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Make a Donation

A contribution to Cambridge Neighbors makes a significant difference in our ability to offer critical support services that help our older neighbors safely navigate aging in place.

Please Consider a Donation to Cambridge Neighbors

By making a donation, you will help us provide members with a range of practical supports like grocery shopping, errands, and periodic check-in calls, as well as the means to stay socially connected to others in their community through a variety of in-person and Zoom programming. Your gift will provide them with what’s more important than ever – the overall sense of reassurance that they are not alone and that a “friend” is just a phone call away. Cambridge Neighbors is a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID #20-5332882

Donor-Advised Funds

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and flexible way to manage your charitable giving. When you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a DAF, you receive an immediate tax deduction. The funds can then be invested for tax-free growth, allowing your charitable contributions to grow over time.

One of the key benefits of a DAF is tax efficiency. You get an immediate tax deduction for your contributions, and the investments within the fund grow tax-free. This makes it a powerful tool for maximizing your charitable impact.

A DAF also simplifies your giving. Instead of managing donations to multiple charities separately, you can handle all your charitable giving through one fund. This makes it easier to support the causes you care about without the hassle of managing numerous donations.

Flexibility is another significant advantage. You can recommend grants to your favorite charities whenever you choose, allowing you to support causes strategically and timely. Additionally, a DAF can be part of your legacy, providing ongoing support to charitable organizations even after your lifetime.

By using a Donor-Advised Fund, you can effectively manage your charitable contributions while enjoying tax benefits and supporting the causes you care about in a streamlined, impactful way.

If you participate in a DAF, please consider adding Cambridge Neighbors to your portfolio of charities.

If you have a donor advised fund (DAF) with any provider like Fidelity Charitable, Merrill Charitable, Vanguard Charitable or other fiduciaries, you can recommend a gift from your fund to Cambridge Neighbors.  

It is as easy as sending your recommendation with this information:  
Cambridge Neighbors, Tax ID # 025332882, 545 Concord Avenue, Suite 104, Cambridge, MA 0213

Alternate Ways to Give

Charitable Gift Donations to Cambridge Neighbors from your IRA

If you are 70 1/2 or older you can still make gifts directly from your IRA with no federal income tax owed on the gift amount. The qualified charitable distribution is simple: direct your donation to Cambridge Neighbors straight from your IRA by December 31. Your gift is excluded from your gross income for federal tax purposes. Please consult with your tax advisor before taking action.

Stock

You can also donate stock. Call or email us to get started. Note: If you are older than 70½, check with your tax adviser about the tax advantages of making a donation of cash or stock directly from an IRA account to CN.

Gift to Honor, Remember, and Celebrate

A donation to Cambridge Neighbors is a thoughtful way to honor or remember someone who has made an impact on your life or to celebrate a special event such as a birthday or anniversary. Once your gift is received, CN will promptly acknowledge it by sending a card to the honoree or family member you designate.

Planned Giving

With a planned gift to Cambridge Neighbors, you can combine your desire to give to charity with your overall financial, tax, and estate planning goals. Your planned gift gives you a special connection with CN for now and for years to come. Talk to your estate planning adviser about how to include CN as a beneficiary in your will.