Dear Rag readers,
We’re excited.
West Side Rag has officially become a “fiscally sponsored” project of the Alternative Newsweekly Foundation (ANF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting independent journalism.
So what exactly does that mean?
Most importantly, it means that readers and organizations can now make tax-deductible contributions to support the Rag’s journalism.
Every day, our paid reporters document life on the Upper West Side, in consequential stories about schools, housing, public safety, our parks, and local government, but also, in features, essays, and columns, including our beloved “openings and closings,” covering community characters, history, culture, and everyday moments that make our neighborhood what it is, and connect us to one another.
We want to make sure the Rag remains strong for years to come.
Make a tax-deductible contribution to West Side Rag
Fiscal sponsorship allows us to pursue that mission while remaining the West Side Rag you know. The Alternative Newsweekly Foundation provides fundraising support and accepts charitable contributions on our behalf; the Rag retains editorial independence and receives a new funding stream for pursuing community-centered journalism. ANF is the fiscal sponsor for over a hundred local news outlets spanning the country.
If the Rag is part of your daily or weekly routine, or keeps you informed about what is opening down the block or who is running in the local elections, or if you simply believe the Upper West Side needs and deserves a strong source of independent local news, we hope you’ll consider supporting us.
Thousands of people read the Rag every day. If even a small portion chooses to support our work through donations, it can make an enormous difference in how we’re able to serve the community.
Make a tax-deductible contribution to West Side Rag by clicking – HERE.
If you are interested in making a donation through a Donor Advised Fund, you can send it to through Alternative Newsweekly Foundation / ANF (EIN: 30-0100369) and just note that the gift is for West Side Rag. For donations from a stock or crypto portfolio, please reach out us at info@westsiderag.com and we will help get you set up.
Thank you for reading and for being part of our community.
Sincerely,
West Side Rag
Please provide your tax id# so I can donate through my corporate giving program (and then I may receive matching funds).
Thank you.
Thank you for the support, Francene. That tax ID # is 30-0100369 (through Alternative Newsweekly Foundation / ANF), and you can just note that the gift is for West Side Rag.
will do!
Great news!
Good news (pun intended)!
Great news. I will contribute. (FYI, I realize this just happened, just wanted to let you know that the old link, which says that the donations are not tax deductible, are still live.)
New tax law for 2026. Even if you take the standard deduction, you can still deduct your charitable contributions up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for those who are married and filing jointly. You can enter the amount of your deduction on Form 1040, line 12f.
Please provide an address where I can send an actual check. I have requested this several times from the publication to no avail. Thank you.
I already donate monthly! Will my current contribution automatically be tax deductible now, or do I need to redo something?