Ways to Give

Explore meaningful ways to contribute to the YMCA of East Bay and make a positive impact in your community.

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Explore Ways to Support Your Community Today

Explore the various ways you can support the YMCA of East Bay and help us continue our mission.

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Make a secure online donation to support our programs and services. Every contribution counts!

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Gifts by Mail

Gifts by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order should be made payable to the YMCA of the East Bay. Please include a note telling us how you’d like your gift to be used.

 

You can mail your check to:

YMCA of the East Bay
Attn: Development
2111 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA  94704

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Stocks, Securities, Wire Transfers

Stocks and Securities

Gifts of appreciated securities, stocks and bonds can provide considerable tax advantages when transferred to the YMCA of the East Bay before they are sold—creating an income tax deduction and avoiding the capital gains tax that would have been due upon their sale if held more than a year. Please consult with your tax advisor for taxable benefits.

To donate securities from your brokerage account to the YMCA of the East Bay:

  1. Please complete the Stock and Securities Transfer Request Form and send it to your broker or financial advisor. This form includes all the YMCA’s broker information you need to send to your broker.
  2. Please also send a copy of the completed form to Manny Nungaray, Chief Development Officer at mnungaray@ymcaeastbay.org. This will ensure the YMCA of the East Bay properly credits your gift as you intended.

How the securities transfer process works:

  • Your broker initiates your securities transfer via the Depository Trust Company (DTC) system, and the shares are delivered electronically to the YMCA of the East Bay brokerage account.
  • Vanguard notifies YMCA of the East Bay that your gift of securities has been received.
  • Your gift of securities is considered complete when the date the stock is received in the YMCA of the East Bay brokerage account

In order for the YMCA of the East Bay to properly credit the gift, it is important that you or your broker notify us of the gift and its intended purpose, and that the broker reference your name in the DTC transfer instructions by including donor’s name, address, name of security, number of shares, and designation/purpose.

Wire Transfers

To make a gift by wire transfer, follow these steps:

  1. Complete the Wire Transfer Request Form and send it to your banker or financial advisor.
  2. Please also send a copy of the completed form to Manny Nungaray, Chief Development Officer at mnungaray@ymcaeastbay.org. The bank will then transfer the funds from your account to the YMCA of the East Bay.

By sending us a copy of the form, you alert us of your gift and ensure that it will be used as you intended.

Questions? Please contact Development Department at development@ymcaeastbay.org.

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Donor-Advised Fund

A simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about most. Think of it as a charitable savings account — you contribute to your fund, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to your favorite nonprofits at your own pace. 

Learn more or use the tool to make your DAF gift today!

Your gift through a DAF helps us continue our mission to Advance Health, Empower Youth, and Strengthen Communities.

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Give Through Your IRA

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a charitable gift directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to the YMCA. This type of gift, known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), is a smart way to support your community while reducing your taxable income.

A QCD counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) but is not subject to federal income tax, making it one of the most tax-efficient ways to give.

How It Works:

  1. Contact your IRA administrator to request a Qualified Charitable Distribution to the YMCA of the East Bay.
  2. Provide the following information:
    • Legal Name: YMCA of the East Bay
    • Address: Attn: Development Office, 2111 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA  94704
    • Tax ID (EIN): 94-1156635
  3. Ask your IRA administrator to include your name and contact information with the check so we can properly acknowledge your gift.
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Multiply Your Impact with Matching Gifts

Did you know your donation could go double or triple as far—at no extra cost to you?

Many companies offer Matching Gift programs, meaning they’ll match donations made by their employees to eligible nonprofits like ours. That means your support can make twice the difference in advancing health, empowering youth, and strengthening communities.

 

Use the tool below to see if your company offers a match program!

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In-Kind Gifts

In-kind gifts are non-cash donations of goods or services that support our mission. Your contributions can help us provide essential resources to our community.

Reach out to Chief Development Officer, Manny Nungaray at mnungaray@ymcaeastbay.org to learn more!

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Car Donation

Donate your vehicle to support our programs. Your car donation can help us raise funds to continue serving our community.

If you're interested, reach out to Chief Development Officer, Manny Nungaray at mnungaray@ymcaeastbay.org to learn more!

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Planned Giving

Impact our organization today and tomorrow by providing vital support for our projects, activities and goals. Enjoy tax benefits for you and your family and influence the future well-being of others.

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Explore Giving Communities

  • Join the Heritage Club

    The YMCA of the East Bay recognizes individuals who plan to leave a legacy by committing a portion or all of any part of their wills, trusts, retirement plans, and other planned gift. We will be able to thank you and recognize you as a member of the YMCA of the East Bay Heritage Club.

    Contact Manny Nungaray, Chief Development Officer at mnungaray@ymcaeastbay.org to make plans or notify us of your planned gift intentions.

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  • Join the Y365 Giving Circle

    Y365 Giving Circle is a special community of supporters who strengthen the Y’s mission every day of the year. Your monthly gift, made automatically through your credit card, provides dependable support that helps the YMCA of the East Bay continue to serve children, families, and communities—365 days a year.

    How It Works:

    1. Choose a monthly amount that fits your budget. This will be charged the 1st of each month.
    2. Your gift is securely charged to your credit card each month.
    3. You’ll receive annual giving statements and updates on how your generosity is changing lives.

    Every dollar you give helps ensure that the Y remains accessible and inclusive for all—today and throughout the year. To become a Y365 member, please make your gift online at (giving link) and select ‘Recurring Donation.’

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  • Become a President's Club Member

    The President’s Club honors donors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the YMCA’s mission through an annual gift of $1,500 or more. Members of this distinguished giving circle play a vital role in ensuring that the YMCA of the East Bay can continue to strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

    Member Benefits:

    • Recognition in YMCA publications and events
    • Invitations to exclusive President’s Club gatherings and mission briefings
    • Regular updates on the impact of your giving throughout the year
    • The satisfaction of knowing you are helping build a stronger, healthier East Bay for all
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  • Gifts in Tribute

    Make a gift in honor of, or in memory of someone special. We will be sure to notify the recipient of your generosity without disclosing the gift amount.

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Thanks for exploring all ways to support YMCA of the East Bay. All gifts make a huge impact in organization and community.

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Tax ID Number: 94-1156635

To ensure privacy, all donor information, including names and addresses, names of beneficiaries, nature and worth of estates, etc. will be kept confidential by YMCA of the East Bay unless the donor grants permission of referral or testimonial. YMCA of the East Bay does not sell, rent, or lend names and addresses including email addresses of our donors to any outside individuals, businesses or organizations. The annual report and donor walls are public information and only provide giving levels.