Ways To Give

Your gift of stock directly to Volunteer Legal Advocates is exempt from capital gains tax. You will still be eligible to deduct the full fair-market value of the asset you donated from your income taxes up to the overall amount allowed by the IRS. The Volunteer Legal Advocates team are not financial advisors. Please consult your professional financial advisor before making a stock donation to Volunteer Legal Advocates.

Please provide your broker with these delivery instructions to facilitate the electronic transfer, receipt, and proper acknowledgment of your gift of stock.

Delivery Instructions:

DTC Number: 0235
Account Number: 322-97472
Account Name: Volunteer Legal Advocates
Tax ID: 26-1089584
Contact: Nicholas Marchio, RBC Wealth Management
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 700
Washington DC 20006
Telephone: 202-661-9508 or 877-567-2794
Email: Nicholas.Marchio@rbc.com

When you initiate a stock transfer to Volunteer Legal Advocates, please email the gift details to donate@volunteerlegaladvocates.org to ensure we can promptly receive and acknowledge your gift.

Your IRA, 401k, 403b, or other retirement plan is an excellent way to leave a lasting legacy that will benefit survivors and at-risk children. On a “change of beneficiary form,” you can name Volunteer Legal Advocates as a full or partial beneficiary. Retirement assets left to individuals may be heavily taxed up to 70%, but when given to a qualified charity like ours, they pass tax-free.

You can support Volunteer Legal Advocates through your Donor Advised Fund by recommending a grant to us (EIN: 26-1089584). For specific questions on how to recommend a grant, please contact your financial advisor or institution. For questions about giving to Volunteer Legal Advocates, please contact us at donate@volunteerlegaladvocates.org.

Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their staff, doubling or even tripling the impact of your gift to Volunteer Legal Advocates. Matched gifts may also qualify you for a higher Giving Circle level, such as the Amplifying Voices Society. Check with your HR department to see if your company participates.

Leadership gifts creating lasting impact.

Established in 2020, Volunteer Legal Advocates’ Amplifying Voices Society honors donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually or sponsor our Benefit at $2,500 or above. These leadership gifts form the cornerstone of unrestricted support for Volunteer Legal Advocates, funding that provides the flexibility to meet urgent needs and deliver pro bono legal services to more than 3,000 low-income clients annually.

Your support helps us:

• Recruit and retain expert supervising attorneys who mentor volunteers across all practice areas.
• Hire dedicated advocates who provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and social service referrals.
• Deliver high-quality legal services through volunteer training and professional development in cultural humility and trauma-informed care.
• Expand our reach through initiatives like legal clinics and emergency legal services.

Join the Amplifying Voices Society and help end the cycle of violence for survivors and children through pro bono legal aid.

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Create a lasting legacy of justice and safety.
Your long-term assets can help protect survivors, support vulnerable children, and expand access to justice, often with significant tax benefits. Below are several simple and impactful ways to include Volunteer Legal Advocates in your estate planning.

Brokerage, Savings & Other Accounts
You can name Volunteer Legal Advocates as a full, partial, or contingent beneficiary of your brokerage, savings, or other financial accounts. Simply complete a “change of beneficiary” form through your account provider.

Charitable Trusts
Charitable trusts can provide income to you or your loved ones while supporting causes you care about. Talk to your advisor about whether one of these options is right for you:

• Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT): Provides income to you or others during the trust’s term, with the remaining assets going to Volunteer Legal Advocates.
• Charitable Lead Trust (CLT): Directs annual income to Volunteer Legal Advocates for a set period, with remaining assets passing to your heirs or other beneficiaries.

Life Insurance
Name Volunteer Legal Advocates as a life insurance policy beneficiary or donate a paid-up policy you no longer need. This can reduce your estate taxes and may qualify for an income tax deduction.

Questions?

We’re happy to work with you and your financial advisor to find the giving strategy that aligns with your goals. Contact us at donate@volunteerlegaladvocates.org