How We Help

Broadcasters Foundation of America has two types of grant programs. Our Monthly Grants support broadcasting professionals who are no longer able to work due to an illness, accident, or other misfortune. Our Emergency Grants support those affected by natural disasters and home emergencies.

Monthly Grants

MEDICAL AID

Medical bills or long-term recovery expenses can leave a family in desperate need of help. Broadcasters Foundation of America provides monthly grants to broadcasters who are unable to work due to a severe illness or critical accident.

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Emergency Grants

DISASTER RELIEF

When natural disasters hit a community, broadcasters are some of the first on the scene, despite their own needs. In these situations, the BFOA provides one-time grants to broadcasters who need financial help recovering from disaster.

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Broadcasters Foundation of America has provided support to broadcasters in 40 states & territories, including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Over the past 20 years, Broadcasters Foundation of America has distributed more than $15 million to our radio and television broadcasting colleagues in need.

Who We Help

As broadcasters, we report on breaking news, entertain our neighbors, and support our communities. But what happens when one of our own needs support? Who steps in to help when a broadcaster has a medical emergency with a long road to recover or a natural disaster hits and leaves behind unexpected damage?

Whether you're on the air, behind the boards, in the office, or on the sales desk, Broadcasters Foundation of America's sole mission is to help all our radio and television broadcasting colleagues in dire need. Here are a few stories of who we support.

Dusty's Story

Dusty Street worked in radio for over 35 years. She was a quintessential "Rock Jock" on the air in Los Angeles and around the country. But as the industry changed and stations changed formats, she was struggling to find work and keep her medical benefits. To make matters worse, she had to undergo several spinal surgeries and, while Medicare was available, her portion of the medical payments was overwhelming. That's when Dusty applied for and began to receive a monthly financial grant from the Broadcasters Foundation of America.

WINK-TV's Story

Vincent's Story

Vincent Toscano was a radio broadcaster through and through. One day, Vince began to have trouble walking and he was diagnosed with a very rare cancer. At the same time his wife, Elizabeth, was battling thyroid cancer. With Vince unable to work and the medical bills piling up, the Toscano's applied for and began to receive a monthly grant from the Broadcasters Foundation of America. Unfortunately, Vince did not survive his battle with cancer. But Elizabeth and her children continued to receive support from the Broadcasters Foundation of America, even after Vince's passing.

Stephone's Story

Stephone Cage worked as a broadcast news photographer for more than 25 years. In 2019, Stephone was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and he was unable to work. He wife took leave from her position to become his full time caregiver. They struggled to makes ends meet. The Broadcasters Foundation of America awarded Stephone a monthly grant to help pay for his household and medical expenses. Sadly, Stephone passed away in 2020, but we share his story in his honor.

Jimmy's Story

Jimmy Moore was on his way to work as a photo journalist when tragedy struck and left him paralyzed. Jimmy's wife, Jaime, a broadcaster herself, heard about the Broadcasters Foundation of America from a co-worker and applied for help. The Moore's now receive a monthly financial grant from the Broadcasters Foundation of America, to help cover medical costs and expenses. The Broadcasters Foundation of America was there to help the Moore Family when they were in dire need and now the Foundation continues to support the Moore's as they move into the next chapter of their lives.

Ayesha's Story

Ayesha Khan started her career as a television reporter in 2008. October 2021, Ayesha was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent treatment that has left her with weakness and loss of mobility on her right side, limiting her ability to work. She used her savings and had family support to help makes ends meet, but she still needed additional assistance. Then, Ayesha was approved for a monthly grant to help cover the cost of her household and medical expenses while she continues to recover from breast cancer.