INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Thank you again for considering a contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula . There are a range of ways for you to support the Club and - most importantly - the kids. The following are just some of the ways:
Make a Cash Donation
You can do this by simply writing a check and mailing it to us. Please make checks payable to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula and mail to the address below.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula
401 Pierce Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Make a Tribute Gift
Is there someone you think is GREAT? If so, make a donation to commemorate their birthday, anniversary, graduation, wedding or other special occasion. The person you honor or their family will receive a card from the Club notifying them your thoughtfulness and generosity. You can make a tribute gift by sending a check to our office or by using the online form below.
DONATE ONLINE - It is safe and secure
Donations may also be made on-line using VISA, Master Card of American Express through the Club's website. To make your gift online, simply click on the BE GREAT...DONATE button below.
Donate Appreciated Securities
Often, the most mutually beneficial way to support the Clubs is by contributing appreciated securities. The Club also accepts gifts of real estate and other property. For more information - please call Melissa Hawk at 650-646-6126 or to transfer appreciated stock/securities, please print and complete the Stock Transfer Form and fax to your broker as well as to Melissa Hawk at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. Melissa's fax number is 650-322-9042.
Give your Gift through your IRA - Must be processed by December 31, 2010
Good news! Charitable IRA Legislation has been extended through 2010. For individuals 70½ or older with individual retirement accounts! The President has signed into law a one-year extension of the IRA Rollover provision which will be made retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010, and will apply to gifts made from that date through Dec. 31, 2010.
The provision exempts from taxable income any funds transferred ("rolled over") from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a charitable organization. The following limitations apply:
- The donor must be age 70½ or older.
- The cap on annual IRA rollovers is $100,000.
- The contribution must be direct gift to a charity.
As always, please consult with a qualified legal and/or accounting professional when making financial decisions. For further information, please contact the Club's Development Office at (650) 646-6126 or Melissa Hawk by email at mhawk@bgcp.org.
Workplace Giving
Many companies and governmental agencies have programs that enable their employees to make donations through payroll deductions. If you would like to support the work the Club through your workplace giving program, please look for "Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula" in your workplace giving campaign brochure. Note the corresponding designation code number, and fill it in on your pledge card. If you do not find a listing, then write Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula 401 Pierce Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 on your pledge card.
Thank you once again for considering a gift to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula . If you should ever have any questions, comments or like to visit, please call us at (650) 646-6126 or email us at mhawk@bgcp.org.
