Ways of Giving to Head Start of Rockland

Ways of Giving
Annual Philanthropy Campaign

A charitable donation to Head Start of Rockland's Annual Philanthropy Campaign is a gift to the agency with no restrictions from the donor on how it is to be used. Unrestricted gifts support Head Start of Rockland by allowing the agency flexibility in determining how best to use the funds among competing priorities. The Head Start of Rockland Annual Philanthropy Campaign provides funds for many vital projects and programs, particularly capital for renovation, new construction and equipment, as well as program enhancements.


Gifts of Cash by Credit Card

The simplest way of contributing, and the most beneficial to Head Start of Rockland is an outright gift of cash. Head Start accepts VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Call 877-733-0528 for information.

Gifts of Cash by Check

To make a donation by check, please send your donation to:

Head Start of Rockland
Development Office
85 Depew Avenue
Nyack, New York 10960

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

In general, giving long-term appreciated securities to Head Start of Rockland provides two income tax benefits: first, no tax is imposed on the appreciated portion of the gift (otherwise generally taxed at long term capital gains rates), and second, the donor will receive a charitable deduction based on the stock's fair market value.

Because the donor can avoid the capital gains tax on the donated securities, it is usually more advantageous to contribute appreciated securities directly to Head Start rather than first selling securities (and paying the associated tax on the sale) and then donating the proceeds of the sale.

When you make a gift of stock, your gift value is based on fair market value on the day of the gift. Please call or have your broker call Peter J. Flierl at the Head Start Development Office at 845-358-2234 or toll-free 877-733-0528 when you wish to make a gift of appreciated securities.

Please note: This is general information and is not presented as legal or tax advice. Donors should consult with their own legal, tax, accounting and other personal advisors before making any gift.

Matching Gifts
Many businesses have a matching gift program. Under these programs, all or part of an employee's gift to Head Start of Rockland can be matched by the company. Matching gifts are credited to the donor's individual gift record with acknowledgements sent to both the individual and the company.

Gifts to Honor and Remember

A Memorial Gift to Head Start of Rockland when a person has passed away can be a fitting tribute to that person, which in turn helps fund Head Start’s efforts to continue providing high quality early childhood and preschool education to the community. A donation may also be made as a tribute In Honor of a friend, colleague or family member as a birthday, anniversary, holiday or special occasion gift.

Families may want to suggest in the obituary that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to Head Start of Rockland. The Development Office will inform the family of gifts made in memory of their loved one and send acknowledgements to each donor.