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Support The YMCA of Greater San Francisco
All this critical work cannot be delivered without the robust community partnerships and generous donations of time and financial support provided by you – members of our Bay Area community.
Ways To Support the YMCA of Greater San Francisco
Join our cause of strengthening community by investing today. Learn more about different ways you can become a part of community transformation.
Sponsorship
Support a signature event and build community while having fun! Throughout the year, the Y engages the Bay Area community in a variety of events.
IRA Distribution
If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.
Gift of Property
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to our organization.
If you are interested in learning more about donating property, please email our team.
Planned Giving
Create your legacy by exploring how you can support our mission well into the future by joining the Y’s Heritage Club.
The YMCA of Greater San Francisco recognizes the generous individuals who are leaving a legacy commitment to the Y through their wills, retirement plans, and other planned-giving arrangements. A gift to the Y’s endowment ensures the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility endure and programs will positively impact our community for generations to come.
Make the YMCA of Greater San Francisco a beneficiary by:
Donor Advised Funds
A DAF is a type of charitable giving account that allows donors to combine multiple donations into a single account and make grants over time. This can be a convenient way to give to the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, as you can recommend grants to the organization whenever you choose. Contributions to a DAF are invested and grow tax-free. This means the return on your charitable contributions can go straight to the Y and other charities you admire.
Gift of Securities
Gifting stock or mutual funds is a wonderful way to support the Y and bypass capital gains taxes. A gift of stock (or other appreciated property) entitles you to a market value tax deduction and if the stock has been held for more than one year, capital gains tax may be avoided on any appreciation by donating the stock prior to sale. The Y benefits by selling the stock without paying taxes on the gain, and you benefit from making a contribution that would be larger than what you might have been able to donate in cash.
For stock held in brokerage accounts, your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock through a direct transfer to the YMCA of Greater San Francisco.
MAILING ADDRESS
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., P.O. Box 7368, San Francisco, CA 94120-9366
c/o YMCA of Greater San Francisco
To ensure that you receive appropriate credit for your stock gift, you may email, mail or fax the securities transfer form below with your information including donor name, stock and number of shares.
Giving tuesday
December 3, 2024
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.
Help us build stronger, healthier communities where everyone can be, belong, and become.
Double your impact! Donate now and your gift will be matched by YGSF Board Members.
Your Impact Goes A Long Way
10,000
Youth in our Youth Development programs gain the resources, personal strengths, and relationships needed to close achievement gaps and build bright, positive futures.
15,000
Youth have received mental health support nationally in our Reach & Rise mentoring program.
33,500
Community members participate in our Health & Wellness programs daily, improving their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
12,400+
People of all ages participate yearly in our Outdoor Enrichment opportunities, building healthy habits and meaningful connections to nature.
Your Support changes Lives
The YMCA has been a lifeline. My family has received lifesaving services and resources, allowing me to provide for them. We received educational support for our children when they were in school and then workforce development now that they have graduated high school. Without the support of the YMCA, we would have gone underwater.
I am a recipient of the Maximum Reimbursement Amount (MRA scholarship), and it has helped me and my family tremendously. It has been a true blessing. Because of this scholarship, I could keep my daughter in preschool, otherwise I would not have been able to afford it. By having childcare, I can go to work and can keep my job. The YMCA has also supported my family with food and emotional support during this difficult time for my family. Everyone there is like family to me. I am truly grateful.”
I lost my job during the pandemic. If it wasn’t for Maritza, I don’t know where I would be. Since I called her over the phone, she has helped me from start to finish. She provided me with a computer, ensured I had internet access, helped me with my resume, made copies of my documents, and even prepared me for my interview. It is because of her that I now have a job. It is also because of her that I was able to get financial assistance from Children’s Council so that I could afford preschool for my son. And it is because of her that I am now also enrolled in City College to further my education and have more career choices.
Annual Giving Campaign
Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to ensure no one is without the services they need for a happy, healthy life. Join our cause by giving today.
FAQS
You can donate online through our secure giving page, by mail to 169 Steuart St., SF, CA 95105, or in person at any of our branches. For additional giving options like sponsorships or planned gifts, please email our team at [email protected]
We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, ACH/EFT, and checks.
Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please consult with a tax advisor for specific guidance.
Your donation supports a variety of programs and services, including youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility initiatives. We allocate all unrestricted funds based on the greatest needs to help build healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities for all generations.
You will receive a donation receipt via email or mail. If you need further assistance, please contact our donor relations team at [email protected]
Yes, you can select which YGSF location you’d like your donation to support.
While unrestricted gifts allow us maximum flexibility to address our community’s greatest needs, we understand the importance of supporting specific causes. Please let us know if you’d like your donation directed towards a particular program.
A one-time donation is a single gift, while a recurring donation is a monthly or annual pledge.
Yes, we offer the opportunity to make a memorial or honorary gift.
We offer various donor recognition levels based on the amount of your donation. Benefits may include public recognition, invitations to events, and exclusive donor perks.
Yes, you can choose to remain anonymous. Please indicate your preference when making your donation and we will ensure your anonymity.
If you are considering a major gift, please contact our development department at [email protected] and a member of our team will connect with you.
We welcome volunteers to support our mission. Please contact our team at [email protected] for more information.
Many companies offer matching gift programs. Please check with your employer to see if they participate and submit the necessary paperwork to the YMCA of Greater San Francisco.
The YGSF is a 501(c)(3) organization, which means that it is exempt from federal income tax and is eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and corporations.
Our tax EIN is 94-0997140
Throughout the year, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco hosts a variety of community and special fundraising events to ensure young people have a chance at a better future, foster healthy lifestyles and help build vibrant communities right where you live. You can see upcoming events by visiting the Calendar page.
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