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Making A Difference

Charitable giving is one of life’s most rewarding endeavors. The BallenIsles Charities Foundation will leverage your personal giving by offering a simple, powerful and flexible way to make donations in our local community. And because we are a 501c3 charity, your contributions may qualify for the tax deductions permitted by law.

This website and its contents are for informational purposes only and are not intended to solicit donations or contributions except within the State of Florida. BallenIsles Charities Foundation does not solicit and will not accept donations or contributions from any jurisdiction in which such solicitation or receipt of contributions would be unlawful or require registration under the laws of such jurisdiction.

WAYS TO DONATE

PARTICIPATE

Advantages

Participation in our events provides a great combination of activities with your neighbors and a meaningful contribution to local organizations Making a Difference in our community.

GIFTS BY CHECK

Gifts may be made in the form of a check to BallenIsles Charities Foundation and mailed to 100 BallenIsles Circle or left at the Clubhouse Reception Desk addressed to the BallenIsles Charities Foundation.

Advantages

Gifts of cash are fully deductible for federal and state income tax purposes. Check with your tax advisor to discuss your personal tax situation.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many companies and employers have established matching gift programs that allow a match of employee and retiree charitable gifts to be matched in greater, lesser or equal amounts by the employer based on their criteria. In addition, some companies will contribute to organizations based on volunteer service hours of the employee or retiree. Matching gift policies vary from company to company. The BallenIsles Charities Foundation can assist you with determining if your employer has a matching gift program. Contact us at [email protected] if you need our help.

Advantages

Matching gift programs provide an easy way to leverage your contribution and will increase the value of your support to the BallenIsles Charities Foundation.

SECURITIES

Appreciated securities, including mutual funds, can be contributed directly to the BallenIsles Charities Foundation or transferred with the assistance of your broker or financial advisor.

Advantages

Gifts of appreciated securities offer several advantages for tax and estate planning purposes and may significantly increase the value of your gift. Check with your tax advisor or financial planner to discuss your personal situation.

Direct IRA Contribution

Good news for taxpayers over the age of 72. Congress has voted to make permanent the exclusion from income of up to $100,000 per person, per year, for Individual Retirement Account (IRA) distributions which are given directly to charities.

Advantages

One of the key benefits of the direct charitable contribution from your IRA is that the distribution counts towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and the amount is not taxable.

LEAVE A PLANNED GIFT IN YOUR WILL

Gifts by will are a most important source of support. Unrestricted gifts give us the greatest flexibility to use funds where they are most needed.

You may leave BICF:

A stated dollar amount
A percentage of your residual estate (what remains after gifts to loved ones and expenses have been paid), or
A specific asset, such as securities or other marketable property

How to name BICF in your will:

Legal Name: BallenIsles Charities Foundation, Inc.
Address: 100 BallenIsles Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Federal tax ID#: 45-2653459

Advantages

A legacy donation ensures that your commitment to supporting the BallenIsles Charities Foundation continues in accord with your wishes.

CORPORATE AND BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS

We are honored to be supported by many of the businesses that operate in and around the BallenIsles Country Club. They demonstrate their support for our community and the efforts we put forth to Make a Difference outside of our gates.

If you would like to discuss the various opportunities we offer, please contact Jack Robbins at jackrobbinsbicf@@gmail.com.

TRIBUTE CARDS

Request or “Design Your Own” Tribute Card in any financial increment to recognize any special person or life event. A charitable donation in the name of your designee is often a most thoughtful and appreciated recognition when a monetary gift is not desired for the occasion. Orders can be placed online through our website. Click here to learn more and place your order.

Raffle Rules & Regulations
From time to time, the BallenIsles Charities Foundation may use Raffles to raise money for grant awards. Click here to view our detailed Rules & Regulations.

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