Tax-Smart giving

Join a community of donors who are committed to a culture of empowerment, justice, and dignity for survivors of violence, poverty, and inequity. 

There are many tax friendly ways to give that can align with your philanthropic passions and financial planning. We can help you meet your personal financial goals while making a long-lasting impact on our community.

Donation types

Donor-Advised Funds

A donor-advised fund (DAF) allows you to easily recommend a grant to YWCA. This flexible giving option simplifies charitable donations and may provide immediate tax benefits.

Make a DAF request

Include YWCA IN your Will or Living Trust

Including YWCA in your will or estate plan creates a lasting legacy of support. Planned gifts ensure future generations of survivors have access to safe housing and vital resources.

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Donate Cryptocurrency

Donating cryptocurrency is a simple, secure way to give. By contributing digital assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum, you can support survivors while potentially receiving tax advantages for your gift.

Benefits of gifting crypto:

  • No capital gains tax to pay on appreciated crypto

  • You may recieve a federal tax deduction against your income tax for the full value of the gift

  • Its safe and easy to do online

Donate Crypto

Non-Cash Assets

You can donate stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other securities directly to YWCA. This type of gift may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while maximizing the impact of your donation.

Benefits of gifting crypto:

  • Avoid capital gains taxes, which means you save money and can give up to 20% more than if you sold the assets and then made a cash donation

  • By gifting appreciated securities or assets, you may be eligible to recieve a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the asset and reduce your taxable income

  • Transferring assets is a straightforward process. Our team is ready to assist you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Donate Stock

Designate A Beneficiary

Naming YWCA as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or investment account is a simple way to make a meaningful gift that costs you nothing today.

Designate your Beneficiary

Give QCDs from an IRA

Use qualified charitable distribution (QCD) you are 70½ or older, you can donate directly from your IRA to YWCA. This gift counts toward your required minimum distribution and may reduce your taxable income.

Benefits of gifting crypto:

  • IRA gifts are generally not recognized as taxable income

  • the gift is made directly rom your IRA account, either by writing a check from your IRA account of by having your administrator issue a payment

  • If you must take a Required Minimum Distribution, giving from your IRA is a compassionate way to fulfill it

Donate from IRA

Our Information

If you’d like to make a gift through any of the above mediums or have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Contact us

Philanthropy:

Laura Foley, Major Gifts Officer
lfoley@ywcaclarkcounty.org

☎ (360) 906-9123

Legal name and TAX ID

YWCA Clark County

3609 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98663

Tax ID (EIN): 91-0569882
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization