You can donate any combination of cash, stock, bonds, mutual
funds, property, or life Insurance as a one-time, monthly or
annual gift. Any amount is needed and appreciated.
Consider Monthly Giving
When you make a monthly gift to Stanford Youth Solutions, you can
help young people in need all year long. It’s easier than you may
realize to make a big differece. For example, a contribution
of $50 per month means $600 per year towards providing a family
with their basic needs while focusing on treatment.
Donate for Tomorrow
Donate in a way that makes the most financial sense to your
situation. It is easier than you think to make a major change in
someone’s life.
Planned giving is an opportunity to make a significant difference
in the lives of youth within the context of your overall
financial plan. There are advantages and considerations
associated with each type of gift. Some of these are outlined
below.
Bequests/Wills
One of the most frequently used methods of making a gift is
through a bequest. Your will, drafted properly and kept
current, may be the most important legal document you will ever
possess. Through your will, you make certain that your relatives,
friends, and favorite charities are remembered.
Example: Name Stanford Youth Solutions in your will or trust:
designate a percentage, an amount or a particular asset.
Trusts
A trust is a legal agreement serving as a container into which
you can place various assets-cash, securities, real estate or
other property. The grantor appoints a trustee responsible for
managing the trust’s assets. Trusts can be established for a
certain number of years or for lifetimes. They can be revocable
or irrevocable, charitable or not.
Example: Create a charitable remainder annuity trust and
secure a fixed life income.
Gifts of Stock
A gift of appreciated securities offers the simplicity and
satisfaction of a gift of cash while providing additional tax
benefits. The transaction is often as simple as calling one’s
broker and authorizing the transfer to Stanford Youth Solutions.
If you have stock certificates in your possession, you can make
the transfer yourself using a simple form called a Stock Power
(available from your broker).
Gifts of Life Insurance
Changing insurance needs often present an excellent opportunity
for policies to become important charitable gifts. You may hold
life insurance policies purchased for specific purposes that are
no longer applicable.
Example: Contribute a life insurance plan for coverage to pay
for college tuition for children who have long since earned their
degrees.
Real Estate/Personal Property Gifts
If you own real estate that has appreciated significantly over
time, you may want to consider contributing it. Gifts of
marketable real estate are welcome and can offer donors
substantial tax advantages.
Example: Donate real estate and avoid capital gains tax.
Companies can support Stanford Youth Solutions in many ways:
Support our annual event, contribute to the Lifeline Fund for
emergency needs of families, or support our programs through your
granting programs.
Through corporate grants, event sponsorship, donations and
in-kind services business partnerships enable us to continue
our mission empowering challenged young people and their families
to become stable and productive.
Workplace/Employee Giving
Corporate or Workplace Giving enable employees of a company or
business to join together and design a fund raising event or an
ongoing workplace campaign that fits the needs of their
particular work environment. Let us know how we can help you in
your next corporate event to support Stanford Youth Solutions.
We are a proud partner agency of the United Way Capital Region.
If your organization participates in a United Way campaign, you
can designate Stanford Youth Solutions for your non-profit
support. Our agency number is 3155.
Company Matching Gifts
Double your impact! Did you know that some employers match,
double or even triple employee donations? You can increase the
value of your gift by returning your company’s matching gift form
with your contribution. Please ask your employer about your
organization’s matching program.
Invite Stanford Youth Solutions to Speak at Your Company
If you’d like to learn more about Stanford Youth Solutions, we’ll
come to you and share how young people and their families
transform their lives by the work we do and the support you
provide.
Gift Cards
Gift cards to stores like Target, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Border’s,
grocery stores or gas cards make an excellent choice to help
youth and families! We provide emergency saftey-net services to
our families as most of our clients are at or below poverty
level. It is hard to heal if you are hungry.
Additionally, during the holidays, we encourage our community to
provide gift cards so families can celebrate the holidays
together – their way. You can imagine the joy of giving a mother
the ability to purchase her own children’s presents or to be able
to make a holiday meal together.
Rest Assured
We keep your personal information secure.
Good Stewardship
We take our responsibility to contributors seriously. We will use
your donation where the need is greatest and ensure your
investment is working for youth and their families.
Stanford Youth Solutions is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit
organization. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
DONATE BY PHONE:
To speak to someone regarding your donation, please contact Kären
Woodruff at 916-344-0199 x 208
DONATE BY MAIL:
Stanford Youth Solutions
Attention: Kären Woodruff
8912 Volunteer Lane
Sacramento, CA 95826
Stanford Youth Solutions cannot make any specific
recommendation for your individual planned giving or refer you to
a tax specialist. However, we encourage you to share this
overview with your financial advisor to find out what options
best fit your financial situation and meets your philanthropic
desire. Our Federal Tax Identification number is 68-0065690.
