Way to Grow is deeply thankful for the financial support we receive that allows us to serve the most isolated families in Minneapolis, and ensure that children are born healthy, stay healthy, and are prepared for school. Last year, we served 1,720 children and parents through 11,139 home visits. With your great support, we can reach even more families whose futures will be brighter because of your generosity.
Want to join our family of supporters? It’s easy! You can choose from several ways to give that will fuel our mission. Four ways to support Way to Grow:
Go online: You can find our website here (link). With a few keystrokes, you can make a one-time gift, or set in motion an automatic monthly gift. Either way, we are grateful for your support which helps us serve families and children.
Mail us a check: We love receiving checks! Simply send your gift to Way to Grow, 201 Irving Avenue North, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Your envelope will put a song in our hearts.
Shares of stock: If you own stock that has grown in value – and that you’ve held for one year or longer – it may be tax-wise to transfer the shares directly to Way to Grow (rather than selling them). Here’s why. First, you’ll avoid paying capital gains tax on the shares’ growth, and so will Way to Grow, which receives 100% of the proceeds tax-free as a charitable organization. Second, you’ll enjoy a tax deduction for the increased full fair market value of the shares. Third, you can make a meaningful gift without draining your checkbook. For details, call us at (612) 874-4740.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA: If you are age 70-1/2 or older, you can send a gift to Way to Grow directly from your IRA. This bypasses your federal tax return, so it is not counted as income, nor deducted as a gift. Even better, you are using pre-tax dollars to make a gift, so the gift costs you less. Individuals can give up to $100,000 each year to qualified charities through this method, putting already saved up dollars into action now to serve neighbors in need. Way to Grow would be pleased to receive your IRA gift! For assistance, check with your tax advisor or call us at (612) 874-4740.
Way to Grow cherishes gifts of all types and sizes. You have our heartfelt thanks for generously supporting our vision to ensure that every child has an opportunity to succeed in school and in life.
