Donate

As a member of Bridgercare Friends and Defenders you donate an amount of your choice each month, and can cancel at any time! And don’t forget the perks…you’ll receive 50% off ticketed events, an invite to our annual Thank You Very Much Lunch, insider updates on Bridgercares services, work and funding, and more!

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 a great way 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. Our EIN number is 81-0363189.