WAYS TO GIVE
Planned gifts—most often donations made through your will or trust—cost nothing today but can create a lasting, meaningful impact. That’s why so many people choose to include them in their legacy. Teen Challenge has partnered with Freewill to offer unique and impactful ways to give.
Scroll down to explore more options!
Gifts in a Will or Trust
Including a donation in your will or trust is the most common—and easiest—way to make a planned gift. It’s a powerful way to leave a legacy.
Want to learn more or get help creating your will or trust? You can get started for free!
Qualified Cheritable Distributions
If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork, and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.
Stocks
Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can
track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get the tax savings you deserve. If you would
prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link above to
notify Teen Challenge of Southern California of your gift.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. This tool automatically links with your DAF, allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used and notifies Southern California Teen CHallenge of your intentions. Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.
Cryptocurrency
We now accept donations of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies! This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits