Gifts of Belonging
Other Ways to Give
Build a community where everyone belongs through stock transfers, workplace matching, and other creative gifts.
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ACH TRANSFERS
Support Friends & Co with Easy, Direct Bank Transfers
Making a direct payment from your bank account via ACH is a secure and efficient way to support Friends & Co’s mission of creating meaningful connections for older adults. This method allows for convenient one-time or recurring contributions without the need for credit card processing.
Setting up an ACH transfer
For guidance on how to set up a direct bank transfer, including necessary account details, please contact our Philanthropy team. We’ll be happy to assist you with a secure and seamless setup process.
Donor Advised Fund
Support Meaningful Connections with Your Donor-Advised Fund
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a popular and tax-efficient way to support charitable organizations you care about, like Friends & Co. Think of it as a charitable investment account specifically designed for philanthropic giving.
When you contribute to your DAF, you may qualify for an immediate federal income tax charitable deduction, making it an excellent vehicle for maximizing your generosity.
Recommend a grant
We would be honored to be a recipient of your DAF grant. Please contact our Philanthropy team to get our official name, Federal ID Number (EIN), and mailing address to ensure your grant is processed smoothly.
Employee Matching
Double Your Impact: Ask Your Employer About Matching Gifts!
Many companies offer matching gift programs that can significantly increase the value of your donation to Friends & Co. If your employer has such a program, they may match your contribution dollar-for-dollar (or even more!), effectively doubling the support for older adults in our community.
Check for matching
Check with your company’s HR or community relations department to see if they have a matching gift program or contact our Philanthropy team for assistance.
Thrivent Funds
Direct Your Thrivent Choice Dollars® to Friends & Co
If you’re a Thrivent financial member, you have a unique opportunity to direct “Choice Dollars®” to support Friends & Co at no cost to you. This program allows eligible members to recommend where Thrivent distributes its charitable funds.
Direct Choice Dollars®
Simply log in to your Thrivent account online or contact your Thrivent financial professional to designate Friends & Co as your chosen charity.
Stock / IRA
Make a Meaningful Impact by Donating Appreciated Stocks
Many people choose to donate appreciated stocks to Friends & Co because it can offer significant tax advantages. Giving stock is an easy way to maximize your impact on meaningful connections for older adults.
Contribute Funds from your IRA Today
Donors age 70.5 or older are eligible to give tax-free gifts directly from their IRA to Friends & Co (Qualified Charitable Distributions).
Make a Gift
For personalized guidance and details needed to make a gift of stock or from your IRA, please contact us.
Host Your Event
Turn Your Passion into Purpose: Host a Fundraiser!
Consider hosting your own fundraising event! Whether it’s a small gathering with friends, a community bake sale, a charity walk, or an online campaign, your efforts can create meaningful connections.
Start Planning
We’d love to hear your ideas and help you make your event a success. Please contact our Philanthropy team to discuss your event.