How to Make a Gift
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How to Make a Gift
Support FC Delco in the way that works best for you. Whether you prefer to give online, by mail, through stocks or securities, by ACH transfer, or through a long-term giving plan, there are several meaningful ways to make an impact.
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Online
Online payments are processed through Zeffy, a platform that allows nonprofit organizations to receive 100% of your donation without additional platform fees. Zeffy may suggest an optional tip during checkout, which you can set to zero if you prefer.
You may also support FC Delco by sending a check via mail.
Please make checks payable to Spirit Soccer Club of Chester County Inc. (DBA FC DELCO) Attn: Donor Relations and include a note indicating how you would like your gift to be allocated.
Mail your gift to:
1950 Butler Pike #266, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Stocks, Securities & ACH
Stock and Securities
Donating appreciated stock to a nonprofit organization allows a donor to avoid capital gains tax and claim a fair market reduction, maximizing your gift’s impact.
How to Make a Gift of Stock
Please reach out directly to Peye Garcia for instructions regarding stock transfers.
Giving Securities Held in Certificate Form
Please reach out directly to Peye Garcia.
Giving Mutual Funds and Bonds
Please reach out directly to Peye Garcia.
Other Types of Assets
If you would like to make a gift of other assets not listed above, please reach out directly to Peye Garcia.
ACH Gifts
ACH gifts can either be made through our donation platform or by completing an ACH transfer authorization form.
Add ACH / donation platform link
Alternatively, you may complete an ACH transfer form with an electronic signature. Funds can then be withdrawn directly from your bank account through the Automated Clearing House network on the recurring basis you request.
Questions? Reach out to Peye Garcia.
Donor Advised Funds
If you manage your giving through a Donor-Advised Fund, such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can easily direct a grant to support our mission.
How to Initiate
Log in to your DAF provider’s portal and search for our legal name: Spirit Soccer Club of Chester County (dba FC DELCO).
Designation
You can designate your gift for General Support or a specific program.
Notification
Most DAF grants arrive as a check without your contact information. Please email us at peye@fcdelco.org when you recommend a grant so we can thank you and ensure it is credited to your pledge.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs, which means they will match charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.
To find out whether your employer offers a matching gift program, enter your employer’s name below.
Please note that any listing is for reference only and does not serve as final confirmation of your employer’s policy. If your company is not listed, please contact your employer’s HR department or matching gift coordinator to verify the status of your company’s matching gift program.
Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Give Over Time
Make a Pledge
A pledge is a promise to make a gift that you fulfill through payments over a chosen period. You decide the terms by selecting the flexible payment plan that best suits your needs.
Make a New Pledge
Choose Your Payment Method
Pledge payments can be made both digitally and through mail.
Choose Your Impact
Decide on the amount you wish to contribute. Whether it’s a one-time gift or a recurring monthly commitment, every bit fuels our mission.
Share Your Details
Fill out our secure pledge form. You can choose to fulfill your pledge immediately via credit card or request an invoice to pay by check or wire transfer at a later date.
What is a pledge exactly?
A pledge is a non-binding promise to donate a specific amount over a set period. It helps us plan our long-term projects with confidence.
Can I change my pledge later?
Of course. Life happens. You can adjust the amount or timing of your gift at any time by contacting our donor relations team.
Is my pledge tax-deductible?
Yes, your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a formal receipt once the funds are transferred.
Make a Pledge Payment
Fulfilling Your Pledge
Thank you for your commitment to our mission. Once you’ve made a pledge, there are several convenient ways to complete your payment. Please choose the method that works best for you.
1. Pay Online (Credit/Debit Card)
The fastest way to put your pledge to work. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay through our secure portal.
Note: You can choose to cover the processing fee so 100% of your gift goes directly to the cause.
2. Physical Check
If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to Spirit Soccer Club of Chester County Inc.. To ensure your payment is credited to the correct pledge, please include Pledge Fulfillment and your Donor ID, if applicable, in the memo line.
Mail to:
Spirit Soccer Club of Chester County Inc. (DBA FC DELCO) Attn: Donor Relations 1950 Butler Pike #266, Conshohocken, PA 19428
3. Bank Wire or ACH Transfer
For larger contributions, a direct bank transfer is often the most efficient method.
Request transfer details by emailing peye@fcdelco.org.
4. Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
You can fulfill your pledge through a DAF, such as Fidelity Charitable or Schwab Charitable. When requesting the distribution, please notify us so we can link the gift to your outstanding pledge.
5. Stocks & Securities
Gifts of appreciated stock can offer significant tax advantages. By donating shares directly, you may avoid capital gains taxes while fulfilling your pledge at the full market value of the stock.
When is my pledge payment due?
Most pledges are fulfilled within the same calendar year, but we offer flexible schedules such as monthly, quarterly, or annually. If you did not specify a date on your pledge form, we will send a gentle reminder 30 days before the end of our fiscal year.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes. For online payments, an electronic receipt is sent instantly. For checks and wire transfers, a formal tax receipt will be mailed to you within 7–10 business days of the funds clearing.
Can I set up automatic payments?
Absolutely. On our payment portal, simply select the Recurring option to have your pledge amount automatically deducted on the schedule of your choice.
Give a Recurring Gift
Option 1: Give Online via Zeffy (Recommended)
We use Zeffy, the only zero-fee fundraising platform for nonprofits. When you give through Zeffy, 100% of your donation goes directly to our programs.
- One-Time or Recurring: Choose to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly pledge.
- Payment Methods: Zeffy securely accepts Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH.
- Instant Receipt: You will receive a tax-deductible receipt via email immediately after your gift is processed.
Note: During checkout, Zeffy may ask for a voluntary contribution to keep their services free for charities like ours. This is entirely optional and can be adjusted to any amount.
Option 2: Give by Mail
If you prefer to fulfill your pledge or send a gift via check, we welcome your support through the mail.
- Make your check payable to: Spirit Soccer Club of Chester County Inc. (DBA FC DELCO)
- Memo Line: Please write General Donation or Pledge Payment so we can track your gift correctly.
- Recurring Gifts via Mail: Many donors use their bank’s Online Bill Pay service to automatically mail a check each month.
Please mail your check to:
Spirit Soccer Club of Chester County Inc. (DBA FC DELCO)
ATTN: Development Department
1950 Butler Pike #266, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Which method is better?
While we appreciate all gifts, Zeffy is our preferred method for recurring gifts. It’s the most cost-effective way for us to receive funds and reduces administrative paperwork, allowing us to spend more time on our mission.
Will I receive a tax receipt for a mailed check?
Yes. For all gifts sent by mail, we will send a formal acknowledgment and tax receipt to the return address provided on your envelope within 14 business days.
Plan Your Gift
Learn About Planned Giving
With a planned gift, you create a lasting legacy.
What is planned giving?
Planned giving involves providing a future gift to a 501(c)(3) organization through your financial and estate planning. FC DELCO welcomes gifts made through various planned giving arrangements.
- Enable you to leave a legacy for FC DELCO.
- May entitle you to charitable income and/or gift or estate tax deductions.
Deferred Gifts of Cash or Other Assets
Bequests
A bequest is an allocation of a portion of an estate to a nonprofit organization in a legal will. It is typically allocated as either a specific amount of cash or a percentage of the donor’s total estate.
- General — taken from general assets
- Demonstrative — gifts from an explicit source, such as a specific bank account
- Specific — gifts of property such as paintings, cars, cash, or jewelry
- Residuary — gifts made after all debts and expenses are paid
Advantages of bequests include no cost during a donor’s lifetime and potential relief related to estate tax obligations for heirs.
Retirement Plans
IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and pensions can all be considered. IRAs may be especially effective because qualified charitable distributions can be directed to an organization during the donor’s lifetime.
- Option to gift up to $100,000 per year after age 70½ to offset tax liabilities
- May count toward required minimum distributions
Life Insurance
Life insurance allows donors to make significant contributions without impacting their current financial situation. A donor can name a charity as a beneficiary of their policy, which would be paid out upon passing.
Gifts That Pay an Income to Donors
Charitable Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity is a contract between a donor and a tax-exempt organization in which the annuitant receives regular payments for life based on the value of assets transferred to the organization.
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts (CRAT)
A donor contributes assets to an irrevocable trust that pays fixed income to designated noncharitable beneficiaries for a set period or for life, after which the remaining assets go to charity.
Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (CRUT)
A CRUT is an irrevocable tax-exempt trust that generates income and provides charitable contributions to a chosen tax-exempt organization, while potentially helping a donor fund retirement.
