Gifts
to The Village are used for our top priorities, which provide
valuable support and will "change lives" for children
and families. These highly advantageous gifts allow the president
to direct resources to new initiatives undertaken by The Village
in support of its mission. Unrestricted giving is critical for
meeting the ever-changing, and often unexpected, challenges of
the future.
If you prefer, you may choose to designate your contribution to
support a particular programmatic area and their overarching work.
Contributions designated to a specific program will be used in
support of initiatives undertaken by it, at the discretion of
the director.
Additionally, the Development Office would be happy to work with
you to create a specific endowment in support of the many exciting
initiatives of the Village, including: Permanency- Adoption &
Foster Care, Treatment, and Family & Community Support Programs.
Use
Your Credit Card
You can make a gift online or by calling the Development Office
at (860) 297- 0558.
Send a Check
Please make your check payable to The Village for Families and
Children, Inc. (The Village) Mail to:
The Village, 1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
If you would like to designate your gift to support a particular
program, please indicate this clearly on the memo line of your
check or in an accompanying note. All undesignated gifts will
be used to fund The Village's Top Priorities. Also include your
address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if applicable)
so that we may contact you, if necessary.
More
than 1,000 corporations and organizations offer programs to employees
that match charitable contributions, either in whole or part.
In some cases, gifts from spouses, directors, and retired employees
are also eligible for a match.
Please check with your Human Resources department to see if your
organization participates in a matching gift program. Your matching
gift could double or even triple your contribution to The Village.
Commemorating
a special person with a gift to The Village can be tremendously
satisfying. A commemorative gift is a lasting tribute to a friend,
colleague, or loved one and provides valuable support to further
the work of The Village. A gift "in honor of" someone
usually is made while that person is living, often for milestone
occasions such as a birthday, promotion, or retirement. A gift
"in memory of" someone is the term used when the namesake
is deceased. Both are referred to as commemorative.
There are many ways to make a commemorative gift. All the financial
strategies of planned giving apply, or you may choose to make
an outright gift. As with all gifts to The Village, commemorative
gifts are utilized in support of the top priorities of the agency,
or you may choose to purchase a commemorative brick to be installed
at The Village's main campus. Additional recognition opportunities
within The Village also are available.
To make a commemorative gift, you can donate online or contact
the Development Office at (860) 297-0558 for further information
concerning specific recognition opportunities.
Gifts
of appreciated securities are a popular alternative to cash gifts
since they offer many tax advantages. In addition to receiving
an income tax deduction for the full market value of the securities,
you also avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. In essence,
you save twice--on income tax and capital gains tax. If the security
is used to fund a charitable trust or gift annuity, you may receive
substantial estate and gift tax benefits as well.
How to Make a Gift of Securities to The Village
If your broker or bank holds yours certificates of stock:
Please inform your broker that you wish to make a gift of stock
to The Village. The broker will want to know the name of the stock
and number of shares you are contributing.
After notifying your broker, please contact the Development Office
at
(860) 297-0558 or by e-mailing the Development Office. Be prepared to provide the following information:
Your broker's name and telephone number
The
name of the stock and number of shares you wish to contribute
The
designation of your gift
We
promptly will call your broker with instructions for the disposition
of your gift. Please remember, DO NOT sell the stock and forward
the proceeds to The Village. This will jeopardize the excellent
tax benefits you could receive for the disposition of the stock.
You will be notified of the amount of your contribution deduction
based on the date that the transfer is completed.
If you hold the certificates of stock yourself:
Please mail them via U.S. Postal Service (first class/registered)
without an endorsement or assignment, along with a letter stating
the purpose of your gift to:
Development, The Village
1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
In a separate envelope, please send one endorsed Stock Power for
each certificate. Endorse each form exactly as your name appears
on the front on your certificate(s). You do not need to include
additional information on the Stock Power Form. Please
click here for the Stock Power Form.
Please send the form to The Village at the address listed above.
If you prefer, you may call the Development Office at (860) 297-0558
and arrange a convenient time to deliver the forms in person.
Your stock certificates will not be negotiable until we receive
both envelopes, making this a safe way to transfer your stock
to The Village. Your gift date is established from the postmark
on the envelope. We will notify you of the valuation of the stock
based on that date.
Gifts
of real property can consist of almost any type of real estate,
including personal or recreational residences, farms, ranches,
commercial buildings, or land. Gifts of property are reviewed
and accepted by the Village on a case-by-case basis. Individual
goals and financial needs determine the most appropriate methods
of giving real estate property. Options for giving include:
an
outright gift;
a
life income gift in which you receive an income based in part
on the net proceeds of the sale; or
a
life tenancy gift, in which you retain the right to live on the
property for your lifetime.
If
you are interested in making a gift of real property, please contact
the Development Office by e-mail or
by calling (860) 297-0558.
