Who We Help
BFOA is the Financial Lifeline for our Broadcasting Community.
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? The Broadcasters Foundation of America is here for you and your colleagues in need.
ALL BROADCASTERS
Whether you're on the air, behind the boards, in the office, or on the sales desk, the BFOA's sole mission is to help broadcasters in financial need.
BFOA is here for YOU
BFOA reaches across the country to provide a safety net for our community and support the next generation of radio and television broadcasters.
Your support makes a difference
in helping our Broadcast Colleagues across the country.
The BFOA has provided support to broadcasters in more than 45 state & territories, including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
Over the past 20 years, the BFOA has distributed more than $20 million to our radio and television colleagues in need.
Click here to see a list of companies with BFOA grantees.
ABC Radio
ABC Television
Allen Media
Alpha Media
America Teve
Arlis Media
Atlas Media
Audacy
Beasley Media Group
Brill Media
Canyon Media Group
Catholic Family Radio
CBS Television
Circle City Broadcasting
Claro Communications
Community First
Community Radio Partners
Compass Media Networks
Covenant Network
Cox Media Group
Cumulus Media
Digity Media
Emmis Communciations
Entercom
Entravision
ESPN Radio
Florida Radio Network
Fordham University
FOX Television
Genesee Media
Gold Coast Broadcasting
Graham Media Group
Gray Television
Hall Communications
Hearst Television
Hubbard Broadcasting
iHeartMedia
Johnson Communications
Kimel Gad Broadcasting
Latino Media Network
Liberman Broadcasting
Liberty Media
LM Communications
Lotus Communications
Magnum Broadcasting
Mediaco Holding
Media-One Group
Mega TV
Meltzer Media Group
Metro Networks
Midwest Family Broadcasting
Montclair Communications
Mountain Lake Broadcasting
Muirfield Broadcasting
Muzzy Broadcast Group
NBCUniversal Local & Telemundo
New Valley Broadcasting
Nexstar Media Group
North Shore Broadcasting
NPR
Ohana Media Group
Ohio Midland Newsgroup
Our Lady of Guadalupe Radio
Overgaard Broadcasting
Pacific Media Group
Patrick Communications
PBS Television Stations
Progressive Broadcasting
Puerto Rican Broadcasting
Radford Media Group
Radio PA Network
River City Broadcasting
Ryanna Group
Saga Communications
Salem Media
Scripps Television
SFM Media Corporation
Sinclair Broadcasting
Southern Belle Media Family
St. Barnabas Radio
Star Stations
Staton Broadcasting
Summit Media
Telesouth Media
Temple University
Townsquare
Tribune
Univision
Urban One
URBan Radio
Vermont Broadcasting
Wake Forest University
WAPA Media Group
West Virginia Radio
Wicks Broadcast Group
William Esty Company
WINK Television
Withers Family Texas Holdings
and more...
Our Grant Recipients
share how the BFOA has impacted their lives.
Luke & Terrie's Story
Terrie Commare shares the story of her husband Luke, a passionate television broadcaster. After Luke was diagnosed with glioblastoma, he was unable to work and support his family of six. Sadly, Luke passed away in 2022. Terrie shares on the BFOA continues to help her young family with their monthly expenses.
Dr. Dre's Story
Following a successful career on radio and television, including hosting Yo! MTV Raps and a guest appearance on Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Dr. Dre fell on hard times while battling diabetes. He stares his story of perseverance and why the help he receives from the BFOA makes a difference.
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.
WINK-TV's Story
In 2022, Hurricanes Fiona and Ian wreaked havoc in Florida and Puerto Rico. Céline McArthur, an investigative reporter with WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida,shares the story of the devastation and how it affected her broadcasting colleagues. The Broadcasters Foundation of America stepped in with emergency relief.
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.
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.
