Tax-Smart Giving
Join a community of donors dedicated to building a future rooted in empowerment, justice, and dignity for survivors of violence, poverty, and inequity
There are many tax-smart ways to support this work while aligning your giving with your personal values and financial goals. Our team can help you make a meaningful, lasting impact on our community in ways that also support your long-term financial planning.
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.
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.
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:
Avoid capital gains tax on appreciated crypto assets.
Receive a federal income tax deduction for the full fair market value of your gift, if you itemize.
Simple, secure online giving makes the process fast and accessible.
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 non-cash Assets:
Eliminate capital gains taxes, allowing you to save money—and often give up to 20% more compared to selling the asset and donating the cash.
Receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the appreciated securities or assets you donate, potentially lowering your taxable income.
Easy, guided transfer process—our team works with you step-by-step to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
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.
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 from an IRA:
Avoid taxable income, as IRA charitable gifts are generally not counted toward your taxable income.
Give directly from your IRA, either by writing a check from your IRA account or having your plan administrator send the gift on your behalf.
Fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in a meaningful and compassionate way while supporting the YWCA’s mission.
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!
Legal name and TAX ID
YWCA Clark County
3609 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98663
Tax ID (EIN): 91-0569882
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization