Why the Y?
There’s no place quite like the Y. We’re a vital part of our community, a welcoming place to learn new skills, connect with others, and access support in times of need. Our unique combination of services enriches the well-being of people of all ages and walks of life. As a nonprofit organization, we never turn away anyone who needs us. We need your financial support to continue to keep that promise.
A donation to the Y is a special kind of gift. A gift that is felt immediately in our community. When you give to the YMCA, your gift ensures the wellness and education of children, the support of your neighbors, and the health of older adults. Your gift allows the Y to do more for those who need it most.
What is a Donation?
There are many ways to support the Harrisburg Area YMCA and make a lasting difference. From volunteering your time and talents to joining our YMCA Heritage Club or making a planned gift, every contribution strengthens our mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your gift is tax-deductible. And we make sure that 100% of your contribution stays in your community, right here in your own neighborhood.
Heritage Club
The Harrisburg Area YMCA established the YMCA Heritage Club to recognize individuals and families who have designated a gift through their estate to benefit the YMCA Endowment Fund on behalf of the association and/or one of its branches and/or programs. For additional information about gift/estate planning please contact the YMCA Association Office at (717) 232-2068.
The YMCA Heritage Club is comprised of individual and families who believe strongly in the mission of the YMCA and help to preserve the good work of the YMCA through a direct gift or planned gift to the YMCA Endowment Fund. Gifts to the Endowment Fund may be made on behalf of the Harrisburg Area YMCA; one or more branches, or to support a specific program.
Common Gift Vehicles:
- Bequests through a Will or Living Trust
- Life Insurance Beneficiary
- IRA or Retirement Plan Beneficiary
- Charitable Gift Annuity
- Pooled Income Fund
- Charitable Remainder Trust
Planned Giving
Just what is a Planned Gift? Generally speaking, a “planned gift” is a means through which a charitable gift is committed to a charity through a donor’s estate plan that comes to fruition after the lifetime of the donor. Usually, one of the following methods is used:
- A provision in one’s will or revocable trust
- Life insurance plan beneficiary designation
- Retirement plan beneficiary designation
- Life estate gift (remainder interest in real property)
Some gift planning vehicles, called life income gifts, provide income during one’s lifetime, tax benefits, and pass onto the charity after the donor’s lifetime. Examples of these gift vehicles include:
- Charitable Gift Annuity
- Charitable Remainder Trust
- Charitable Lead Trust
