Become a Member of WXPN

We aren’t exaggerating when we say that the single most impactful thing you can do to help keep WXPN going is to become a member. Why is that? As a non-profit public media music station, we rely on contributions from our listening community to support everything we do.  

There isn’t a thing we do that could happen without our member community. And they’re also a pretty awesome group of music-loving folks…if we say so ourselves.  We saved a spot for you! Join us now.  

We are happy to offer benefits at various levels of giving. You can choose to set up a sustaining membership via a monthly donation (this is the easiest for you and the most efficient for us) or make a one-time gift. Whatever you decide, we thank you! 

The Benefits of Becoming a WXPN Member

JOIN THE WXPN VINYL CLUB!

• WXPN Basic Member Benefits*
• Four vinyl albums per year (one per quarter) hand-picked by Mike Vasilikos
• A copy of all XPN produced vinyls, like Homegrown Originals
• Invitations to special Vinyl Club events, like Record Shopping Days with Mike V, listening parties, and more

Join the Leadership Circle  

Interested in deepening your connection with WXPN? Joining the Leadership Circle, where membership giving becomes philanthropy, may be the next step for you. This small-but-mighty group of members values public media and independent music and expresses those values with their generous giving to WXPN.  They are the vanguard of our musical community, helping us realize our most ambitious projects.  

Leadership Circle members also get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to special events, a monthly newsletter with exclusive content, and the satisfaction of knowing their gifts make WXPN accessible to all.  

The Benefits of Joining the WXPN Leadership Circle

Already a Member? Update your Payment Information here.

Want to Give Offline? To make your gift by check, make it payable to WXPN and send directly to the address below:  

Member Services
WXPN-FM
PO Box 8419
Philadelphia, PA 1910-8419

*An important note about Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) While you may choose to make a Leadership Circle level gift via Donor Advised Fund, please note that if you do so you must waive all benefits, as you received full tax benefits at the time of establishing your DAF. We are always happy to show our gratitude with special stewardship opportunities but cannot provide the standard suite of promised benefits. If you have questions about this, contact us at [email protected]  

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I change my membership, contact info, or the amount I’m donating?
You can update your personal information or donation by contacting WXPN Member Services at [email protected] or 1-800-565-9976. Messages are returned within 3 business days.

How can I cancel my sustaining membership?
You can stop your sustaining membership at any time by calling WXPN Member Services at 1-800-565-9976 or by emailing us to let us know you’d like to cancel. NOTE: If you donated for a specific premium item such as concert tickets, or XPoNential Music Festival tickets, please fulfill at least 12 months of your sustaining membership, or you may be requested to fulfill the cost of the event ticket. WXPN is a non-profit, and counts on member support to offer our excellent events!

How can I purchase WXPN merchandise (t-shirts, CDs, mugs, etc.)?
WXPN merchandise is usually only available as a gift to members to thank them for making all the WXPN music discovery and community service possible. Because we are a nonprofit, it is not fiscally responsible for us to sell merchandise. Current members can make an additional donation and receive additional thank-you gifts. If you are not a current member, please join us today and select your gift!

When will I receive the thank-you gift(s) I selected?
Thank-you gifts are mailed based on their availability and receipt of your payment. Expect your gift(s) to be mailed within 4-8 weeks of your full payment or first installment. Due to packaging and availability, some gifts are mailed separately, and may arrive as far apart as 10 days. If you do not receive all of your gifts by 8 weeks after we received your payment, please contact WXPN Member Services at 1-800-565-9976 or email us.

Is my donation to WXPN tax-deductible? When will I receive my tax letter?
Yes, as part of the University of Pennsylvania, WXPN is legally designated as a nonprofit, so donations are tax-deductible. Tax letters are emailed to all donors in January every year. If you need a copy of your tax letter mailed to you, please contact WXPN Member Services at 1-800-565-9976 or email us. NOTE: Your tax-deductible amount may be impacted by the total value of thank-you gifts and benefits you receive. Additionally, donations directed from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are not eligible for tax deduction when the donation is dispersed, because they receive a tax deduction when the funds are put into the DAF.

How can I donate if I live outside of the United States?
For security reasons WXPN donation forms require a United States address for payment verification. Interested donors outside of the United States can donate to WXPN via the University of Pennsylvania’s Giving Portal.

When donating via the University of Pennsylvania’s Giving Portal, WXPN will receive your donation from the University of Pennsylvania at the end of the month in which the donation is made.