Year-End Giving Made Easy: How to Make a Lasting Impact with Fred Finch

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the causes that matter most and make a meaningful difference.

At Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, your generosity helps children, youth, young adults, and families find hope, healing, and stability. Year-end giving not only supports our mission — it can also offer valuable tax advantages for you.

Whether you give through cash, stock, or other assets, your contribution can bring hope and healing to the participants we serve, their families and communities and may also provide valuable tax benefits for you.

When to Make Your Year-End Gift

To ensure your gift counts toward this tax year, please keep the following timelines in mind:

• Checks – Must be postmarked by December 31.

• Online donations – Must be completed by 11:59 p.m. PT on December 31.

• Gifts of stock – Should be initiated by early December to allow enough processing time.

• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) – Transfers from your IRA can be made directly to Fred Finch and may count toward your required minimum distribution. Deadlines vary by administrator, so please check their requirements.

• Wire transfers – Funds must be received by December 31 to qualify for a deduction this year.

If you plan to donate cryptocurrency, arrange a corporate matching gift, or give other non-cash assets like our planned giving, our Development Team is happy to help you through the process.

Ways to Give

Fred Finch accepts several types of donations, including:

• Online Gifts — Make an immediate, secure donation using your credit or debit card.

• Checks by Mail — Mail your contribution to:

  Fred Finch Youth & Family Services Development Department

  3800 Coolidge Ave, Oakland, CA 94602

• Gifts of Stock or Securities — Support our mission while potentially receiving tax benefits.

• Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA QCDs) — Give directly from your IRA to support families in need.

• Workplace or Matching Gifts — Double your impact through your employer’s matching gift program.

For more details, please contact:📞 1-415-212-2259📧 Development development@fredfinch.org

Every dollar you give helps Fred Finch provide mental health, housing, and supportive services that empower children and families to thrive. Your kindness ensures that those we serve have the resources they need to build brighter, more independent futures. Donate Now to Make a Difference »

This information is provided for general guidance and should not be considered tax, legal, or accounting advice.. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Federal Tax ID: 94-0474080.