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YOU ensure that folks in south central Montana have access to affordable sexual & reproductive healthcare and education!

For so many, access to reproductive healthcare is increasingly out of reach -- but with your help, we can continue to empower everyone in our community to take control of their health and live the lives they've always dreamed. As part of the Bridgercare family, you are making an essential difference in the lives of thousands of people across Montana.

*Bridgercare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax exempt

How Far Does Your Donation Go?

Donations provide critical funding to keep our services affordable for all patients!

  • $15

    Buys 100 condoms

  • $25

    Covers a Rapid HIV test

  • $50

    Buys one month of birth control pills

  • $140

    Covers a lesson on consent taught by our Peer Educators

  • $150

    Covers labs for a gender affirming/transgender care visit

  • $270

    Covers a patient’s annual wellness exam

  • $500

    Helps a survivor of domestic violence access free reproductive health services

  • $750

    Covers a cervical cancer biopsy for a woman (commonly known as a colposcopy)

  • $1,200

    Covers an IUD for one patient (an IUD is a 99% effective birth control method that lasts 5-12 years!)

  • $2,500

    Covers Peer Educator meetings for 6 months

  • $4,500

    Covers one month of Teen Clinic, which is free, confidential, and walk-in on Mondays from 3-5pm

  • $10,000

    Covers one month of free mental health services to patients in need

 

Have 12x the impact by joining Bridgercare Friends and Defenders!

 

Be a Monthly Donor

With a donation of $5 or more each month, you can join Bridgercare Friends and Defenders! It’s easy to sign up (and you can cancel any time!), automatic and makes a difference every single day. Just check the “Make this a monthly gift!” box and choose your donation amount.

As an member of Bridgercare Friends and Defenders, you will receive the following:

– 50% discount on ticketed events

– Special invitation to annual get-together with Bridgercare’s closest supporters

– Insider updates on Bridgercare’s work, services, and funding

There Are Many Ways to Give to Bridgercare!

 

There are a variety of giving strategies out there that you can use to support Bridgercare! It all depends on your unique situation, but take a look at the ways you can make a difference and know we are here to help. We encourage you to reach out to Emily to learn more about where your gift can make the biggest difference right now! We can also provide some guidance and referrals if you aren’t quite sure where to start. Thank you!

Emily Allison, Development Director
406-587-0681 ext. 137

 

  • IRA Mandatory Distribution
    Money from an individual retirement account can be donated to charity. What’s more, if you’ve reached the age where you need to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRAs, you can save on taxes on them by donating that money to Bridgercare.

    Stock
    Donating stock is one of the most tax-smart ways to give! By donating stock that has appreciated more than a year, you are actually giving 20% more than if you sold the stock and then made a cash donation. Click here to read our one-pager for more information on how to give stock.

  • Including Bridgercare in your Will
    Whether you are new to making a will or an seasoned expert in the world of estate planning, you have the option of leaving a legacy for Bridgercare by including us in your will or living trust. This is a gift that will cost you nothing during your lifetime, but can make all the difference in the world for generations to come. YOU can make sure that all people have access to affordable, affirming, and empowering sexual healthcare no matter happens in the future. Thank you for being such a dedicated supporter and continuing to lift up our whole community!

    You can leave a specific dollar amount, or a percentage of your estate to Bridgercare. All you will need is our legal name, Bridgercare, and EIN: 81-0363189.

    Here is sample language you can use: “I (insert your name and full mailing address) hereby give Bridgercare, a nonprofit organization currently located at 1288 N 14th Ave #201, Bozeman, MT 59715 and assigned the tax identification number EIN of 81-0363189, the sum of $______ or _____percentage of my estate for unrestricted use and purpose.”

    Bridgercare as a Beneficiary of 401k or Life Insurance
    You can name anyone as the beneficiary of your retirement fund or life insurance policy– including Bridgercare! You can leave the entire amount or a portion while designating other beneficiaries such as family members.

  • Endowment
    Bridgercare’s endowment is currently small, but absolutely full of potential! This is a permanent fund and we only spend the interest. It is currently held and managed by the One Valley Community Foundation. We would love to grow this fund because our federal and state funding is consistently being threatened. This endowment can ensure that Bridgercare is here for the long run for all patients, no matter the leadership at the state or federal level.

    Montana Endowment Tax Credit
    You can save up to $10,000 on your Montana taxes while also supporting Bridgercare! The state offers a special tax credit to encourage donating to local nonprofits' endowment funds. In summary, you would make a planned gift (ex: donating stock into a 5 year Charitable Gift Annuity). You would then receive a 40% tax credit on that donation for that tax year! You can receive up to $10,000 in tax credits per individual every year, which usually equates to a gift of around $25,000. This can be done annually if you'd like to build it into your yearly giving and tax plan!

  • A business can donate up to $10,000 straight into our endowment and receive a 20% tax credit in return!

  • Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are more than welcome to give to Bridgercare! You can issue and mail a check to our clinic, or contact Emily to request ACH info. You can also give directly through your Schwab, Fidelity, or BNY Mellon held DAF by clicking here.

What Does Bridgercare Mean To You?