting, commentary, environmental advice, summaries of breaking news stories, Q&As with activists, book reviews, and lots more
  • Coverage on all things environmental, from pollution to population, biodiversity to sustainable agriculture, energy to global climate change, environmental justice to environmental economics
  • A top-notch team of editors and writers committed to covering environmental news with irreverence, intelligence, and a fresh perspective
  • Well-respected and talented freelance reporters scattered the world ’round

Our Employer Identification Number is 06-1664153.

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