How we’re funded

The generosity of our community, including foundations, major donors, partners, and members like you, sustains the Voice of OC. We channel the majority of our funding into essential journalism resources—reporters, editors, and operational support—ensuring each dollar maximizes its impact on the civic life of Orange County.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we proudly share our financial information and partnerships, ensuring you always know where your support goes.

We are committed to transparency. Our financial reports, including IRS 990 filings, show how your support helps sustain our journalism. Our Guidestar profile can be viewed here.

Every filing, including the newest, is also on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.

Make a direct impact on the future of Orange County by supporting fact-based, independent journalism that keeps you informed and your community engaged.

Your support ensures that critical stories remain accessible to everyone—no paywalls or ads—simply reliable reporting. Whether you give once or become a monthly supporter, you’re empowering local, in-depth journalism and helping to ensure that the reporting of real facts reaches readers like you in real time.

If you have any questions about how you can support the Voice of OC, please contact Amanda Santana, Development Director, at asantana@voiceofoc.org.

The Voice of OC is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, Federal Tax ID #27-0550219.

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Donate Online

Voice of OC is a nonprofit newsroom that relies on reader donations. Make a tax-deductible contribution online to support the essential reporting you rely on.

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Mail a Check

Mail a check issued for the Voice of OC to:

Voice of OC
Post Office Box 10020
Santa Ana, CA 92711

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Employer Matching Contributions

Many employers match contributions to non-profit organizations like ours, which can double or even triple the impact of charitable gifts. Check with your employer or email asantana@voiceofoc.org for assistance.

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Donor-Advised Funds

If you have a donor-advised fund, please make a recommendation to them and provide them with our mailing address and Federal Tax ID #27-0550219.

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Stock

To transfer securities, please check with your tax advisor and notify your broker or bank that you want to donate stock shares to Voice of OC. Once you’ve initiated the transfer, please contact Amanda Santana, Development Director, at asantana@voiceofoc.org so we can issue you a tax receipt.

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Planned Giving

By including Voice of OC in your estate plan, you’re ensuring future generations of Orange County residents can stay informed, keep a watchful eye on government, and participate in decision-making that affects their lives.

Legacy gifts are used for general support, giving us the flexibility to make the greatest impact in our news operations.

To include Voice of OC in your will or trust, use the following language:

I hereby give ________ (percentage, residuary share, or specific amount or asset) to Voice of OC, Post Office Box 10020, Santa Ana, CA. 92711. Tax ID # 27-0550219. 714-558-8642.

You may also consider a legacy gift through your donor-advised fund, insurance policy, or other financial instruments. For help with these processes, please contact us at asantana@voiceofoc.org.

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Corporate Philanthropy & Foundations

Many local corporations offer philanthropic programs through corporate foundations or direct giving. These programs often require nonprofits to submit proposals to request grants or donations. If your company has a giving program or foundation and you can connect us with the program manager, we’d love to hear from you.

Voice of OC is proud to have the support of community institutions that share our commitment to civic engagement, journalism, and community building. These partnerships help sustain our work as a trusted, independent source of impactful news for Orange County. We invite other organizations, corporations, and foundations to join us in ensuring local, nonpartisan journalism thrives.

For more about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, please contact Amanda Santana, Development Director, at asantana@voiceofoc.org.

We’re so thankful for these contributors who support Voice of OC.

Every day, Voice of OC’s individual donors help sustain one of the nation’s most trusted nonprofit newsrooms. They value investigative journalism that makes a difference—keeping our community informed, engaged, and empowered.

Our donors recognize the growing need for fact-based reporting on issues that impact civic and cultural life here in Orange County. Their support ensures that local stories, from celebrating our county’s diversity to holding decision-makers accountable, are uncovered and shared with everyone.

At the root of a lot of our impact is good, old-fashioned investigative reporting. Whether it is about uncovering the artistic and cultural richness of our diverse county or putting reporters into the civic trenches day after day. We put everything in context and connect the dots.

By joining them, you help keep Orange County informed and empowered with information needed to preserve our local democracy and enhance our quality of life.