Donate to SFCASA today

No matter how you choose to support SFCASA, your gift opens up a world of opportunities for the next generation.

Your support turns hope into action

$50 - Send personalized care packages to celebrate milestones.  

$100 - Provide gift cards for school, work, or housing essentials. 

$250 - Keep online resources updated to help advocates ensure youth safety and stability. 

$500 - Support youth in maintaining family connections during uncertain times. 

$1,000 - Ensure critical health needs are met, including telehealth appointments and medication access. 

$5,000 - Recruit, train, and support a volunteer advocate for one year, often the only consistent adult in a foster youth’s life. 

Here are examples of how your donations help transform the lives of foster youth.

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Giving programs

Please check with your advisor to determine the best fit for your situation.

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  • Double your impact through employer matching programs. Many companies match donations or volunteer hours. Check your intranet or with your HR department. 

  • Join our monthly giving program to provide steady support for our advocates and foster youth. Monthly gifts help us plan effectively and expand our programs. As a Champion for Children, you’ll receive: 

    ·   VIP access and discounts to SFCASA events 

    ·   Quarterly newsletters 

    ·   Recognition in our annual report 


    Set up your secure monthly gift online here. You can adjust or cancel anytime.

Other ways to give

  • SFCASA accepts gifts from donor-advised funds (DAFs) when no benefits are received in return.

  • If you're over 70½, you can donate up to $108,000 directly from your IRA to SFCASA tax-free. These gifts may count toward your Required Minimum Distribution without incurring income taxes, and are easy to arrange through your IRA administrator with this simple form. 

  • Donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds held for over a year can offer tax benefits, entitling you to a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the donated securities and eliminating capital gains tax. Contact Paul Knudsen, Chief Operating Officer, for transfer details.

  • Leave a lasting legacy by including SFCASA in your estate plans. Options include: 

    • Bequests through a will or trust 

    • Naming SFCASA as a beneficiary of retirement accounts- Retirement plan gifts are taxable to heirs, but not to charities.

    • Gifts of real estate 

    • Charitable trusts that provide income to you or your loved ones 

    Benefits of joining the Fostering Futures

    Circle: 

    • Invitations to special events 

    • Discounted gala tickets 

    • Recognition in our annual report (or remain anonymous) 

    • The satisfaction of investing in future generations

    Sample bequest language: 

    “I give to SFCASA, a California nonprofit corporation, Tax ID #94-3039028, the sum of $___ (or ____%) to be used in furtherance of its exempt charitable purposes.” 

  • Consider donating appreciated property or establishing a life estate. You may also explore charitable trusts that provide income while supporting SFCASA’s mission.

    Contact Us to learn more or to request a complimentary Estate Planning Guide. 

Use the form link above for quick access to your Donor Advised Funds. If your fund is not shown, simply provide your Fund administrator with our federal tax ID number (94-3039028), our address, and the amount you'd like to contribute. 

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