Unique Ways to Give
Leave a Legacy
Create a legacy by leaving a gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate through your will, trust, retirement accounts, insurance policies, or charitable gift annuities. If you want to create a future gift, we encourage you to work with your financial advisers to design the best opportunities for you.
IRA Contributions
Individuals age 70 ½ can donate up to $100,000 directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) without treating the distribution as taxable income. Please consult your financial advisor for details to make an IRA Contribution.
Stocks & Securities
If your stock is more valuable now compared to when you purchased it, you may save on capital gains taxes by donating your stocks rather than selling them. Additionally, its current value may be tax deductible. As with all your investment decisions, please consult your financial advisers. By donating in the form of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other appreciated securities, you are making an investment in the future of children in your community.
Host an Event
A third-party event is when a business, organization, community group, school, or individual hosts an event or fundraising campaign to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate. It is planned and implemented independently of BBBSU and donations are passed through.
For information about other ways to give, please contact Beth Hacker at hackerb@bbbsupstate.com or 603-726-6166.
Donate Your Tickets
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate is grateful for donations of tickets to sporting events, concerts, plays, and other cultural or educational experiences. BBBSU is always striving to give our Littles opportunities they might not otherwise have the chance to experience.
Due to the nature of program we usually require at least a week’s notice to be able to distribute tickets to matches. Details related to tickets and location of the event may require time to distribute. It is always up to the discretion of BBBSU whether a time, date, location, or event is appropriate or acceptable for matches.