Benefits & Privileges

MPTV Fine Tuning Magazine

The privileges of being a member are infinite. In addition to investing in the programming offered to our community, we keep you informed and up to date with Fine Tuning Magazine, a monthly guide of all channel offerings mailed directly to your home.

In addition, members receive exclusive discounts to special events, lost keytag protection, enewsletters and invitations to participate in special interest clubs as benefits from annual membership.

All members receive benefits for one year after a contribution has been made.


Levels and Benefits

Basic Membership

Donation: $40 ($25 for Seniors [65+], Students, and Disabled)

  • Subscription to Fine Tuning Magazine
  • Lost Keytag Protection
  • Invitations to special events
  • Discounts to special events
  • Timely program and member updates via the E-Mail Newsletter

MemberCard/Club Membership

MPTV MemberCard

Donation: $75

All above benefits PLUS



Leadership Circle

Studio Club

Donation: $240–$999

All of the above, plus…

  • Personal attention to your membership needs with direct access to our Studio Club Associate.
  • Advance notice of special events and receptions with PBS personalities.
  • A Private Guided Tour of the Station.
  • A Choice of Thank You Gift according to your gift level, upon request.

To learn more about Studio Club giving, contact David Peckham, peckhamd@matc.edu or (414) 297-8043.


Patron's Circle

Donation: $1,000–$4,999

All of the above, plus…

  • Invitations to our Annual Recognition Dinner with PBS personalities which in 2009 will feature Judy Woodruff, awarding winning journalist of the NEWSHOUR.
  • Opportunity to present your gift on air during a membership drive.
  • Recognition of your gift in MPTV recognition materials including our Annual Report and program guide, Fine Tuning, mailed to 30,000 members of southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

Partner's Circle

Donation: $5,000–$9,999

All of the above, plus…

  • VIP Reception and Invitations to our Annual Recognition Dinner with PBS personalities which in 2009 will feature Judy Woodruff, award winning journalist of the NEWSHOUR.
  • On Air Recognition

As your participation increases in MPTV, so do the tangible and intellectual awards. PBS President Paula Kerger shares why your major investment in MPTV is so important in this online video.

To learn more about all levels of Leadership Circle giving, click here or contact Karen Van Hoof at vanhoofk@matc.edu or (414) 297-8004

Make your contribution in support of Milwaukee Public Television now.

Thank you!


Under I.R.S. regulations, membership contributions to the MPTV are tax–deductible to the fullest extent of the law. For the fair market value or further information on MPTV Membership, please call (414) 297-8020.