Strengthen Families by
Supporting SCAN

 
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There are multiple ways to give to help protect children, prepare parents & Strengthen Families.

Cash, Check & Credit Card Donations

Each day, SCAN staff encourage hope and resilience to some of our community's most vulnerable families. You can donate by using the form at the bottom of this page, sending in a check to our main office (500 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802), or by contacting our main office by phone at (260) 421-5000.

Gifts of Stock

Giving stocks and other securities may offer better tax benefits than a gift of cash. If you are interested in making a gift of stock, please contact Morgan Galecki or 260-421-5000 ext 2318.

Matching Gifts

Many companies offer matching gift programs to employees. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double the amount of your gift! If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN), please use 31-0899309.

Planned Giving

You can make a lasting difference to the children and families SCAN serves with a charitable gift in your will or estate plan. Charitable bequests remain the most popular planned giving method people use to support SCAN. Contact your financial advisor, lawyer or accountant and ask for help in establishing a charitable gift. If you have questions about our planned giving program, please contact us at (260) 421-5000.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

Taking money out of an IRA to give to charity is known as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), and it may help you with your taxes. You can use QCDs when you’re taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) in retirement. QCDs are not included in taxable income for any RMD up to $100,000 after age 70.5.  Instead of receiving the RMD and then donating it, the QCD is a direct transfer. The receipt of the RMD followed by the donation makes it a deduction. A QCD is not a deduction, but rather a direct, non-taxable transfer. Because it’s a direct transfer, it is not subject to the higher standard deduction limits under Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA 2018). Check with your financial advisor to see if this method of giving is right for you.