Is this donation tax deductible?
YWCA Columbus is a publicly supported organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and our Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN) is #31-4379597. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep this donation receipt as your official record. No goods or services were received in consideration of such donation.

Is my donation secure?
Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is a high priority. We use Blackbaud to protect your credit card information, when used according to manufacturer’s instructions. Blackbaud encrypts personal and credit card information during all transactions and sends an automated confirmation email for all transactions.

Do you trade or sell contact lists?
No. From time to time we may share information from a collaborator or partner. However, we will do this ourselves and never provide for others.

How else can I make a gift to YWCA Columbus?
YWCA Columbus accepts donations by way of check, credit card, and stock transfer. To discuss donation opportunities, please contact the Office of Advancement at 614-627-1203.

Mail may be sent to:
Office of Advancement
YWCA Columbus
65 South Fourth Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Check

Make checks payable to YWCA Columbus and mail to: 

Attn: Advancement Department
YWCA Columbus 
65 South 4th Street 
Columbus, Ohio 43215 

Through a Donor Advised Fund

Contact your advisor at the Foundation/Fund Administrator to initiate your contribution, and they will make the transfer on your behalf. Please share your preferred designation with your advisor so they may include it in the gift documentation.  

IRA Required Minimum Distribution

Contact your IRA administrator and instruct them to send your qualified charitable distribution/required minimum distribution to YWCA Columbus. Please note, the distribution must go directly to the charity (versus withdrawn and made as a donation) for maximum tax benefits. 

Stocks and Other Appreciated Assets

Securities held by a broker should be delivered by wire to our brokerage account at Merrill Lynch 

YWCA Columbus Tax ID: 31-4379597 
DTC #: 8862 
Account #:656-02665 

Note: It is essential that your broker/financial institution includes your name (name of person transferring securities) with transfer instructions. Please alert YWCA of the transfer, including your intended designation for use. Please reach out directly to Valerie Henthorn, Director of Finance at vhenthorn@ywcacolumbus.org or 614.627.1235; or Makiva McIntosh, Chief Advancement and Engagement Officer at mmcintosh@ywcacolumbus.org  or at 614.627.1203  

In Kind Donations

Visit ywcacolumbus.org/give to check out our most-needed material items. 

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