Ways to Give

GIVE NOW

Every dollar matters when it comes to the health and safety of our community's kids. Thank you for considering a donation to make our vital work at the Children’s Advocacy Center possible. 

GIVE MONTHLY

Join our monthly giving community, Encircle the Center, by setting up a recurring gift. Your continued support will provide hope and healing to children all year round.

Other Ways to Give

IN-KIND GIFTS

In-kind gifts of goods or services help to reduce costs for the Center, as well as provide needed supplies to children and families in crisis. You can donate independently, purchase items through our Amazon wishlist, or coordinate a drive for Cora’s Care Closet!

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Consider sponsoring one of our fundraising events! Not only will your sponsorship support child sexual abuse prevention and intervention, but it also comes with various forms of recognition including print materials, social media, and event signage. 

GIFT OF STOCKS OR SECURITIES

By donating stock that has appreciated for more than a year, you may be able to give up to 20 percent more than if you sold the stock and then made a cash donation! We encourage you to consult with your financial, tax or legal advisor about whether this is right for you. If you desire to make a gift of stock to the CAC, please use the following information to electronically send stock certificates:

Brokerage Firm: American Enterprise Investment Services
Brokerage Account Number: 63401799
DTC#: 0756

We are so grateful for the generosity of our donors and strive to acknowledge the gift in a timely and accurate manner. It can be difficult to identify the donor after a gift of securities is processed, particularly in the case of an electronic transfer. Therefore, please ask your broker to include your name and address in the DTC transfer instructions, and also please inform our Advancement Director of your gift by email (mneubert@cac-ottawa.org) or phone (616-393-6123 ext. 336).

GUARDIAN ANGEL SOCIETY

Our Guardian Angel Society recognizes individuals and families who have notified us that they have included the Children's Advocacy Center in their will or another deferred giving plan. Here’s how to join the Guardian Angel Society:


1. Arrange for your estate to leave a gift to the CAC. Common Ways to do this are:

  • As a beneficiary of your Will or Trust

  • As a beneficiary of an IRA, annuity, or 401k/403B Retirement Plan

  • As a beneficiary or owner of a Life Insurance Policy

  • As a beneficiary of a Charitable Gift Annuity, Charitable Remainder Trust, or other Planned Gift


2. Notify us that you have made the necessary arrangements by completing and mailing the Guardian Angel Society form to The Children’s Advocacy Center. This will give us permission to use your name in future listings of Guardian Angel Society members.

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER

The IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) or IRA Charitable Rollover allows individuals age 70½ or older to make an outright gift up to $100,000 annually to the Children's Advocacy Center from a traditional IRA. The withdrawal amount may count toward your annual required minimum distribution (RMD). Although the RMD is not required until age 73, the QCD can be particularly beneficial for donors who do not itemize and instead file the standard deduction.

To initiate an IRA Charitable Rollover:

  • Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to us

  • Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to our organization to help continue our important work

  • Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

Donor Advised Funds (DAF) provide a convenient and tax-efficient method for donors to manage their charitable giving. To establish the fund, an donor makes an irrevocable tax-deductible contribution (cash, stock, real estate, etc.) to a sponsoring organization, community foundation or financial institution. Individuals receive a tax receipt and tax benefits when funds are deposited into their DAF.


Already have a DAF through the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area? Access your Fund here.

Donation FAQs

  • In order to protect your data, the CAC uses a separate online giving portal where credit card information is stored. To update your card call our Donor Services team at (616) 393-6123.

  • Our EIN/tax ID number is 38-3445089.

  • All donors will receive a receipt that meets the needs of the IRS within the month following their gift. If you gave a gift online and provided an email address, an emailed acknowledgment will be sent.