Ways to Give

When you give to the Y, you strengthen our community
Support the Y's initiatives and programs aligned with your company’s values, while enjoying benefits including volunteer opportunities, event recognition, and corporate memberships. As the leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y uses your gift to make a meaningful, enduring impact right in your own neighborhood.

For more information, contact Sharon Johnson, CEO | 219.462.4185 ext 234 | sjohnson@valpoymca.org

The Infinity Circle 
The Infinity Circle is a special group of men and women who believe in the purposes and traditions of the Valparaiso Family YMCA, and who want to ensure its mission for future generations. The Infinity Circle recognizes those who include the YMCA in their estate plans or make an outright gift to the Valparaiso Family YMCA Foundation. When you join, we’ll offer special Infinity Circle social gatherings throughout the year and help you keep in touch with YOUR YMCA! Learn more about helping preserve the Association for future generations with a gift to our Foundation! 

For more information, contact Sharon Johnson, CEO | 219.462.4185 ext 234 | sjohnson@valpoymca.org

What is a Donor Advised Fund?
A donor advised fund, which is like a savings account for charitable giving, allows you to transfer cash or other assets to a tax-exempt sponsoring organization, such as a public foundation. You can then recommend how much and how often money is granted to the Valparaiso Family YMCA. You’ll receive an immediate federal income tax charitable deduction at the time you contribute to the account and eliminate capital gains taxes on long-term appreciated assets. Once the fund is established, the sponsoring organization will invest the money for you, allowing your charitable dollars to grow tax-free until you advise them to make a donation on your behalf — increasing how much you’re able to give. And, you have the power to make recommendations on selecting the Valparaiso Family YMCA as the charity you support. Donor-advised funds are an excellent way to get the most impact for your charitable dollars, giving you the flexibility to make gifts as often as you’d like to support causes you care about, providing tax benefits, and simplifying your record keeping.

How Can a Gift from My Donor-Advised Fund Help the Y?
If you’ve already established a donor-advised fund, now is a great time to recommend a gift to the Valparaiso Family YMCA. A year-end gift to the Y from your DAF can help satisfy any minimums required by your sponsoring organization and help the Y continue to help everyone in our community reach their potential through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

For more information, contact Sharon Johnson, CEO | 219.462.4185 ext 234 | sjohnson@valpoymca.org

Give the Gift of Opportunity
There has never been a greater need for the Y. Obesity, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and addiction are all on the rise, for both adults and our children. That’s why strengthening community is our cause. Every day, through the Annual Campaign and quality programming at the Y, we take on the challenges that shape our community’s future.

Your gift raises so much more than financial resources – it raises spirits, confidence, connections, and healthy kids. So let’s raise a strong community. That’s a gift that benefits us all.

For more information, contact Sharon Johnson, CEO | 219.462.4185 ext 234 | sjohnson@valpoymca.org