| Why Give to the YMCA? |
| The Sarasota Family YMCA has been part of the Southwest Florida landscape for over sixty years and subscribes to the principles and practices of a Judeo-Christian organization that has been in existence for almost two hundred years. We are located at the heart of our community and the leader in social service programs for children. |
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| How can I give stock? |
| To give stock contact us @ 941-951-1336 to alert us to the transaction. |
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| How do I transfer stock? |
Contact your broker with the following instructions to our trading account:
Smith Barney
Acct. #150-28160-1-8-401
DTC #0418
Tax ID: 59-2115288
941-364-7444
For Benefit of: YMCA Foundation of Sarasota
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| How can I get a sample Charitable Remainder Unitrust or Annuity Trust document based on my special circumstances? |
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Contact Karin Gustafson, President @ 941-951-1336 to receive a complimentary, no obligation document.
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| How do I add a codicil to my will? |
Contact your attorney. Suggested language:
I GIVE AND BEQUEATH TO THE YMCA FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA, INC.,
a( 501 C(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHOSE TAX ID # IS: 59-2115288)
LOCATED AT ONE SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE, #302 ,SARASOTA, FLORIDA:
1) MY ENTIRE RESIDUAL ESTATE;
2) A SPECIFIED SUM OF $_______; OR
3) _______%.
I RELY ON THE STEWARDSHIP OF YMCA OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE THE BEST USE FOR MY GIFT;
MY GIFT IS TO BE RESTRICTED AS FOLLOWS:
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| If I want to donate real estate, where do I begin? |
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You can contact our President, Kari Gustafson @ 941-951-1336 ext. 3 who will discuss the details with you in giving straightforward gifts of simple real estate or more complicated properties requiring environmental impact surveys.
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| Can I have a gift named for me? |
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There are many named gift opportunities from scholarships for Y kids attending college to endowed funds each keeps giving in perpetuity. Currently naming opportunities exist at Y fitness facilities and Y residential facilities for children in foster care. Whether an endowed gift or a family name on a room or facility, each creates a meaningful legacy. Contact the YMCA Foundation 941-951-1336 to discuss a gift naming commensurate with your wishes and the size of your gift.
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| How can I become a Scholarship sponsor? |
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Contact Caroline Chambliss @941-951-1336 ext. 6 to be presented with a list of eligible students.
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| How do I make an honorary or memorial contribution? |
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Send your gift along with the person to be memorialized or honored and their address. We will inform the appropriate parties of your gift and give you a tax acknowledgment.
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| How do I donate a boat or car to benefit the YMCA? |
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Call us at 941-951-1336 to discuss such a transaction.
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| How can I liquidate an estate to benefit the YMCA? |
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Contact us at 941-951-1336 for a sample contract. We can liquidate your estate onsite or in our 3,000 sq. ft. facility. You may either donate entirely for a tax -deduction or consign for a 30% fee.
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| How do I become involved in "Going for the Gold?" |
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Contact the Foundation office @ 941-951-1336. All proceeds from the GOING FOR THE GOLD dinner auction help change lives for children and families in need.
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| How can I/we become a participant in the Community Coalition for Children? |
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The Community Coalition for Children provides the "extras" for children in foster care. Outings to the theatre, dinner at a restaurant, a day at the beach; these are activities our Coalition partners undertake. You can become a partner by calling Caroline Chambliss at the Foundation office 941-951-1336
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| What is the tax ID number? |
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The YMCA Foundation of Sarasota tax identification number is 59-2115288.
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