Giving Options
Memorial & Tribute Giving
Honor someone special with a gift in their name.
A memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to celebrate someone special while supporting Bridgewell’s mission. Whether you are honoring a birthday, anniversary, graduation, holiday, or another special occasion, a tribute gift allows you to recognize someone you care about while making a lasting impact in the lives of the people we serve.
When you make your gift online, enter the honoree’s name and contact information in the Comments box, and we will send a personalized notification acknowledging your thoughtful gesture. The amount of your gift will remain confidential.
Memorial gifts offer a meaningful way to honor the life and legacy of a loved one who has passed away. By making a gift in their memory, you can support the values they cherished and create a lasting tribute that supports Bridgewell’s important work. We will send a personal acknowledgment to the family of the person being remembered, without disclosing the gift amount.
Every tribute and memorial gift helps strengthen our programs and services that enhance the lives of the people we care for each day.
Matching Gifts
Double or even triple your impact!
Many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees, allowing your gift to go even further in support of Bridgewell’s mission. When your employer matches your donation, your generosity can help Bridgewell reach and support even more people with life-changing programs and services.
Ask your employer, or your spouse’s employer, whether they offer a Corporate Matching Gift Program, or search for your employer below to see if your company offers a matching gift program and learn how to submit a match request.
If your company provides a matching gift form, please complete and submit it to Bridgewell with your donation, or after making your donation on our website. If your employer processes matching gifts online, simply make your donation and then visit your company’s matching gift portal to request a match.
For more information, please contact:
Cathy Woodbury
Development & Marketing Coordinator
Email: cwoodbury@bridgewell.org
Phone: (339) 883-2197
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Make a Lasting Impact Through Your Donor-Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about. By recommending a grant from your DAF to Bridgewell, you can help provide life-changing services and opportunities for individuals facing life challenges throughout our communities.
Benefits of Giving Through a DAF
- Simple: Your DAF sponsor handles recordkeeping, grant distribution, and tax documentation.
- Flexible: Make charitable contributions when it works best for you and recommend grants to Bridgewell at any time.
- Tax-Advantaged: Contributions may be tax-deductible, and any investment growth within the fund is generally tax-free.
- Legacy Building: Create a tradition of philanthropy by involving family members in your charitable giving decisions.
Whether you choose to be recognized or remain anonymous, your DAF grant helps Bridgewell empower people to live, work, and thrive in their communities.
Stocks & Securities
Maximize Your Impact with a Gift of Appreciated Assets
Donating stocks, bonds, or other appreciated securities is a meaningful way to support Bridgewell while potentially receiving valuable tax benefits. Many donors find that gifts of securities allow them to make a larger impact than a cash contribution alone.
Benefits of Donating Securities
- Support Bridgewell’s mission in a tax-efficient manner.
- Potentially avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated assets.
- Receive a charitable deduction based on the value of eligible securities.
- Make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.
Electronic transfer is typically the easiest and most secure way to donate securities.
For transfer instructions or additional information, please contact:
Brad Gosselin
Development Manager
Email: bjgosselin@bridgewell.org
Phone: (339) 883-2112
Please consult your financial or tax advisor regarding the specific benefits of making a gift of securities.