Every gift makes a lasting impact and improves the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
We understand that individuals and families have many reasons for making a contribution; we offer various ways to ensure you can find one that works for you.
We are appreciative of all financial support we receive, and on behalf of the children and adults we serve, thank you for your support. For additional information, contact Jennifer Franklin at 704-944-5112 or jfranklin@lifespanservices.org.
Gifts to LIFESPAN are tax deductible. Consult your attorney or tax advisor for more information on charitable giving and the tax benefits.
Financial Information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State. LIFESPAN is recognized as a 501 (c) (3) organization accepting tax-deductible charitable donations.
A gift of Cash, Check or Credit Card is easy to make, and the gift is not subject to gift or estate tax. If you itemize, this type of contribution is deductible up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income. Excess deductions can be carried forward for up to five additional tax years. Consult your attorney or tax adviser for more information.
Dedicate your gift in memory of or in honor of someone special or memorialize someone who has passed. Upon receiving, we will send a special notification advising the recipient of the gift excluding the amount.
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Many businesses will match donations made to 501(c)(3), non-profit organizations. Check with your employer to see if they participate in the corporate matching program. Corporations already setup for matching funds with LIFESPAN include: Bank of America, Duke Energy, Grant Thornton, Liberty Mutual, Lincoln Financial, Merrill Lynch, Microsoft, and PNC Bank.
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate that have been owned longer than 12 months and have appreciated afford an immediate charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) transfers are a viable option for individuals who are looking for an easy way to contribute to LIFESPAN, Inc.
Do you want to receive income and make a gift to LIFESPAN, Inc.? Annuity payments can be immediate or deferred. LIFESPAN’s minimum age for a charitable gift annuity is 50 years old.
Charitable remainder trusts are gifts that are placed irrevocably in a trust with the named beneficiary(ies) receiving a fixed (annuity trust) or variable income (unitrust) for life or term of years not to exceed 20.
Giving a gift in your will is an easy way to give and leave a legacy at LIFESPAN. Could have a link to bequest language
I give (dollar amount, percentage of residual estate, or description of property) to LIFESPAN, Inc., to be used for its exempt purposes (tax ID # 56-1142969).
I give (dollar amount, percentage of residual estate or description of property) to LIFESPAN, Inc., to be used for the following purpose (e.g. endowment, children’s programs) (tax ID # 56-1142969).
I give (dollar amount) to LIFESPAN, Inc. to be held as a permanent endowment and to be known as the (person’s name) Fund. I instruct that only the income from this fund may be used to support the programs of LIFESPAN, Inc., so that the endowment will exist in perpetuity (tax ID # 56-1142969)
This can be as easy as naming LIFESPAN, Inc. as a beneficiary on an existing life insurance policy such as one that may be provided through your workplace. Or, you can purchase a life insurance policy and designate LIFESPAN, Inc. as the irrevocable beneficiary.
For estate planning purposes, retirement plan assets are the assets designated to fund bequests to LIFESPAN, Inc.
In-Kind donations is a way contributors can donate items for specific LIFESPAN programs. To obtain a current list of needs, please contact Holly Glinski at 704-944-5130, or Email
Education Services – Circle Schools located in Burlington and Statesville
Employment Services
Enrichment Services – Located at the Creative Campuses
Marketing, Public Relations and Fund Development
Click here for the LIFESPAN Volunteer Program Guidelines
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Do your online shopping through iGive.com
Household furniture
Arts & crafts supplies
Handicapped outdoor seating
Art supplies
Miscellaneous
LIFESPAN programs across the state are in need of donations of all sizes. You can help by organizing a supply drive with your school or church to assist with a LIFESPAN Circle School, provide a financial gift or gift card to help support the daily needs of our programs, or provide tickets to an event to provide community inclusion for adults with developmental disabilities. Donate art supplies to help an aspiring artist or offer household items to one of the residential programs. Call today – we will be happy to discuss pick up and drop off arrangements with you. Financial and in-kind donations are very important to us – a thank you letter will be mailed to you and in-kind donation forms are available to document your generous gift.
On July 1st, LIFESPAN launched The President’s Circle, a donor-focused program at the agency to bring volunteers and donors in closer connection to the mission of LIFESPAN. The President’s Circle is designed to recognize and honor individuals who share a similar level of commitment and loyalty to the individuals we serve, while also providing increased information to those who care for them. Supporters who gave a $1,000 gift during 2013-2014 are recognized as charter members of the President’s Circle. With the President’s Circle membership you can look forward to:
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(*2014-2015 Donors)