For questions about ways to give to MemoryCare:
Janet Doyle
Development Director
doyle@memorycare.org
828-771-2219
Liz Grieco
Development Assistant
grieco@memorycare.org
828-712-6094
Ways To Give
MemoryCare welcomes support of all kinds. We exist because of a need in our community for the type of care we offer that includes families in the care of those with cognitive disorders. We rely on the generosity of the community to be here and are grateful for the support we receive.
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How does your support help?
- $50 for materials in our resource center
- $150 for peer support groups of the MemoryCaregivers Network
- $250 to educate caregivers in MemoryCare’s Caregiver College
- $500 for our satellite clinics serving rural areas of Western North Carolina
- $1,500 to support one family’s care for a full year
- $10,000 to endow a “Gift of Care” to support the care of one family every year in perpetuity
Donate now by making a secure gift online
Become a Sustaining Member
Contribute monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually online. Your recurring gift provides a stream of support that is vital to MemoryCare serving families affected by dementia.
Make a Pledge of Support
Please complete our Pledge Form to send your pledge details and payment by mail.
Send Your Gift by Mail
Please complete our Donation Form for your gift of cash or check.
Donate through an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift
Make a long-term impact on MemoryCare
Transfer of stock or retirement plans
Donate in honor or memory of a friend or family member
Support our community education and outreach
Donate your vehicle and avoid the hassles of selling
Invite your Facebook friends to support MemoryCare
Giving Through Your IRA
If you are 70 ½ years of age or older and have a Individual Retirement Account (IRA) you can make an immediate impact to MemoryCare through an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift. An IRS provision allows you to donate up to $100,000 tax-free from your IRA each year to a qualified charity, such as MemoryCare.
Tax law changes effective 1/1/2020 will not affect this opportunity.
How an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift may benefit you
Generally, when you take a distribution from your IRA it is treated as taxable income. If your distribution is made directly to a charity, it is not included in your income. Therefore, you avoid taxes and can save on Medicare costs.
- Easy and convenient way to make a tax-free gift from a major financial asset!
- Deducted directly from your gross income!
- Counts toward your required minimum distribution!
Qualifications to keep in mind
- You must be 70 ½ years of age or older at the time of your gift
- Your total annual IRA Charitable Rollover gift(s) cannot exceed $100,000 in the calendar year of the gift
- Your transfer must be made to MemoryCare by December 31 of the year you would like to make the gift
- The transfer must be made from your IRA directly to MemoryCare
- Gifts from your IRA to donor-advised funds or life-income vehicles such as charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts do not qualify as IRA Charitable Rollover gifts. If you have assets in a 401(k), 403(b), etc. you must first roll those funds into an IRA.
Where do I start?
Making your gift is easy. If you are interested in supporting MemoryCare through an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift, contact your IRA Administrator.
Download our sample IRA Rollover Letter OR Form to use as preferred:
For informational purposes only. Not an investment recommendation.
MemoryCare does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Please consult with the appropriate tax or legal professional regarding your particular circumstances before making any investment decisions.
Planned Giving
Planned Giving is more than a term for planning your estate or for ways that you can make a long-term impact on an organization. For many, it is a conscious decision to leave a lasting legacy of support for those in need. For MemoryCare, it is a valued partnership that helps secure our long-term future. Your planned gift to MemoryCare ensures that we continue to provide comprehensive treatment for caregivers and individuals with memory loss, treatment with the care and dignity they deserve.
Estate planning or gift planning ensures the future for MemoryCare. For the donor, such gifts may lower taxes or even provide income. There are many options for gift planning from your estate: bequests, charitable gift annuities and/or trusts, donating appreciated common stock, gifting the qualified charitable distribution to fulfill the required minimum distribution (RMD) from an IRA account and more. Development Director, Janet Doyle, is pleased to help make this easy for you and would be glad to talk with you about giving options. Janet may be reached at 828-771-2219, or by email, doyle@memorycare.org.
MemoryCare is grateful to receive a gift from any of the following vehicles: wills, trusts, family advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, endowments, insurance and retirement policies.
MemoryCare is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. Our Federal Tax Identification Number for MemoryCare™ is
56-2178294. Our NC solicitor’s licence# is: EX000469
Gifts of Stock, Insurance Policies
Acceptance of Stock:
To transfer stocks, retirement plans, etc. please contact Liz Grieco at 828-771-2219 or grieco@memorycare.org for notification of transfer and with any questions.
Acceptance of Insurance Policies:
MemoryCare accepts insurance policies and can be assigned the designated beneficiary of such policies. For further questions, please contact Liz Grieco
Memorial or Honor Gifts
Donating in memory or in honor of a friend or family member deeply touches hearts. It is a privilege for MemoryCare to receive these gifts. We acknowledge the individuals on our Donor Wall or as an anonymous gift, if preferred.
“Gifts of Care,” gifts of $10,000 or more to our endowment, will endure in perpetuity and create a lasting legacy at MemoryCare for the beloved.
All contributions enable MemoryCare to do the work of our mission, assisting families faced with caring for a loved one with dementia. Philanthropy from kind and generous friends in our community allows us to support all who ask for our help. If you have questions about these special gifts, please contact Liz Grieco at 828-771-2219, or by email, grieco@memorycare.org.
If you would like to dedicate a gift online, please follow the link below and check the box “I would like to dedicate this donation.” To mail your gift please complete and include our Donation Form.
Sponsorships
MemoryCare has several sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. We rely on the support of our community partners to provide the community education and outreach we offer. Thank you!
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Liz Grieco at grieco@memorycare.org or at (828) 771-2219.
Donate Your Vehicle
We accept all types of vehicles — cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, ATVs and even boats. To get started, just complete the form through the link below to our secure online donation form or call (855) 500-RIDE or (855) 500-7433 to speak to a representative.
All that you will need to provide is the Certificate of Title upon pickup of your donated vehicle. For answers to common questions about the donation process, please see vehicle donation FAQ’s.
WHY DONATE?
- Avoid the hassles of selling your car, boat, camper or motorcycle
- Forget about hefty repair bills
- If you itemize, your donation is tax deductible
Fill out our donation form through the link below get started…we’ll take it from there!
Facebook Fundraiser
Encourage donations to MemoryCare while also increasing visibility into MemoryCare’s work and mission to your Facebook Friends by inviting them to support your fundraiser. They will then learn more about MemoryCare, the reasons why you are supporting us, and hopefully in return, donate to our mission on your behalf.
Facebook makes raising funds easy, exciting, and secure. Fundraiser creators can set donation goals, track their progress towards their goal, and donors can enter their information securely and easily. With Facebook Fundraisers, you can celebrate your birthday, anniversary, or for no other reason than to support care for families affected by dementia in only a few clicks!
Click below to get started on your own Facebook Fundraiser today:
