Providing Hope, Joy and Community
Through Unique Experiences for Children
with Life-Threatening Illnesses and Their Families
ways to give
Give by check
Checks or correspondence
can be mailed to:
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Camp Sunshine
35 Acadia Road
Casco, Maine 04015
Give by phone
We accept most major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
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You can make your gift by calling (207) 655-3800.
gifts of
securities
A gift of appreciated securities entitles you to a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities without paying tax on the securities’ appreciation.
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To make a gift of stock, please email, Ruth Calas,
VP of Development at rcalas@campsunshine.org or call (207) 655-3800.
Charitable Lead Trusts
If you provide for Camp Sunshine through a charitable lead trust, Camp Sunshine will receive immediate annual payments for a term of years, after which the assets may be transferred to your heirs, substantially tax free.
To discuss planning your gift to Camp Sunshine,
please email, Ruth Calas,
VP of Development at rcalas@campsunshine.org or call (207) 655-3800.
donor
advised funds
A donor advised fund, which is like a charitable checking account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often you make a gift to Camp Sunshine and other charities.
You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.
bequests
through your will or trust
Planning for the future and creating the legacy you wish to leave is one of the most effective ways to ensure a lasting impact.
Making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, can guarantee that your legacy endures. Your gift may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or the
remainder after all other provisions are specified.
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IRA RetirementPlan Gifts
Distributions from IRA Retirement plans such as IRAs or 401(k)s make an ideal gifts to charitable organizations. For donors who are 70½ years old and older, you can give any amount (up to a maximum of $108,000) per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as Camp Sunshine without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of any value $108,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference at Camp Sunshine. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short.
You should consult a tax advisor or other professional for additional information regarding your specific situation.