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Donate by Mail 

To donate by mail, please download and complete the donation form.

A printed copy of your completed donation form and a check payable to “Catalight Foundation” (Tax ID: 94-3120231) can then be mailed to:

Catalight Foundation
Attn: Development Team
2730 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Wire Transfer

Gifts may be sent via wire transfer to those who wish to electronically transfer funds to the Catalight Foundation.

Please follow the instructions below or reach out by email if additional support is needed.

Step 1: Provide the following information to your financial institution, which will initiate the wire transfer/EFT.

Account Name: Catalight Foundation
Financial Institution: Wells Fargo Bank
Address: 1655 Grant Street, Concord, CA 94520
ABA Number: 121000248
Account Number: 4868443524
Reference: This field is used to identify the donor and the designation of the donation (80 characters max, including spaces and punctuation).

Please provide the donor’s name, address and zip code, so we can appropriately record and acknowledge the gift. Send us supplemental information and additional instructions email.

Step 2: To ensure timely acknowledgment of your gift, please email us at email and let us know your donation is on its way.

Donor-Advised Fund 

Make checks payable to “Catalight Foundation” (Tax ID: 94-3120231) and then mail to:

Catalight Foundation
Attn. Development Team
2730 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

To ensure timely acknowledgment of your generous gift, please include your name, address, and/or fund name with your donation and send us an email to let us know it’s on its way.

Stocks & Mutual Funds

Receive tangible tax savings and benefits while supporting a more equitable world through a gift of appreciated stock.

When you make a gift of stock to the Catalight Foundation, you eliminate the capital gains tax that would be due upon selling the stock. Thus, you receive tangible tax savings and benefits while also supporting our purpose.

A gift of stock may be right for you if:

• You hold stocks that have risen in value. If your stocks are highly appreciated, you may find yourself with a hefty tax bill when it comes time to sell. Using these securities as a gift means avoiding the capital gains tax on any paper profit.
• You would like to maximize your deduction while not affecting your liquidity. If you decide to make a gift of stock, you not only retain your cash assets but also receive a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock you’ve owned for more than one year.

Please get in touch with your broker to initiate a stock transfer to the Catalight Foundation.

IRA Charitable Distribution

What is a qualified charitable distribution?
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a distribution of funds from your IRA (other than a SEP or SIMPLE IRA) directly to a qualified charitable organization. Because the gift goes directly to the Catalight Foundation without passing through your hands, you may exclude the dollar amount of your gift from your taxable income up to $100,000 annually.

Please consult your tax advisor for information regarding specific exceptions.

How do I make a qualified charitable distribution to the Catalight Foundation? 
Your IRA custodian must make your QCD directly to the Catalight Foundation on your behalf. Each financial institution has its own process for initiating a QCD. Many retirement plan administrators require you to use their distribution forms and comply with other requirements, so be sure to reach out to your financial institution for forms and procedures to ensure you receive any potential tax benefits associated with this gift.

Make a Pledge

To join us in making a difference today, download and complete our pledge form.

Please mail the completed pledge form and a check payable to “Catalight Foundation” (Tax ID: 94-3120231) to:

Catalight Foundation
Attn: Development
2730 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Questions? Call Diane Mullin at 925-440-3384 or email [email protected].

Host a Workplace Giving Campaign 

When you allow your employees to make a difference, your company benefits from more workplace satisfaction, enthusiasm and the unique team spirit that comes from helping others. Your employees can support the Catalight Foundation during your annual campaign or at other special times of year.

Engagement Ideas

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
Federal employees can give to the Catalight Foundation during their CFC by writing “Catalight Foundation” on their pledge card and using our CFC number: 85497.

Seasonal Specialized Campaigns
Throughout the year, you can also launch specialized campaigns to channel employee enthusiasm by highlighting different Catalight Foundation services:

March: National Developmental Disability Awareness Month
Catalight Care Services

April: Autism Acceptance Month
Catalight Research Institute

October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Catalight Innovations

Employee Gift Matching
Knowing that donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar is a powerful incentive for any donor. Show that you stand by your employees when it matters most by matching their gifts to the Catalight Foundation.

For more information, contact us email.

Remember Us in Your Will or Trust 

How to Give to the Catalight Foundation

There are several ways you can leave a gift to the Catalight Foundation, depending on what works best for you.

1. Leaving a Gift in Your Will (Bequest)

This is a good option if you want to:

• Make a gift but keep your options open.
• Change your mind later if you need to.
• Make sure you still have access to your money and assets during your lifetime.

How it works: You would include the Catalight Foundation in your will. This type of gift only takes effect after you pass away.

2. Naming the Foundation as a Beneficiary

This is a very simple way to give. You can name the Catalight Foundation as a beneficiary on various types of accounts. This means the foundation would receive a specified percentage of the asset after your death.

How it works:

• Retirement Accounts: You can fill out a new beneficiary form from your plan administrator.
• Life Insurance Policies: You can tell your insurance company to give all or a portion of the death benefit to the foundation. You can also transfer ownership of the policy, which could give you an immediate tax break.
• Annuities: If your commercial annuity has money left over when you pass away, you can name the foundation to receive all or part of it.
• Bank Accounts: You can fill out a form at your bank to have a portion of your checking or savings account go to the foundation.
• Investment Accounts: You can tell your broker to donate some or all of the investments in your account to the foundation. This might be as simple as adding “T.O.D. to the Catalight Foundation” (Transfer on Death) to your account name.

Need Help?
If you want to discuss any of these options, you can reach out to a giving specialist:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 1-925-788-6609