Ways to Give
YVCF is committed to helping donors achieve their charitable goals, whether they are making a gift to support the Foundation’s operations, contributing to a Fund, or supporting a local nonprofit organization. Donors can choose to give immediate support for the community or establish a lasting legacy.
We offer a variety of gift acceptance tools and work closely with donors to identify their interests and preferred methods of giving; our team is here to discuss giving options with you: call 970-879-8632 or email info@yvcf.org. Most charitable gifts qualify for maximum tax advantage under federal law; we recommend consulting your financial planner to determine how a charitable gift could benefit you.
Cash
An outright gift is the simplest way to donate and always welcome. Donors who make gifts of cash are eligible for a charitable deduction in the year the gift is made.
You can DONATE ONLINE, mail a check, or send funds via electronic funds transfer.
Please mail checks to the address below and include the fund destination in the memo line:
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
348 Oak Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Call 970-879-8632 for bank wiring and ACH instructions.
Stock & Securities
A gift of appreciated securities provides an immediate charitable deduction for the full market value while avoiding capital gains taxes typically due upon sale.
Please contact our office prior to initiating a stock donation to let our staff know the specifics of your donation (number and type of shares) and your intentions so that we can track the donation and ensure proper gift routing and donor acknowledgement.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
If you are over 70 1/2 years old, taking a Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA, and would like to explore a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to potentially minimize the tax implication and/or maximize your charitable giving, the Foundation can assist you by:
- working with you to personalize your giving and help you meet your charitable goals
- being the qualified charitable entity for your distribution
- distributing your QCD to one or more nonprofit organizations over a defined period of time by establishing a Designated QCD Fund
Email or call us at 970-879-8632 to set up an introductory meeting and learn more.
Life Insurance
If you find you and your family no longer need your life insurance policy as a layer of financial protection and are considering cancelling your policy, you can contribute your life insurance to a 501(c)(3) public charity, like the Community Foundation. By transferring ownership of your policy during your lifetime, you’re able to use the value of your policy to benefit your favorite causes, while also potentially reducing your estate tax liability. You can also name a charity now to be a beneficiary of your policy after your lifetime, helping to extend your charitable legacy (see Planned Giving below).
Complex Assets
Real estate, appreciated securities, closely held stock and other real assets can be donated per our current gift acceptance policy and may be deductible as a charitable contribution based on the fair market value of the gift. Please call our office to discuss your gift.
Planned Giving
Plan now for your legacy of giving – establish a Legacy Fund with the Community Foundation, make a bequest in your will or trust, or designate us as a beneficiary of your life insurance, retirement plan or charitable remainder trust. Learn more about leaving your legacy and YVCF’s Sleeping Giant Society.
We strongly encourage you to meet with your professional advisor(s) prior to executing a planned gift.
– Eileen and Lon Allen