The Overlook is an independent, nonprofit newsroom serving Woodstock, Saugerties, Hurley, Olive, Shandaken, Hunter and Windham. Your support keeps our journalism free to read and helps us report on the decisions, issues, and people that matter to our communities.

We’re raising $1 million to strengthen our newsroom, deepen local coverage and build a lasting foundation for independent journalism in the Catskills and Hudson Valley.

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From Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026, NewsMatch will match eligible individual donations up to $1,000 per donor, while matching funds remain available. Your support can also help unlock bonus funding.

Online and Monthly Giving

Make a one-time gift or become a monthly donor at any amount that works for you. Monthly giving provides steady support that helps our newsroom plan ahead.

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Major and Multiyear Gifts

A major gift or commitment over multiple years helps sustain our newsroom and expand our reporting. To discuss a gift, contact donations@theoverlooknews.com and a member of The Overlook’s board of directors will reach out to you. 

Give by Check

Please make checks payable to The Overlook News and mail them to:

The Overlook News
P.O. Box 414
Saugerties, NY 12477

Give Through a Donor Advised Fund

You can recommend a one-time or recurring grant to The Overlook through your donor-advised fund. Please provide your fund administrator with:

Legal name: The Overlook News, Inc.
EIN: 93-1830001
Organization address for DAF recommendations: 337 Raycliffe Drive, Woodstock, NY 12498

Please include your name and contact information with the grant so we can acknowledge your support. For questions about gift recognition or privacy, contact donations@theoverlooknews.com.

Bank Transfers

To make a gift by ACH, use the following information:

Financial institution: Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Bank address: 85 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock, NY 12498
Bank phone: 845-336-4444
Memo: The Overlook News

Please reach out directly to donations@theoverlooknews.com when arranging a transfer to receive account and routing numbers and so we can identify and acknowledge your gift. For other electronic transfer methods, contact donations@theoverlooknews.com for instructions.

Gifts of Stock and Bonds

To arrange a gift of stock or bonds, please reach out to Scott Widmeyer at scott@theoverlooknews.com for secure instructions. 

Planned Giving

Help sustain independent local journalism for future generations by including The Overlook in your will, trust or estate plans. For information, contact The Overlook’s Treasurer Donna Price at donna@theoverlooknews.com.

Other Ways to Support The Overlook

  • Matching and challenge gifts: Encourage others to give by establishing a matching or challenge commitment. Contact Samantha Taylor at sam@theoverlooknews.com.
  • Donor gatherings: Host a conversation or event with The Overlook’s journalists and leadership about our work. Contact scott@theoverlooknews.com.
  • Donor introductions: Connect us with individuals, families, businesses or foundations interested in supporting independent journalism. Contact sam@theoverlooknews.com.
  • Vehicle donations: For information about giving a car, boat or other vehicle, contact scott@theoverlooknews.com.

Questions

For help with a donation or to discuss another way to give, contact Scott Widmeyer at scott@theoverlooknews.com.

The Overlook News, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 93-1830001.