Gifts That Make An Impact Now

I wish to give to my community,
a youth cancer support network

Addie, 17
cancer

If you would like to transform lives today, consider the giving options below — many of which have financial and personal benefits to you.

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You can learn more about these special opportunities in our free resource, Smart Ways to Make an Impact Now, and other complimentary planning resources. These resources are just a click away!

Donate Now

 To support Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana’s current work, make a gift online or by mail:

 

Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
2545 Farmers Drive
Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43235

Recommend a grant now from your donor-advised fund
You can use your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make a one-time gift, or to create a recurring monthly or quarterly gift for even more impact.

You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and the system will prompt you through the process.

Memorial or Tribute Gift

When you give a memorial or tribute gift for Make-A-Wish OKI to honor someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration, and gratitude in one of the most meaningful ways there is. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute, and bring hope to wish kids and their families.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities
You can use stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have appreciated in value to support our shared vision. You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock (up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income) and avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the value of the stock.
Matching Gift Opportunities

Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to mobilize on behalf wish kids? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to Make-A-Wish OKI, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to Make-A-Wish OKI. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure our work of transforming lives, one wish at a time. Here’s how it works:

  • You must be 70 ½ or older.
  • An individual may transfer up to a total of $108,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $216,000.
  • Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana.
  • Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana so it does not count as income for the year.
  • If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.

You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.

Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.

From a Supporter Like You

Tom Williams

Fifteen years ago, Tom Williams was introduced to Make-A-Wish through a close friend—but it was witnessing the impact of a wish in action that truly moved him.

I wish to have a hot tub
Raegan, 3
leukemia

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Our experienced team is here to help you…

  • Learn about special projects that align with your interests.
  • Structure a donation that maximizes benefits for you and your loved ones.
  • Stay up to date on how your gift is used.
  • And more!
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