Support Puente

Between accessing basic needs, the lack of affordable housing in our community, and the long drive rural residents face to seek out key health services, we face a unique combination of challenges here on the South Coast. Our rural community needs a champion who both understands and supports everyone as we all look to make a better life. Your support of Puente ensures that we can continue to be the community’s trusted bridge to independence.

Puente is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. Our EIN is 37-1484262.

SECURE ONLINE DONATION

 

 

MONTHLY GIVING

Monthly giving is easy, effective and affordable. Monthly donors provide dependable funding to our ongoing programs and services. There are many advantages to donating monthly:

  • Convenience

  • Budget-friendly

  • Efficiency

  • Flexibility

Enroll online or contact Alejandra Ortega, Fund Development Director at aortega@mypuente.org or at (650) 262-4100 or Bridgitte Deacon, Fund Development Associate at bdeacon@mypuente.org or (650) 262-5998.

 

DONOR-ADVISED FUND DONATIONS

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a fast-growing charitable program which allows donors to make a contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. If you have a DAF, you can recommend grants directly to support Puente. Donors recommend donations to Puente from many DAFs – popularly Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable and Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Click on the links above or logos below to be redirected to the DAF page to initiate your donation recommendation.

 

PLANNED GIVING – JOIN THE WENDY TAYLOR LEGACY CIRCLE

Including a gift for Puente in your will, trust or other plans will ensure our programs and services continue building the bridge to independence for our South Coast community members for years to come. To learn more about how you can arrange a meaningful gift to Puente, please contact Alejandra Ortega, Fund Development Director at aortega@mypuente.org or call (650) 262-4100.

 

MAKING GIFTS OF STOCK

Stock shares are an excellent way to give generously. To transfer shares, please give your broker the following information. Consult your tax advisor and broker regarding the tax-deductibility and timing of your gift.

 

CORPORATE MATCHING

Many companies match donations their employees make to charities and some match gifts made by retirees. This is an amazing way for you to amplify your gift. Just fill out your employer’s matching gift form and submit online or send to:

Alejandra Ortega, Fund Development Director

Puente

P.O. Box 554

Pescadero, CA 94060

Puente is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our taxpayer identification number is 37-1484262

 

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER GIFTS

Legislation allowing tax-free IRA gifts from individuals aged 70 1/2 years or older was made permanent in December 2015. Distributions of up to $100,000 per person per year must be made directly from your IRA to Puente and count toward your required minimum distribution. Checks often arrive without identification, so please email Alejandra Ortega at aortega@mypuente.org or at (650) 262-4100 and indicate your name, the name of your IRA administrator and the amount of your distribution.

*NOTE: This is not intended as definitive tax or legal advice. We recommend you consult your advisors with any questions about your particular situation.

 

TRIBUTE OR HONORARY GIFTS

To make a memorial or honorary gift, indicate your honoree when you donate online or contact Alejandra Ortega at aortega@mypuente.org or (650) 262-4100 If you would like your honoree or their loved one to be notified of your thoughtful gift, include a notification mailing address with your donation.