By your act of generosity, you are helping families BE THERE for their child during their time of need.
Please feel free to contact your personal financial advisor or the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation for more information or direction on ways of giving.
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There are many different types of gifts to consider:
Individual donations
A gift of cash allows you to receive an income tax deduction and enables you to help meet the immediate needs of families in your community.
Gifts of stock and appreciated securities
Gifts of appreciated securities can be donated directly to the Jay Fund and may help you avoid capital gains taxes. You can receive a tax deduction for the full value of the gift. The benefits of giving securities include: A charitable deduction based on the market value of the security on the date of the gift and no payment of capital gains tax on the appreciated value of securities.
If you would like to give mutual funds, please contact Merrill Lynch at 904-218-5931 for additional details about transferring this gift.
Matching gifts
Many employers have matching gift programs through which your generosity to the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation can be multiplied. Please obtain the appropriate form from your company’s personnel office and include it with your gift.
Memorial and honor gifts
Many individuals and families who have been helped or have been touched by someone in need wish to give to the Jay Fund. Some make ongoing contributions in memory of a loved one. To commemorate special occasions, In Honor gifts are a thoughtful way to observe a loved one’s birthday, anniversary, a special occasion, or other important event. Whether contributing online or by check, please include the names and addresses of family members you would like us to notify.
Donate frequent flyer miles/credit card/hotel points
To donate Frequent Flyer Miles, American Express Points, or hotel loyalty points to the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund contact us at [email protected] or 904-543-2599. We promise to put them to good use by assisting those in need or to decrease our fundraising expenses. The value of the donation can be counted as a charitable donation at tax time.
Creative avenues
Future gifts through estate plans are one of the simplest methods of supporting the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. It’s as easy as changing the beneficiary on an IRA or life insurance policy, or remembering the Jay Fund through a charitable bequest in your will or trust.
For more information on estate planning or designating your gift check with your attorney and financial advisor, please contact us at 904-543-2599 or [email protected].
Financial Statements
The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation is a 501c3 public charity. Your support of the Jay Fund helps us BE THERE financially, emotionally, and practically for families tackling childhood cancer.