You Can Help!

Because of the treatment they receive from society, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth are at high risk for serious social, emotional, and health problems. You can help by committing financial resources; providing direct services to youth; serving as speakers and advocates on behalf of LGBTQ youth; or offering your adminstrative and organizational skills on behalf of NYAC or the local programs in your communities.

One of the best ways and easiest ways to support NYAC in their efforts to assist LGBTQ Youth is to Make a donation online now through our secure online form.

There are a variety of other ways you can support us including:

Make a Donation Online Now

Designate through CFC or United Way

Donating Appreciated Securities

Planned Giving

Donate Online

One Time Contributions

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CFC and United Way Campaigns

Over the past several years, NYAC has been designated as a participating agency in the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and local United Way Campaign. Each year, NYAC has benefited from the tremendous generosity of those involved in these workplace giving campaigns; and each year contributions to NYAC have grown! Last year, we received a record amount in pledges thanks to each of you who participated!

If your employer participates in the United Way Campiagn or if you are a federal employee, please designate NYAC as your beneficiary. These critical dollars help to ensure that NYAC can provide the highest quality programs and services to our more than 130 member organizations and the hundreds of thousands of young people they serve.

Of course your contribution is fully tax-deductible and you can rest asured that every dollar you give goes to work directly in advocating for the needs of young LGBTQ people.

CFC, United Way, NYAC, and YOU! Making a difference! CFC Number 11082

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Donating Appreciated Securities

Why donate stocks, bonds or mutual funds?

Tax laws provide that someone can donate an appreciated asset and take an immediate deduction on their taxes for the current market value regardless of the original cost. That means that if you donate stocks, bonds, or mutual funds directly to NYAC, you would be able to report a charitable contribution for the full market value of your gift while not incurring a capital gains tax.

For Example:

Jaron wants to make a contribution to NYAC and has a portfolio that includes 100 shares of XYZ Communications stock. Jaron purchased the stock in 1995 for $20 / share for a total of $2,000. Today, the shares are valued at $7,000. Jaron decides that he wants to use the proceeds from the sale of the XYZ stock to make a donation to NYAC.

If Jaron sells the stock, he realizes a capital gain of $5,000 and will owe as much as $1,000 in federal long-term capital gains tax. NYAC would receive a gift of $6,000 and Jaron could report a charitable contribution of $6,000.

However, if Jaron donates his 100 shares of XYZ stock directly to NYAC, he would not incur a capital gains tax and the entire $7,000 would benefit NYAC. Jaron would also be able to report a charitable contribution of $7,000. In this scenario, Jaron makes the most of his contribution for himself and NYAC.

How do I donate stocks, bonds or mutual funds to NYAC?

Donating stock to NYAC is easy. We have a brokerage account in Washington, DC and you can transfer the stocks electronically.

All you need to do is contact your broker with the following information and ask them to call our account manager with your name and address so that NYAC can be sure to acknowledge your contribution.

For more information, please e-mail donate@nyacyouth.org or call 202.319.7596 x10.

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Planned Giving

"There's so much I haven't done that I always wanted to do --parachute from a plane, open a bed and breakfast, write a trashy romance novel. If only I had the time . . . But that's life. So lately I've been thinking about loose ends. I don't want my savings gobbled up by probate, and I've been wanting to find a way to help youth in our community after I'm gone. Making out a will isn't gruesome -- it's basic, like savings accounts or life insurance. It's a way to say you took pride in doing things right. You took care of business, right to the end. Of course, I'd really rather live forever. But in this life, you do what you can."

At NYAC, we know there are so many reasons why people become one of our financial contributors; and we know how important it is for us to provide a variety of means for you to make a difference. Over the years, many of you have asked us about planned giving options and we are thankful for those individuals who have included us in their giving even after they have left this world.

Planned giving demonstrates thoughtful preparation and reflects your heartfelt desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. You know how hard growing up can be, and your investment can make it easier for countless young people whose lives are still ahead of them.

Although we cannot provide legal advice, NYAC can refer you to a team of individuals who can assist you in meeting all of your estate planning needs. We know this is not an easy subject to talk about, but its better to discuss it now so that you can be assured your wishes are clearly understood.

Below are just a few of the most popular financial tools which you can consider.

1. Wills and Bequests

2. Charitable Gift Annuities

3. Deferred Payment Gift Annuities

4. Pooled Income Funds

5. Charitable Remainder Unitrusts

6. Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts

7. Charitable Lead Trusts

8. Retained Life Interest Gifts

9. Life Insurance Gifts

For more information, please e-mail donate@nyacyouth.org or call 202.319.7596 x10.

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