Ways to Give
There are many ways to support our mission at The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri. You can give online, give through a donor advised fund, or mail a check to 989 Heritage Parkway Wentzville, MO 63385.
Check out these other ways to support children and families healing from abuse.
Gifts can be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. We would be happy to help set this up. Contact us for more information.
Some employers match monetary gifts and volunteer hours, increasing the value of your gift and continuing to advance our mission. See if your employer will match your donation!
Give items or services that the agency needs. Check out our wish list!
These are the most common forms of planned gifts. Your professional advisor may also suggest other planned giving methods.
Wills or Trusts
- You create a will or trust
- You make a bequeath to family/heirs and The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri
- The CAC uses interest from the gift; principal remains untouched
- Your legacy and support for The Child Advocacy Center remains in place generations to benefit.
Retirement Plan or Life Insurance
- You have a retirement plan or life insurance policy
- You list The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri as the beneficiary or one of the beneficiaries
- The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri uses interest from the gift; principal remains untouched
- Your legacy and support for The Child Advocacy Center remains in place generations to benefit.
Securities
- You have appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, etc.)
- You make a gift of the securities to The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri
- You receive a tax deduction, no capital gains tax is due
- The Child Advocacy Center sells securities, places proceeds in endowment fund
- The Child Advocacy Center uses interest from the gift; principal remains untouched
- Your legacy and support for The Child Advocacy Center remains in place generations to benefit.
Annuities
- You make a gift of an asset to The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri
- The asset is placed into an annuity
- You receive a tax deduction and an income from the annuity
- The balance comes to The Child Advocacy Center upon your passing
- The Child advocacy Center uses interest from the gift; principal remains untouched
- Your legacy and support for The Child Advocacy Center remains in place generations to benefit
The transfer of charitable gifts must be completed by December 31 to obtain a deduction for the current tax year. For tax purposes, electronic transfers from your brokerage account are recorded on the day it is received by the charity, not when you approve the transfer.
Your generosity allows The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri to provide prevention education, a safe place for children to disclose abuse, child and family advocacy, and mental health therapy at no cost to the family.
As always, please be sure to discuss any decisions with your financial planners.
