WAYS TO GIVE
Every gift to Episcopal Community Services makes a difference to a neighbor in need!
ECS is pleased to provide you, your attorney, accountant, or tax advisor with additional information and assistance. Please keep in mind that this information is general in nature. Always contact your professional tax advisor to learn how this general information relates to your individual circumstances.
Thank you for your support of ECS!
cash
Gifts may be made by cash, check, or credit card. For your convenience, you may give online here.
If you’d prefer to send a check, please make it payable to Episcopal Community Services and mail it to:
Episcopal Community Services
Attn: Development Department
401 Mile of Cars Way Ste 350
National City, CA 91950
Stocks or securities
A gift of appreciated stock generally offers a two-fold tax saving: avoiding capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the stock and providing an income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock at the time of the gift. Gifts of stock are valued at the mean price on the date of transfer to Episcopal Community Services.
To donate appreciated securities, please contact Timothy Whipple, Development Director, at 619.609.1182 or twhipple@ecscalifornia.org.
Donor-advised funds
A donor-advised fund is a giving vehicle that allows you to combine favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support Episcopal Community Services. They are an excellent way to both simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your strategic philanthropic goals.
If you already have a donor-advised fund and would like to make a gift to ECS, you can get started using DAF Direct by clicking here.
Faithful Flight Sustaining Giving Program
If you’re the type of person who believes that the greater good is done by small increments over time, then Faithful Flight is for you! Sustaining giving is an easy way to make a difference in the lives of children, adults, and families in your community. Joining the Faithful Flight means that you’ll be there for them month after month with a sustaining gift.
For more information, please click here or contact Timothy Whipple, Development Director, at 619.609.1182 or twhipple@ecscalifornia.org.
matching gifts
Many employers will match employees’ donations. This opportunity presents an additional source of income for Episcopal Community Services and is an easy way to leverage your gift into a larger donation. To find out if your company participates in a matching gift program, click here or check in with your company’s Human Resources Department.
Donors must initiate the Matching Gift process, so be sure to secure the proper forms to forward with your gift to ECS. Donors are given credit for both their original gift and any matching gift they secure.
PLANNED GIVING
Leave a legacy for children and adults in need by remembering ECS in your estate planning. For more information, including a free wills guide, suggested bequest language, and other helpful resources, please contact Timothy Whipple, Development Director, at 619.609.1182 or twhipple@ecscalifornia.org.
DONATE YOUR VEHICLE
Make a difference by donating your unwanted car, boat, motorcycle, or another vehicle to ECS. Donating is easy and the proceeds of the sale support our mission and may qualify for a tax deduction. To learn more click here or call 877.737.8344
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Another great way to partner with ECS is to collect items - on your own or with a group - to benefit the clients we serve. Please contact Angel Ibarra for guidelines or check out our Amazon wish list for specific items our programs need you can have delivered right to us.