How Can I Give?
Welcome to planned giving! Charitable gifts help us meet our current goals and reach farther in the future. But did you know that a planned gift to the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles can help you achieve your goals as well by protecting your property, providing for your family and guaranteeing you an income for life? What and how to give depends on your situation.





 

We're ready to work with you and your advisors, in confidence and without obligation, to help you determine the best possible methods of giving, depending upon your circumstances. Please feel free to contact us for more information about any of the options covered on this site.


There are six basic ways to think about planned gifts. Click on the one below that best fits your situation.

Gifts of Assets

The simplest way to support YMCA is through cash gifts, but creative gifts of assets such as stocks or bonds can often offer additional tax savings.
Give by Will

Through various types of bequests for YMCA, you may be able to secure a charitable estate-tax deduction for the value of the gift.
Gifts That Pay You Income for Life

Do you want to support YMCA, but worry about having enough income for yourself and loved ones?
Gifts That Protect Your Property

Direct gifts to YMCA for a specified period of time and, in turn, either receive a charitable deduction now or a reduction in gift or estate taxes.
Gifts of Retirement-Plan Benefits

You may consider using retirement-plan benefits to make a significant gift that will support YMCA.
Gifts by Estate Note

An Estate Note is an irrevocable pledge or debt against the donor's estate. YMCA recommends this option for option for persons 65 years of age or older.