Ways to Give

Join the BHGH of Southern California Family and support the mission in numerous ways. 

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Southern California is a 100% privately funded 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  We rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations to help us open doors of opportunity for our scholars. 

DONATE BY MAIL

Your check can be made out to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Southern California and mailed to:

You can give using a credit card over the phone by calling 949-515-8833

TRIBUTE OR MEMORIAL GIFTS

A gift to Boys Hope Girls Hope in honor of a friend or loved one is a meaningful and lasting way to celebrate their accomplishments, lives, and memory. 

Immediately upon receipt of your gift, the honoree or family will be notified in writing.  The amount of your gift will not be disclosed.  Fill out the online donation form for a tribute gift. 

To make a tribute or memorial gift via check, please include:
• The name of the honoree
• The contact information of the party you would like to notify

MULTI-YEAR PLEDGES & RECURRING GIFTS

Consider a long-term commitment to the success of our program.  Monthly and quarterly gifts can be set up on your credit card with our online donation form, and annual pledges are gratefully accepted.  Contact bhghsocal@bhgh.org for more information on this process. 

PLANNED GIVING & ESTATE PLANNING

Please consider giving to Boys Hope Girls Hope through your will, trust, IRA, or life insurance policy.  This is an effective way to both positively impact future generations of children and to assist in lowering or eliminating the estate tax burden on your heirs. 

When you make a direct gift today, you benefit immediately from this addition to BHGH’s assets. 

DEFERRED GIFTS

A gift pledged today will benefit BHGH at some future time while allowing you to give much more than you otherwise might.  A deferred gift may also offer you immediate tax savings and lifetime income. 

UNRESTRICTED GIFTS

When you make a gift without restrictions, BHGH has the flexibility to use your contribution for the most pressing needs at the time. 

RESTRICTED GIFTS

If you have a special interest it may be possible for you to designate a gift specifically for that purpose.  The BHGH staff can provide you with a list of programs approved for designated giving. 

HOW YOU CAN GIVE

BEQUESTS

A bequest is a gift passed down through a will or living trust.  It entitles you to an estate tax deduction equal to the amount of the gift, thus reducing your taxable estate and federal tax liability. 

LIFE INCOME TRUSTS

You create such a trust by transferring cash, securities or property to a trustee of your choosing.  Thereafter, for life or a predetermined length of time, the trustee will provide income either to you or your beneficiary at least once a year.  When the trust expires, usually at the end of your life, or your beneficiary’s life, the principal passes to BHGHt.  A life income trust is an excellent choice for highly appreciated assets that provide little or no income.  There are two types of life income trusts, an Annuity Trust and a Unitrust. 

Annuity Trust (Fixed Income) – With this type of income trust, you receive the same dollar amount every year, determined at the outset by your individual needs.  An annuity is the best choice for highly appreciated assets that produce little income. 

Unitrust (Variable Income) – This is the more flexible of the two types of life income trusts.  A unitrust pays you a predetermined rate of return, according to the value of the trust assets each year.  Since the value is recalculated each year, your income may vary.  You may add to the principal of a unitrust at any time unlike the annuity trust. 

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY

The charitable gift annuity is a legal contract under which Orange County Community Foundation agrees to pay you a fixed dollar amount for your lifetime in return for an irrevocable gift of cash or securities.  BHGH is able to offer a “guaranteed” life income because this obligation is secured by the Orange County Community Foundation assets. 

CHARITABLE LEAD TRUSTS

The assets placed in a charitable lead trust generate income now for BHGH for a designated lifetime or term of years. 

Non-Grantor Lead Trusts

For transfer-tax purposes and when the trust terminates for the benefit of the his/her family, subsequent appreciation transfers without tax.  This is for a Gift or Estate Tax Deduction. 

Grantor Lead Trusts

The donor transfers cash to a Grantor CLT.  The value of the payments to charity are front loaded in the first year to give a substantial INCOME tax deduction.  At the end of the term the trust comes back to the donor.  The donor lets the charity “rent their money” for a term of years. 

RETIREMENT PLANS

By naming BHGH as a beneficiary, retirement plan assets will escape income tax and will avoid estate tax on estates fully subject to the estate tax.  During lifetime, the owner of the retirement plans can continue to take withdrawals and be free to change the beneficiary if circumstances warrant. 

INSURANCE POLICIES

You may assign ownership of a life insurance policy to BHGH or irrevocably name BHGH as beneficiary.  The nature of the policy will determine the amount, if any, of your tax deduction. 

RETAINED LIFE ESTATE

One can gift their home or vacation home to BHGH and continue to use it for their lifetime.  BHGH will own the home, but the donor will still be responsible for maintenance, taxes and insurance.  One receives an immediate income tax deduction based on the fair market value less the present value of the life tenancy. 

BARGAIN SALE

A donor can sell their residence or other property to BHGH at less than its fair market value receiving cash in turn and a charitable income tax deduction for the discount taken from fair market value.  The cash can be used to purchase another home or facilitate the entry fee to a retirement community. 

CHOOSING A GIFT THAT WORKS FOR YOU

STOCK GIFTS

Your gift of appreciated stock and other securities can help relieve you from long-term capital-gains taxes, and it is deductible at the full fair market value on the date given. 

GIFTS IN-KIND

We accept gifts-in-kind that can be used in our programs or sold to generate revenue.  Examples include food, furnishings, computers, linens, cars, real estate, and school or office supplies.