The
facilities at The Village can be enriched through gifts of personal
property. You are entitled to an income tax charitable contribution
deduction for the full fair market value of the object, provided
the object's use is directly related to The Village's mission
of treatment, placement and permanency and family and community.
The Internal Revenue Service requires donors to complete Form
8283 if the estimated value of the property is $500 or more; if
the estimated value is $5,000 or more, an independent appraisal
is required. The Village's Development Office will provide a tax
receipt that describes the donated items. However, The Village
cannot, by law, provide a dollar value for those objects given.
If you are interested in making a gift of personal property, please
contact the Development Office by e-mail
or by calling (860) 297-0558.
Planned
or deferred gifts enable you to provide future support for The
Village, or a specific Village program that is important to you.
These types of gifts generally provide favorable tax benefits
and may provide you with a life income stream. Planned gifts are
connected directly to your financial and/or estate plans. Deferred
gifts are given today, but The Village will not realize their
benefit until sometime in the future.
There are a number of different types of planned and deferred
gifts, some of which are outlined below:
Bequests
Charitable
Gift Annuities
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable
Lead Trusts
Gifts of Life Insurance
Gifts
of Retirement Plan Assets
If
you are interested in receiving information on any of these planned
giving vehicles or have a question, please contact the Development Office
by e-mail
or by calling (860) 297- 0558.
The Village is pleased to announce our participation in the United
Way of the Capital Region Campaign. Individual employees can find
The Village in the listing of organizations published in each
local campaign brochure.
Don't miss this opportunity to support the Village and advance
its programs for families and children. Also, you may contribute
to the United Way of the Capital Region by supporting its Human
Resource pool or by designating a gift directly to the Village.
The Village's United Way code: #5021. Your support is greatly
appreciated.
The
Annual Fund, "Together We Can Change Lives" is designed
to generate private support for The Village through a yearly campaign.
The Fund comprises contributions made by individuals, business
and corporations of the agency. Unrestricted dollars raised go
directly to where the need is greatest and assists The Village
in responding to critical issues with families and children. Through
these vital resources, new initiatives relating to Adoption and
Foster Care, Treatment and Family and Community Support Programs
are made possible.
If you would like to make a gift to The Village, call the Development
Office at (860)297-0558.
The
1809 Society recognizes all individuals who provide for The Village
through their wills or other charitable plans. Often these contributions
help endow for The Village's future , provide programmatic support,
and advance The Village's mission to serve families and children
in the Greater Hartford region.
The 1809 Society members have demonstrated a vision and a commitment
to The Village through charitable gift plans. Thanks to the 1809
Society, The Village continues to improve its programs and activities.
The Village is honored that these donors have elevated The Village
to the level of family through inclusion in their wills or estate
plans.
The 1809 Society recognizes each member either by name or anonymously.
Anonymous recognition protects an individual's privacy wishes.
Donors receive a seasonal newsletter that features articles on
The Village and financial planning tips.
As you consider making a gift to the Village, we hope that you
will involve our Development Office so we can acknowledge and
recognize your support. Inquiries are treated in strict confidence,
and there is never any obligation when seeking information. The
Village always encourages potential contributors to review these
matters with professional advisors.
We offer information on a variety of charitable plans you may
consider for The Village (see Planned Gifts). To learn more about
the 1809 Society as well as other ways you can support The Village,
please contact the Development Office by e-mail
or by calling (860) 297- 0558.
The
Village's giving societies is based on the total amount of the
contribution and any matching gifts received. Membership at a
higher gift levels may be invited to events, including receptions,
special briefings, programs, and seminars.
Virginia
Thrall Smith Society($10,000 - plus)
Brainard-Goodwin
Society ($5,000 - $9,999)
President's
Society ($2,500 to $4,999)
Trumbull-Robinson
Society ($1,000 to $2,499)
The Trumbull- Robinson Society annual gifts totaling $1,000 or
more to The Village. Membership represents exceptional devotion
to the goals of the agency and its mission of building a community
of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children.
Hillyer
-Jewell Society ($500 to $999)
The Hillyer- Jewell Society honors those individuals who have
exhibited leadership through an annual gift of $500 to $999. Supporters
of The Village demonstrate commitment to excellence and to advancing
the mission. Other Recognition Societies:
Cooley
- Williams Society ($250 to $499)
Perkins-Keney
Society ($125 to $249)
Village
Society - ($50 to $124)
Donate Your Vehicle to the Village
Donate your car, boat, truck, RV, Jet Ski, or snomobile
to the Village and receive a tax deduction. This no cost, no hassle
process begins when you contact our fundraising partner, Donation
Line, LLC, at 877-227-7487. Make sure to ask for our extension,
1630. Or you can click here,
"Donate Your Car Now," and complete the Vehicle
Donation Form online. Make sure to select "The Village for
Families and Children" from the dropdown list. Please have
your title in hand when you donate.
