As we come to the end of 2015, we want to thank you for your generous gifts throughout the year to support Sanctuary of Hope! This was a great year for us as we celebrated five years of service to the community; and the impact you have had on the lives of our youth. Every year people ask how they can help SOH as the year comes to a close. One of the most important ways to help us impact young lives is to make a year-end financial gift.
Year-end giving helps us to meet current needs as we move into the next year. And, we have a goal to finish strong in 2015 and create positive momentum to impact more lives in 2016.
Thank you for being “a lifesaver” and for considering how you can make a huge difference with a special year-end gift.
WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR YEAR-END GIVING
Gifts of Cash
The most popular way to make a gift is with cash, check, or credit card. To take a deduction for the gift on your 2015 tax return, your gift must be postmarked or received by SOH on or before December 31, 2015. You can also donate by going online here.
Corporate Match
Many large and local corporations offer employee charitable giving match programs. Check with your company to see if they offer corporate matching, thus doubling your donation to SOH. If interested, please contact us for further instructions.
Gifts of Non-Cash Assets
You can also donate certain assets of value to SOH, which can be a tax benefit to the donor, including:
Stocks/bonds/mutual funds: You can donate to SOH instead of selling it. Have your investment broker contact our office for instructions to transfer the securities to our account.
Real Estate: This is especially beneficial if the property is worth less now than when you purchased it. You can donate the proceeds from the sale to SOH and take a capital loss on your tax return.
Important Note
Please consult your tax adviser before making any major decisions that may have an impact on your tax liability. Also, donating these types of gifts generally take longer to arrange, so notify your investment adviser right away to make sure your gift can qualify as a 2015 transaction for tax purposes.
Disclosure
The purpose of this publication is only to make you aware of the possibilities that may exist for you to make a donation to Sanctuary of Hope. This is not to be taken as advice for financial or tax purposes.