San Francisco and Marin

Questions

Are my online donations secure?
Yes, online donations are processed through PayPal to provide a safe and secure environment. More information can be found at https://www.paypal.com/webapps /mpp/paypal-safety-and-security

Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, YWCA San Francisco & Marin is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and your donations are tax deductible within the guidelines of the California and United States laws. Please keep your receipt as an official record of your donation.

What is your Tax ID #?
Our Tax ID # is 94-0997420.

Ways To Give

Donate Online

From our web site, you can make your gift securely online by clicking the button below. Several options are available:

  • Make a one-time gift.
  • Make a pledge with convenient monthly payments.
  • Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special.

In addition to donating online, there are other ways you can support the mission and work of YWCA.

Mail Your Gift

Mail your gift to:

YWCA San Francisco and Marin
Development Department
940 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Donate Stock or Other Securities

When you transfer stocks or other securities to the YWCA San Francisco and Marin, you are eligible for a tax deduction for fair market value.

Benefits to Giving a Gift of Stock

  • Your gift of securities entitles you to a federal charitable income tax deduction.
  • You are allowed to deduct the full fair market value of your gift when you make a gift of appreciated securities, as long as you have owned the securities for a year or more.
  • You may use your deduction for up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income.
  • You are allowed to carry any unused deduction forward for up to five additional years.
  • You will not be required to pay capital gains tax on the stock you donate.

How Can I Make a Gift of Stock?

  1. Discuss tax related issues with your attorney or accountant.
  2. Authorize your stock broker or your bank to complete the transfer process.
  3. Instruct your broker/bank to call (415) 760-1344 to speak with Jane Winter, Executive Director.

If you are in possession of the physical securities, you can directly mail or hand deliver the certificate(s) without any endorsement or assignment to:

YWCA San Francisco and Marin
Development Department
940 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Please enclose a letter stating the purpose of your contribution. In a separate envelope, please include a signed stock power form for each gift. Your broker or banker will be able to provide you with the form.

My Gift is in Process – What’s Next?

Please notify us of all stock gifts. This will help us shepherd your gift securely through the transfer process. For more information, contact (415) 760-1344 to speak with Jane Winter, Executive Director.

Or write to us at:

YWCA San Francisco and Marin
Development Department
940 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Planned Giving

Choose from many giving options, including naming the YWCA San Francisco and Marin as a beneficiary in your will and more complex trust arrangements that provide life-long income. Help us secure the future!

For More Information

If you have questions about any of our giving programs, please contact Jane Winter, Executive Director at 415-760-1344 or jane@ywcasf-marin.org.