The YMCA of Pomona Valley has been strengthening families for over 123 years, by
involving them in programs and activities that “put Christian principles into practice and “build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.” We do this with a focus on positive values like caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Each year we ask the community to contribute to our Annual Support Campaign. Your contribution is making a huge difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
Each day YMCA programs touch the lives of thousands of youth, teens, adults and seniors making our community a better place. Through programs that address critical community needs, the YMCA is building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
Five Great Reasons Why Your Contribution to the
YMCA is an Excellent Investment
● Your YMCA is designed to meet the growing needs of the community.
● Your YMCA stretches its dollars by utilizing the services of volunteers.
● By keeping our membership and program fees affordable, the YMCA is able to reach more children and famalies
● “Open Door Policy” - the YMCA provides financial assistance to needy children and families
● The YMCA is helping to shape the future with quality character building programs.
We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities...
Strong Kids….Youth and teens need a place where they can be accepted for who they are, feel good about themselves, make friends and develop the ability to make healthy life choices. The YMCA provides these opportunities in a positive, safe and supportive environment. From toddlers to teens, the YMCA involves kids in programs that encourage them to reach their fullest potential.
Strong Families….Families are a priority for the YMCA. The issues faced by today’s families are challenging and in a constant state of change. The YMCA involves grandparents, parents and their children in programs to strengthen and support families, promote togetherness and increase communication within the family unit.
Strong Communities….Throughout the Pomona Valley area there are many unique communities, each with its own personality, challenges and issues. By bringing people from all segments of a community together to make new friends, share experiences, and learn from each other, the YMCA strengthens the community and provides leadership in collaborative efforts to support youth and families.
Chairman's Round Table
The YMCA Chairman's Round Table is a key donor group comprised of distinguished individuals, organizations, businesses and civic leaders who make a contribution of $1,000 or more to the YMCA. Members of the YMCA Chairman's Round Table make a significant difference in the YMCA's ability to offer scholarship funds and affordable programs to the poor and less advantaged.
Outright Gifts
Gifts of cash or marketable assets to the YMCA Endowment Fund can offer substantial tax savings for donors, while helping to secure YMCA services for generations to come. Gifts of appreciated stock allow donors to maximize the value of their charitable gifts, while conserving cash for other uses.
Charitable Bequests
A bequest can be an excellent way to make gift to the YMCA. It allows donors to specify the portion of their estate they would like the YMCA to receive, while ensuring that adequate funds are available during life to cover both expected and unexpected expenses such as taxes or family needs. Bequests constitute the primary source of endowment funds at the YMCA and are critical to its continuing strength.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Establishing a charitable life income trust with the YMCA enables a donor to make a significant gift to the YMCA and also provide income to individual beneficiaries. To qualify for a charitable income tax deduction, a charitable remainder trust must be in the form of an annuity trust or a uni-trust. A minimum gift of $25,000 and minimum age of 50 for a beneficiary is required.
Charitable Lead Trusts
Establishing a lead trust at the YMCA enables a donor to transfer assets to family members at a reduced gift tax cost, while making meaningful gifts to the YMCA.
Revocable Life Income Trusts
A donor who would like to make a substantial gift, but who cannot make an irrevocable commitment at the time, might consider creating a revocable life income trust. This will provide income to the donor for life, but can be revoked if an unforeseeable emergency should occur. If the trust is not revoked, the trust property will later go to the YMCA.
Pooled Income Fund Gifts
A pooled income fund allows a donor to contribute cash or marketable securities to the YMCA and receive an immediate income tax deduction, along with income for life and/or the lifetime of designated beneficiaries. A minimum gift of $25,000 and minimum age of 50 for a beneficiary is required.
Charitable Gift Annuities
A donor may make a gift to the YMCA and receive fixed and guaranteed annuity payments for his /her life and for the life of a second person, if desired. A portion of the income will be free from federal income tax, and payments can be deferred to coincide with plans such as retirement or a child's college education.
Gifts of Life Insurance and Retirement Plan Assets
Donors can name the YMCA as a beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy and gain substantial tax benefits in the year of their gift and future years as well. The YMCA may also be named as the residual beneficiary of a company pension profit-sharing plan, or of a private fund such as an IRA, Keough or tax-sheltered annuity.
Gifts of Real Estate
Significant tax benefits may be realized in contributions of real estate. In addition to receiving a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the gift, the donor is exempt from any potential tax on the capital gain of real estate held longer than one year. A "life estate arrangement" allows a donor to make a gift of residence, while retaining the right to occupy the property and even receive any income it generates.
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