The Ed Brown Senior Center’s Future Depends on YOU:
We get ZERO tax dollars!

That’s right! The Ed Brown Senior Center at Rancho Bernardo relies solely on modest membership dues, fundraising activities, events, charitable grants, and donations to finance our important services and programs in North County.

THAT’S PRECISELY WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP!

DONATE ONLINE

The Ed Brown Senior Center at Rancho Bernardo is committed to fostering a positive atmosphere for members and volunteers of all ages. Because building a healthy community is not about ownership or getting credit. It’s about collaboration and results. It’s about uniting community members for a common mission.

Giving online to the Ed Brown Senior Center at Rancho Bernardo is a convenient, secure way to support dozens of vital community programs. And it’s easy to do by filling out the online donation form. Answers to your questions are just a click away.

On behalf of the hundreds of your neighbors, friends and their families who will benefit from your gift, thank you in advance for making your tax deductible donation to the Ed Brown Senior Center.

And if you would like to know more about joining our family, just click here to get membership information, or call us at 858-487-9324.

FRIENDS OF ED BROWN SENIOR CENTER AT RANCHO BERNARDO MAJOR GIFTS PROGRAM

The Friends of Ed Brown Major Gifts program provides ongoing and meaningful financial support, making a difference in the lives of neighbors, friends and family members in our community. There are six levels for individuals and organizations to give, and your can make your contribution either annually or with a lump-sum payment. Please don’t ever hesitate to contact us with your questions.

Each of our donor levels has benefits – for you, and for us. We’d love to tell you about them.

• Donor (Up to $50)
• Friend ($51-$250)
• Sponsor ($251-$1,000)
• Innovator ($1,001-$5,000)
• Leader ($5,001-$10,000)
• Guardian ($10,001-$25,000)

MONTHLY DONATIONS

Follow in the footsteps of other community members recognizing the value of providing quality services that enhance life for so many. The Ed Brown Senior Center at Rancho Bernardo offers a monthly giving program that allows you to embark on a journey to do just that.

Your donation to this comprehensive program helps EBSC provide a wide spectrum of projects and services that benefits the community. When we benefit one, we benefit all. Your monthly gift helps us to be even more efficient and effective because our administrative costs are reduced when you provide essential funds on a regular basis.

When you help EBSC on a monthly basis, you’ll know you are helping your neighbors, friends and family members. You’ll also be kept up-to-date on the latest news about EBSC’s programs and plans for the future.

Join EBSC’s monthly donation program now, or call 858-487-9324.

PLANNED GIVING – MAKING PHILANTHROPY POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

It’s sometimes difficult to make large charitable donations. Yet even someone of modest means can help by using our planned giving program – a wonderful way of ensuring your vision for the community lasts for generations to come.

Planned giving helps those without the means to make an immediate cash contribution, but who still want to be part of the long-term solution. These planned gifts are set up to allow donors to provide gifts that might not otherwise be possible. Some planned gifts even provide surprising income and tax benefits to the donor.

Because as the saying goes; “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

PLANNED GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

LEGACY GIFTS

Bequests through will or trust, beneficiary designations

GIFTS THAT PROVIDE INCOME

Gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, pooled income fund

GIFTS OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES

Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, closely-held stock

GIFTS OF PROPERTY

Real estate and personal tangible property

We encourage you to explore these and other planned giving arrangements with your financial advisor(s). If you have questions, or want more detailed information on how your planned gift can help the Ed Brown Senior Center, please contact us call us at 858-487-9324.

LEGACY GIFTS

Legacy gifts take effect after we’ve passed from this world. They are often the most significant gifts we may ever make, reflecting our life’s values. Their importance to the work of the Ed Brown Senior Center at Rancho Bernardo cannot be overestimated. There are several legacy gifts that we hope you will consider:

• Will or Trust: Leave a bequest to EBSC in your will or trust for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or whatever may remain after all other bequests are satisfied. When designating EBSC, you should use our official title and address.

• Retirement Plan: Name EBSC as beneficiary of some or all of your retirement account assets such as your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), Keogh, or other qualified plan.

• Insurance Policy/Annuity: Name EBSC as first, second, or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy or annuity.

• Life Income Gift: Several varieties are available, including the Charitable Gift Annuity.

Whichever form of legacy gift you provide, it’s a sure way of helping your friends and family for years to come.

Ed Brown Senior Center at Rancho Bernardo’s legal title and tax-exempt (non-profit) status:

Ed Brown Senior Center at Rancho Bernardo is exempt from federal income tax and is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. Our Federal Taxpayer Identification number is 93-0996904. Our official name and address for use in a will, trust or beneficiary designation is:

Ed Brown Senior Center at Rancho Bernardo
18402 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127

GIFTS THAT PROVIDE INCOME

Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Pooled Income Fund

Another attractive form of charitable giving is through a “Life Income Gifts.” Whichever form you choose, they’ll all benefit you and the extensive work we at the Ed Brown Senior Center do to help the community at-large. Key features of Life Income Gifts include:

• Cash, securities or real estate can be used to fund the gift instrument.
• Income (immediate or deferred) is generated for the donor.
• There’s an immediate charitable income tax deduction.
• Funding the gift with appreciated property offers you tax benefits.
• Multiple charitable organizations can benefit from your gift.

Please ask about our Charitable Gift Annuity or Pooled Income Fund. We’ll provide you with a personalized summary of the income and tax benefits for either type of arrangement, or find some other program that works better for you if needed.

Or ask about Charitable Remainder Trusts – highly flexible arrangements that combine charitable giving with estate and retirement planning.

OTHER WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP THE CAUSE

REAL ESTATE GIFTS

Real estate is versatile, and can either be given outright or donated in ways that you maintain use for life. Use real estate to fund deferred gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts, avoiding capital gains taxes, providing you with immediate tax deductions, and sources of income…all as you make a significant, positive impact to EBSC’s work.

TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY GIFTS

Artwork, antiques, jewelry, stamps, coins, political buttons, collections, cars, boats, planes…you name it, and the donation can help us do our work at the Ed Brown Senior Center.

You can sell the item and donate the proceeds to the Center. Or you can donate the item directly to the Center and we’ll handle the details. Either way, we appreciate your contribution and the extra services we’ll be able to offer…because of your generosity.

CAR DONATIONS

Donating your car to the Ed Brown Senior Center may be the perfect answer for you without it costing you anything out of pocket. When it’s time to give up your keys, donating your car to the center will give you tax benefits and support our services to the community.

For more information on how you can donate your car, contact us at
858-487-9324.

WE SHOULD TALK!

Whether you’re interested in making a one time cash contribution or establishing a lifetime trust to benefit our work, you should contact the Center at 858-487-9324, ext. 4 for more information about all the benefits available from making your charitable gift.