Help us stop the cycle of poverty and uncover a child’s real potential for long-term success in life. There are many ways to support Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area.
A strong Friendship doesn't form overnight. It takes commitment, consistency, and most importantly, love.
Becoming a Monthly Donor is one of the most impactful ways you can provide friendship to Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area. Fulfilling our 12+ years commitment to the children we serve is no small feat. By believing in our mission together, Friends can continue to show up for their children year after year.
How exactly will your gift make a difference?
We're strongest when we work together. Help us fulfill our 12+ years commitment by making automatic monthly donations. Each month, your credit card or bank account will be charged so that you’ll have maximum impact for the families we work with.
Do you own stock that’s increased in value since its purchase or have clients who do? If you or your clients have owned the stock for at least one year, there is a unique opportunity for philanthropy.
Many people find it attractive to support Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area through a gift of stock. When you contribute an appreciated security (such as publicly traded stock, bonds or mutual fund shares) that you have owned for more than one year to Friends-SF, you will receive a charitable income tax deduction for its full market value. Even better, you will avoid any capital gains tax on the increase in value of the stock since you purchased it.
A gift of stock made before December 31 of a calendar year may reduce your tax burden for the year you give. Your financial advisor can explain the possible tax benefits depending on whether the stock has appreciated or lost value since the time you acquired it. If your stock has been held long-term but has decreased in value, it may be more advantageous for you to sell the stock and give cash to Friends-SF.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an investment account that allows you to give back to a cause that’s close to your heart. It is composed of donations made by individuals and administered by a third party. The third party is called the sponsoring organization.
After making a gift to a donor-advised fund, you will receive a tax deduction for the year the gift is made. Once your contribution is made, the sponsoring organization has legal control over the funds. You, as the contributing donor, can make grant recommendations to the charity of your choice.
Through a DAF, you can dedicate your charitable dollars to work in easy, cost-effective ways. You can benefit from tax relief while still supporting Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area immediately or over time. Additional benefits include:
DAF Direct facilitates grant recommendations from donors of Fidelity Charitable®, Schwab Charitable®, and the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund®. To do so:
Please consider making an honorary gift for a loved one to Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area. Whether it's a holiday, birthday or another special day, honor your special someone — or celebrate a special occasion in this meaningful way!
To make an honorary gift, scroll down to the Additional Comments section on our donate page. Please share with us the name and email of the person you are honoring. We will contact the honoree and notify them of your generous gift. We will not include the amount.
By making a memorial gift, you can pay tribute to someone by supporting the work of the Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area.
To make a memorial gift, scroll down to the Additional Comments section on our donate page. Please share the name of the person you are memorializing. In addition, please share the name and email of a friend or family member who you would like us to notify about your donation. We will let them know about your generous gift. We will not include the amount.
One of the smartest ways to amplify your donation is through employer matching gift programs. Many community-minded employers have a matching gift program and will match your gift dollar for dollar. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses!
Simply contact your Human Resources or Corporate Social Responsibility department to determine if your company participates in a matching gifts program. Your gift may be doubled or tripled, increasing the impact of your donation for the children in our program!
Donating cryptocurrency now is more important than ever. With more than 220 million crypto users worldwide – and the value of many cryptocurrencies rising – the crypto community can make an incredible impact through philanthropy!
Donating cryptocurrency is safe, easy, and fast. It’s also one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them. Donating cryptocurrency directly to Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This makes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support your favorite cause.
A gift of cryptocurrency made before December 31 of a calendar year may reduce your tax burden for the year you give. Defer to your financial advisor to explain the possible tax benefits associated with donating cryptocurrency for your unique circumstance.
Your charitable gift will provide vital support for our organization as well as immediate or deferred tax benefits for you and your family. Every dollar invested in Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area returns $7 in economic benefits to individuals and society, so your contribution has the potential to influence the well-being of others far into the future.
If you want to include Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area in your estate planning, our legal name is FOTC-SF Bay Area.
A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will, trust, fund, or endowment specifying a gift be made to family, friends or Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area as part of your estate plan.
If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help further our mission while retaining enjoyable tax benefits.
Help us disrupt the cycle of poverty and uncover a child’s real potential for long-term success in life. For every $1 invested in Friends of the Children, the community benefits over $7 in saved social costs. Helping just one child saves the community $900,000!
Donate one time using your credit or debit card on our secure donation processor.
Checks can be mailed and made out to:
Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area
4100 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
FOTC - SF Bay Area is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 81-3921100.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Doi, Director of Development & Communications, SDoi@friendssfbayarea.org
