On-Line Donations
You can help ensure freedom and independence for individuals who are visually disabled by making an on-line donation today. It’s fast, easy and secure. And, with your help, Fidelco will be there for those who need us—today and tomorrow. To make a general one-time or recurring donation, or to make a gift in honor or in memory of someone, click here.
Other Ways to Donate
Cash Donations
To mail a gift, click here for a printable contribution form and mail it to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc., 103 Old Iron Ore Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Use the form to make an honor or memorial gift and we will send an acknowledgement to those whom you specify. If you prefer to call and charge your gift with your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or Amex, please
call 860-243-5200.
Stock Donations
When you donate appreciated stock to Fidelco, you can give more for less. First, you may avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the stock. Second, you might receive a federal income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift. You should always consult with your financial advisor before initiating a charitable gift arrangement. To transfer stock to Fidelco, contact Susan Greer at 860-243-4050 or sgreer@fidelco.org.
Workplace Giving
The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation is pleased to receive gifts through workplace giving campaigns, including the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), employee payroll deduction programs, matching gifts, volunteer grants programs and other special fundraising drives. Contact your human resources department to determine if any of these programs are available.
Federal Employees: Combined Federal Campaign
Fidelco is included in the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign under “National/International Independent Organizations.” Federal employees and postal workers can “Share the Vision” by designating a gift to Fidelco using Code #11513.
Matching Gifts
It is easy to double or even triple your gift to Fidelco if your employer has a matching gift program. Check with your human resources department for forms or directions for obtaining a matching gift. Retired? Many companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER EXTENDED
Please read if you or someone you know is 70 ½ or older!
The tax bill signed by President Barack Obama on December 17th, retroactively extends the IRA Charitable Rollover from Jan. 1, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2011.
If you are at least 70 ½ years old, you are eligible to directly rollover amounts from your traditional or Roth IRA to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation without claiming any increased income or paying any additional tax. These tax-free rollover gifts are limited to $100,000 per individual per year and they qualify toward your required minimum distribution. This provision is now extended until December 31, 2011.
Contact your IRA custodian today to take advantage of the IRA Charitable Rollover.
Contact Susan Greer at 860-243-5200 or sgreer@fidelco.org if you would like more information on the IRA charitable rollover or need a sample form for your custodian.
Please forward this information to family members and friends for whom this may be appropriate.
