Monetary Gifts - Pledge a one-time or recurring gift by clicking here or making a gift via Venmo (@SanDiego-Diplomacy). Gifts that are not designated for a particular program or activity provide the funds to help sustain our vital programs and enhance global engagement through diplomacy. Gifts may be directed to a specific program, activity, or need if directed by the donor. Please contact heidi@sandiegodiplomacy.org to discuss any directed gifts.

IRA Rollover (Qualified Charitable Distribution) - If you are 70.5 or older, a qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA will help support San Diego Diplomacy Council and provide tax savings to you. You can give any amount up to $105,000 annually from your IRA directly to a qualified charity.

Benefits of doing so include:
Pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income or a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.
Since the gift doesn’t count as income, it can reduce your annual income level
A tax efficient way to make your philanthropic impact.

How to make your IRA Rollover gift (Qualified Charitable Distribution)

• Notify San Diego Diplomacy Council of your qualified charitable distribution. Your stock gift does not come with donor information, so contact Lulu Bonning (lulu@sandiegodiplomacy.org or phone #) to alert us and provide the following information:
  1. Your name
  2. Donation amount
  3. Your financial institution that is sending the donation
• Please contact your financial institution directly to facilitate the gift from your IRA. The following is information that may be requested to complete your Qualified Charitable Distribution:
  · Legal name: San Diego Diplomacy Council
  · Legal Address: 4305 University Avenue, Suite 510, San Diego, CA 92105
  · San Diego Diplomacy Council Tax ID #: (add number)

Planned Giving - Many of our supporters have included the San Diego Diplomacy Council in their wills. Consider naming the San Diego Diplomacy Council in your trust or will or making a memorial gift in honor of a loved one. Please contact us with any questions.

San Diego Diplomacy Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID# 95-3477071) and your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Please contact your tax advisor to determine the fair market value of your donation.

Gifts of Stocks and Securities - Did you know that cash isn’t the only way you can donate to charity. Many donors are now choosing to give shares of appreciated stock because of the benefits to the donor and charitable organization. What are the key benefits to donating appreciated stock:

• You and the charity avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock.
• Receive a charitable tax income tax deduction for the full market value of the gift.
• When you donate stock, your dollar goes further than if you were to sell the stock and donate cash. You are maximizing your philanthropic impact.

How to make your stock gift:
Notify San Diego Diplomacy Council of your stock transfer. Your stock gift does not come with donor information, so contact Lulu Bonning (lulu@sandiegodiplomacy.org) to alert us and provide the following information:

• Name
• Type of stock
• Number of shares and/or approximate value of gift

Transfer your gift of stock to the following account:
Fidelity Charitable
DTC: 0226
Code: 770
For the Account of: San Diego Diplomacy Council
Fidelity Account Number: Z40314896
San Diego Diplomacy Council Tax ID Number: 95-3477071

Once the gift is received, our team will notify of receipt and send a tax acknowledgment