There are many ways to make a gift to Friends of CASA of Franklin County, Ohio. In each instance, your thoughtful gift will meaningfully benefit the children in our communities who have been abused and neglected – children served by CASA’s Guardians ad Litem (GALs). Every donation helps Friends of CASA of Franklin County, Ohio support and enhance the training programs and services provided to children served by CASA of Franklin County volunteer GALs.
Friends of CASA of Franklin County, Ohio is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization and operates exclusively for the charitable purpose of supporting CASA of Franklin County. Donations are deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
WAYS TO GIVE:
Cash Donation (by check or credit card):
Make your check payable to Friends of CASA of Franklin County, Ohio and mail to the address below.
One-time or recurring credit card donations can be made securely online by clicking the navy blue ‘donate’ button on the right portion of this webpage or by clicking here. An online notification is sent to you when donations are made by credit card.
Securities:
Gifts of securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, can be transferred directly to Friends of CASA of Franklin County, Ohio. Simply click here for information on how to make a Donation of Appreciated Securities, and follow the steps shown.
This process is easy to do. Securities gifts can be made with minimal or no out-of-pocket costs and may alleviate capital gains tax.
IRA Charitable Rollover (any amount up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to Friends):
If you are 70-1/2 years of age or older, gifting an IRA offers several benefits including:
Avoid taxes on the gifted amount
Satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the tax year
Reduce your taxable income even if you do not itemize deductions
Contact your plan administrator or financial advisor to learn how to transfer from your IRA directly to Friends of CASA of Franklin County, Ohio. The distribution check should be payable to “Friends of CASA of Franklin County, Ohio” and mailed to the address below. Please notify Friends of CASA of Franklin County, Ohio of the pending transfer by email so we are aware of this.
Matching Gifts:
Your donation can make even more of a difference if your employer offers a matching gift program. Check with your supervisor or HR department to learn if the company matches employee donations and to complete any necessary paperwork.
Commemorative/In Memorial Gifts:
You can memorialize or recognize those special persons in your life through a donation made specifically in their honor. If you donate online, please indicate so accordingly on the form. If making a donation by check, be sure to include a note indicating whose honor the donation is in tribute of. Also, if you would like a letter sent to the family of someone for whom you are making an in-memorial donation, please be sure to indicate that and include the family name and address.
Planned Giving:
Contact Friends by email if you would like to speak with a Board member about planned giving. We would be happy to work with you and your legal and financial advisors to help implement a plan that meets your needs and goals.
About Friends:
Legal Name: Friends of CASA of Franklin County, Ohio
Address: 7652 Sawmill Rd., No. 154, Dublin, OH 43016
Ph: 614.401.0666
Email: friendscasafranklincty@gmail.com
Tax ID #: 31-1322198
Click here to download and print the Ways to Give information.
