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Online donations

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Your donation helps change lives.

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Check donations

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Please mail your check to:

Caminar
Development Department
411 Borel Ave., Suite 101
San Mateo, CA 94402

Donor-advised fund (DAF) donations

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Initiate your donation recommendation and send your check to:
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Caminar
Development Department
411 Borel Ave., Suite 101
San Mateo, CA 94402
Our EIN/federal tax ID is 94-1639389.

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a fast-growing charitable program that allows donors to contribute, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. If you have a DAF, you can recommend grants to support Caminar.

Donor-advised funds you may be familiar with are listed below. Click on the link below to be redirected to your preferred DAF page, or contact your advisor directly if your charitable fund is not listed here.

Bank of America

Fidelity Charitable

Schwab Charitable

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Donate via wire transfer

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Initiate a wire/ ACH electronic funds transfer from your financial institution directly to Caminar by completing this ACH donation authorization form.

Donate a gift in honor/memory

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Donate a gift (online or by mail) to honor the memory of someone dear or express appreciation for someone special. Please indicate to whom the gift is in honor or memory of, and we will recognize and inform the individual of your kindness with a personal note.

Increase your impact with corporate matching

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Initiate the employer match process with your employer, typically through your HR department. Search here to see if your employer offers matching gifts.

Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by

If you have questions about your match or have a matching gift form to send us, please email development@caminar.org.
‍You must use the same name on your employer match documentation that you used with your original donation to Caminar. Tax rules prevent us from accepting an employer match that we cannot link to your donation.

Vehicle donations

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Fill out a simple form and our vehicle donation partner will be in touch.

Donate a vehicle

Leadership Impact Circle

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Donors who give $2,500 or more in a year and donors who’ve given for ten consecutive years or more automatically become members of our Leadership Impact Circle.
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Leadership Impact Circle

‍Consider joining the Leadership Impact Circle. Donors who give $2,500 or more and donors who’ve given for ten consecutive years or more automatically become members.

Your participation in the Leadership Impact Circle demonstrates your commitment to creating access to high-quality, evidence-based care for our most vulnerable neighbors. As a Leadership Impact Circle member, you will be recognized for leading the way with your compassion and generosity. Your contribution will lead to a positive, lasting impact on our community’s mental health and well-being while inspiring other community members to support Caminar’s mission. You will be invited to special events, receive a first look at new initiatives, connect with our leadership team, and more.

To join the Leadership Impact Circle contribute $2,500 or more and renew annually to sustain your membership.
Supporters who have given any amount for ten consecutive years or longer automatically become members.

Please contact our development team at development@caminar.org or (650) 513-1509.

Safety Net Monthly Giving Club

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Monthly gifts help support the mental health and well-being of our most vulnerable community members over the long term.

Join our Safety Net Monthly Giving Club today to ensure the future growth and longevity of Caminar and its life-changing programs. Monthly gifts help support the mental health and well-being of our most vulnerable community members over the long term.

It’s easy, effective and budget-friendly to spread your donation over time. Click "Monthly” on the online donation form or call us.

Please contact our development team at development@caminar.org or (650) 513-1509.

Legacy Giving

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Designate a legacy gift by simply naming Caminar as a beneficiary in your will, trust, retirement account, or insurance policy.
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What do you want your legacy to be? Has Caminar made a difference in your family’s lives or in the life of someone you care about? Legacy giving is easier than you may realize.

Make a lasting impact in the community today by including Caminar as a part of your legacy plan -- it’s as simple as naming Caminar as a beneficiary in your will, trust, retirement account, or insurance policy. By designating a legacy gift to Caminar, you’re ensuring that Caminar will be here for the community to serve our most vulnerable neighbors for many more years to come.

To share your intent to make a legacy gift or to learn more about legacy giving vehicles, please contact Mary Dunbar, Chief Development Officer, by phone or email.

We respect our right to privacy and will not make your gift intentions public without your explicit consent.

Donate a gift of stock

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‍Transfer Instructions for Gifts of Appreciated Stocks or Securities

‍Thank you for considering a gift of publicly traded securities to Caminar. Caminar is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Our federal tax identification number is 94-1639389.

Electronic delivery of shares of stock is the most secure and efficient delivery process available. Of course, you may transfer stock certificates directly.

Step 1: Notification of donor intent
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Please notify us of your intent to make a gift of securities. Under SEC regulations, your broker may not tell us your name when making the transfer of stock from your account to Caminar’s. So that we may acknowledge your donation and provide documentation for your tax records, please advise Caminar of your generous contribution by providing:‍

Your name and complete preferred address
Name of stock or securities
Number of shares or securities transferred
Date of the transfer request

Mail:
Caminar
Development Department
411 Borel Avenue, Suite 101
San Mateo, CA 94402
‍Fax: (650) 393-8922 (Attn: Development)
‍Phone: (650) 513-1509 ‍
‍Email: development@caminar.org
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If you would like your gift to be anonymous, simply let us know when notifying us of your gift, and your name will not appear in public recognition lists.

Step 2: Authorize your broker or financial agent to transfer shares to Caminars brokerage account

‍Securities Delivered Electronically: The following will help your broker facilitate an electronic transfer of securities:

DTC Number: 0062
Account Name: Caminar (Tax ID# 94-1639389)
Account Number: 35987797
Phone Number: 800-499-9829
Caminar's Stockbroker: Vanguard Investments

Securities Delivered by Mail:
If you have physical stock certificates, please contact our Development Office to make arrangements: development@caminar.org, (650) 513-1509.

Questions? Please call us at (650) 513-1509. Thank you.

Gift your time

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There are plenty of exciting ways to gift your time to Caminar and help us support those in need:

Board leadership and support: Join our board of directors or a board committee.
Fulfill wishes: Collect hygiene kits, hold a clothing or gift drive, create household starter kits, or donate art supplies or gift cards.
Advocate: Speak to elected officials, host fundraisers, or invite us to speak to your organization.

Please contact us to learn more!

FAQs

Have questions or need more information?

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Please call (650) 513-1509 or email development@caminar.org if you’d like to learn more about Caminar’s programs and impact on the community, how to get involved, or need help with donations.

What is Caminar’s tax status?

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Caminar is recognized by the IRS as a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We rely on funding from the government, generous individuals, businesses, and charitable foundations. Donations to Caminar are tax-deductible; please talk to your tax preparer regarding your personal circumstances. EIN 94-1639389.