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When you make a donation to UMFS, you empower high-risk children and teens to reach their full potential.
Teens like Melvin.
When Melvin was 15, his life changed dramatically. He entered foster care. He was referred to UMFS, and got involved in the UMFS Project LIFE program, which equips teens in foster care with critical life skills.
Melvin was skeptical at first, but over time he became one of Project LIFE’s most active members. The skills Melvin developed through Project LIFE helped him achieve a major life goal: college. Today, Melvin is proud to be a student at Old Dominion University.
You can help teens like Melvin achieve a brighter future.
Your Gift Supports Foster Children Like Mark
“Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t be something and don’t let your past hold you down.”
– Mark, foster care youth
With the love and support of his UMFS family, Mark has been working hard to change his life. Mark had a rough childhood, which included the imprisonment of his father and the death of his mother. He moved through several foster homes and a residential facility before he became part of the UMFS Treatment Foster Care program in 2014. Like many foster children, he was behind in school and struggling with anger and depression.
UMFS matched Mark with a loving foster family and provided the entire family with unwavering support. As a result, Mark was able to catch up in school, and even more impressive, graduate with honors.
There are 5,330 children like Mark in foster care in Virginia. Nationally, only 50% of foster youth complete high school by age 18, and less than 9% graduate from college.
You can give other foster youth the same love and support that helped Mark to shatter these statistics. Your financial gift to UMFS supports foster children like Mark across Virginia.
Why Donors Support UMFS
“I am so proud of UMFS. They have changed as the needs have changed. UMFS gives hope to so many families who are wondering, ‘What can I do for this child?’”
– Carolyn Wake
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“When you are aware of the impact UMFS makes in the lives of children and families, it’s clear why they are such a good partner. We know that UMFS is in the business of changing lives. We are honored to support their efforts and we appreciate all they do for our hometown and beyond.”
– Mac Stuckey, Former President,
The CarMax Foundation
“It’s exciting to say that we can commit money to something we feel strongly about. My wife and I are honored to give to UMFS because of their redemptive work in the lives of children and families in need. They help kids realize their intrinsic worth and potential and exemplify God’s compassion and heart in redeeming broken families. It is our joy to participate in such a beautiful mission of restoration.”
– Brandon Linton
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Contact Us
When you make a donation to UMFS, you are investing in the lives of high-risk children and families across Virginia. We deeply appreciate your support. Our development team is ready to help you and answer any questions you may have.
Gary Duncan, Chief Development Officer, 804.254.9663 (office), 804.878.6930 (cell), gduncan@umfs.org
Katie Moore, Major Gifts and Campaign Manager, 804.254.9674, kmoore@umfs.org
David Grimm, Senior Major and Planned Gifts Officer, 804.254.9662, dgrimm@umfs.org
Jill Gaynor, Development and Marketing Manager, 804.254.9463, jgaynor@umfs.org
Donations can be mailed to the following address:
UMFS
Development Office
3900 West Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
We also offer you the option to DONATE ONLINE.
UMFS is proud to be a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity.
More Ways to Give
Gifts of Securities
When you donate appreciated securities to UMFS, you receive several benefits. In addition to the standard tax deduction for making a charitable donation, you may also avoid the capital gains tax.
Gifts from Your IRA
Once you reach age 70½, you must start taking the RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) from your IRA account. Instead of taking the full RMD yourself, you can choose to make a QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution) to UMFS, which may be tax free.
PLANNED GIVING
Join the UMFS 1900 Society to help high-risk children and their families become self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities, now and into the future. You’ll be empowering generations to come.
There are many ways to give, from leaving a bequest to UMFS in your will to gifts from your retirement plan or life insurance.
Workplace Giving
Employer Matching – Many employers match, double, or even triple gifts or volunteer hours made by their employees. Please check your employer’s plan for details.
State and federal campaign codes:
Combined Federal Campaign CFC #16010
Donor Advised Funds
We welcome grants from your donor advised fund. While some funds share your name with us when you make a grant, some do not. We want to thank you for your gift. We therefore encourage you to notify us when you make a grant at development@umfs.org or 804.254.9450.
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Donation Resources
How To Donate To Foster Care (Money, Time & More)
There are many ways you can help support foster children even if you aren’t ready or able to become a foster parent. Click below to learn more.
Benefits Of Donating Money Every Year
Donating money to charitable causes like UMFS directly benefits the people we serve as well as the donor. Click below to learn more.
Are Foster Care Donations Tax Deductible?
Your financial contributions help UMFS provide stable, secure, and loving homes for children in foster care. Click below to learn more about tax deductible donations.
Advantages of Making Donations
When you make a donation to a cause that’s important to you, you gain several advantages. Click below to read more.
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Create a Legacy
The UMFS 1900 Society
As someone who cares about leaving the world a better place than you found it, it’s never too soon to start thinking about your legacy.
When you make a planned gift to UMFS, you join the UMFS 1900 Society. Your gift is an investment in high-risk children and their families, helping them become self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities, now and into the future. You’ll be empowering generations to come.
The UMFS 1900 Society Planned Giving Options
UMFS offers a range of approaches to create a legacy that will achieve your charitable and financial objectives.
Please CONTACT US to join the UMFS 1900 Society, or to talk with us further about your planned giving options.
Please consult your lawyer and financial or tax adviser for complete information on your personal legal, tax, and financial implications and situation.