10,000
People Served
16
Counties
1
Purpose
TOGETHER, WE CAN GO THE DISTANCE.
HERE’S WHAT YOUR DONATION WILL DO:
Educate Youth
Build a meaningful future for clients
Provide vocational opportunities
Strengthen families
Create hope
Break down barriers
Form joyful relationships
Invest in treatment
Educate youth
Provide vocational opportunities
Create hope
Form joyful relationships
Strenghten families
Build a meaningful future for clients
Break down barriers
Invest in treatment
With questions about how you can make a difference at Spurwink or gifts of specific assets, please contact:
Kristen Farnham, Vice President of Legal Affairs and Advancement, at 207.871.1211 x 2186 or kfarnham@spurwink.org
Reminder! As you make your plans for charitable giving, we recommend that you consult your financial advisor.
APPRECIATED SECURITIES
A popular alternative to a cash gift because it may avoid capital gains tax on securities held long-term and provide an income tax deduction equal to the fair market value at the date of transfer.
TO TRANSFER STOCK
Provide your broker with the following information:
Key Bank DTC # 0443
Account # RF4403042
Attn: Kelly Metheny
Phone: 216-689-7167
Once you have spoken to your broker, please call Spurwink at 207.871.1211 x2186 with gift details.
MATCHING GIFTS
You can double or triple your gift if you or your partner work for a company with a matching gift program.
BEQUEST OR LIVING TRUST
Creating a legacy is easier than you think. It can be as easy as including language in your will or living trust: “I give [(designated % / designated amount)] to Spurwink Services in Portland, Maine.”
HONORARY GIFTS
Celebrate a special person and show what they mean to you. If you provide the address, we’ll send an acknowledgment to that person and inform them of your gift.
CASH
The simplest method is to write a check made payable to Spurwink.
CREDIT CARDS
Spurwink accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express via phone, mail or online.
BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR
Join a special group of monthly donors who offer hope and healing all year long. Please contact the Advancement Department at 207.871.1211 x2106 to set up a recurring gift.
TAX-FREE IRA ROLLOVER PERMANENTLY EXTENDED
If you are 70 ½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Spurwink and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as Spurwink without having to pay income taxes on the transfer. This law no longer has an expiration date, so you are free to make annual IRA gifts to Spurwink this year and well into the future.
DONOR–ADVISED FUND
Spurwink accepts gifts from donor-advised funds, which combine tax benefits with the flexibility to support a favorite non-profit like Spurwink. Click here to be directed to the simple form.
PLANNED GIFTS
There are many ways to give future support. By including Spurwink in your estate plan, you support the long-term behavioral health needs of Maine people. Please contact the Advancement Department at 207.871.1211 x2186 to learn about how you can make an impact.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Honor someone special with a gift that celebrates their legacy. Your gift keeps their memory alive while serving the critical needs of Maine people. We will mail an acknowledgment letter to the recipient of your choice and inform that person of your gift.
