Ways to Give

At the Itasca County Family YMCA, every gift, no matter the size, helps strengthen our community. Below are the many meaningful ways you can support our mission. Click any category to learn more.

Annual Campaign

Your gift to the Annual Campaign provides essential funding for youth programs, family services, health initiatives, and financial assistance. These donations support the YMCA’s most immediate needs and ensure that everyone, regardless of ability to pay, can participate.

Planned Giving

Planned gifts ensure the YMCA can continue serving our community for generations. Legacy gifts may include bequests, beneficiary designations, trusts, real estate, or other long-term charitable plans that reflect your values and create lasting impact.

Retirement Distributions

Individuals aged 70½ or older can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an IRA directly to the YMCA. These tax-advantaged gifts can satisfy required minimum distributions while reducing taxable income, making them a strategic way to support the mission.

Stocks & Bond Donation

Gifts of appreciated securities, such as stocks or bonds, offer unique tax advantages, including potential capital gains tax savings and charitable deductions. Donating securities allows many supporters to make a larger impact at no additional cost.