Pooled Income Funds
A pooled income fund is a charitable trust established and maintained by a qualified tax-exempt organization. Donors may qualify for partial tax deductions, receive income during life, and direct the remainder to charity upon death.
Gifts That Protect Donor Assets
Charitable Lead Trusts
A charitable lead trust is an irrevocable trust designed to reduce a beneficiary’s potential transfer taxes while donating to charity for a set period of time before the balance passes to noncharitable beneficiaries.
Retained Life Estates
A retained life estate allows a person to donate their home or real property while continuing to live in it for life. The donor receives an immediate income tax deduction but remains responsible for property tax, maintenance, and insurance.
Leave Your Legacy
Your legacy gift to FC DELCO is an investment in the continued work being done to ensure soccer can remain affordable for all families.
Want to include FC DELCO in your estate plans?
Our team can help you plan for your financial future while supporting your philanthropic goals. Contact peye@fcdelco.org to learn about options for including FC DELCO in your will, trust, or estate plan.
- Bequests: Give a specific item of property, such as cash, stock, or real estate, to FC DELCO by adding us to a will or trust document.
- Beneficiary Designations: Designate all or part of your IRA, retirement accounts, bank account, or life insurance policies to FC DELCO by identifying us as a beneficiary.
- IRA Charitable Rollovers: Make a tax-free gift from your IRA to FC DELCO.
If you have already left FC DELCO in your will or trust, please let us know so we may recognize you for your thoughtfulness by email at peye@fcdelco.org.
FC DELCO's Federal Tax-ID is 22-2778767.
Please consider this page an informational resource to help you in meeting your philanthropic goals. The information provided here is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered investment, legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice. FC DELCO recommends that each person considering a planned gift consult with their own legal and/or financial adviser.
Your Charitable Bequest
Your charitable bequest is one of the most important types of gifts for building FC DELCO’s future. When received, your bequest, unless otherwise designated, will be recorded as a gift to our endowment.
Specific
“I give, devise and bequeath to Spirit Soccer Club Of Chester Co (dba FC DELCO), a nonprofit corporation of Pennsylvania, tax ID 22-2778767, located at 1950 Butler Pike #266, Conshohocken, PA 19428 [The sum of $______ / ______ shares of stock in _____ Company / my real property commonly known as _________ ] to be used as its Board of Directors deem advisable for the benefit of FC DELCO's mission and work abroad.”
Residual / Percentage
“I give, devise and bequeath to Spirit Soccer Club Of Chester Co (dba FC DELCO), a nonprofit corporation of Pennsylvania, tax ID 22-2778767, located at 1950 Butler Pike #266, Conshohocken, PA 19428 [the residue of my estate / __% of my estate] to be used as its Board of Directors deem advisable for the benefit of FC DELCO's mission and work abroad.”
Contingent
A contingent bequest enables you to name FC DELCO as an alternate beneficiary of all or a portion of your estate, which means FC DELCO will receive the bequest only if your primary beneficiary or beneficiaries do not survive you.
“If ________ is not living at the time of my death, I give to Spirit Soccer Club Of Chester Co (dba FC DELCO), a nonprofit corporation of Pennsylvania, tax ID 22-2778767, located at 1950 Butler Pike #266, Conshohocken, PA 19428 [the sum of $________ / the residue of my estate / ______% of the residue of my estate] to be used as its Board of Directors deem advisable for the benefit of FC DELCO's mission and work abroad.”
Beneficiary Designations
You can designate FC DELCO as a beneficiary of part or all of your retirement plan assets or insurance policies by completing a form from your account provider, separate from your will or trust.
- Request a beneficiary designation form from the administrator of your retirement plan or insurance provider.
- Complete the form, naming FC DELCO as a beneficiary for a percentage or specific amount.
- Please let us know when you have completed and submitted the form so we may recognize you.
IRA Charitable Rollover
A gift of appreciated securities may provide an immediate charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock and help avoid capital gains taxes that would otherwise be due upon sale.
Who qualifies? Individuals who are 70½ years or older.
What accounts can I transfer from? Your gift must come directly to us from your IRA, either Roth or traditional.
How much can I transfer? Any amount up to $100,000 per year.
Questions
For questions about making a gift, giving securities, ACH transfers, pledges, or planned giving options, please contact Peye Garcia.