Ways to Give
It’s our goal to make it easy for you to invest in the nonprofits you care most about and projects that tackle community challenges, help meet critical needs and improve the quality of life for all on Orcas Island. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. The role of OICF is to help make your gift to the community possible.
Year-End Giving Information
We are happy to help with your giving plans. Please make an appointment if possible, and note our 2024 holiday hours:
Our regular hours throughout the year are 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday
Online Credit Card Gifts
Please make sure your gift is completed by December 31 through our donation page.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) and Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)
Must be received on or before December 31 – please contact your IRA institution as soon as possible to allow for processing time. If you are 70.5 or older and would like to submit a charitable gift via your retirement account, please consult with your tax advisor.
Please complete and return our QCD/RMD Form which will alert us to be expecting your gift and designation(s).
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Should be received in our account on or before December 31. View our stock gift transfer instructions here.
Pass-Through Gifts and Grants
You can make a single gift to OICF, and work with us to divide your support amongst the organizations you seek to support. For some donors, this service simplifies their tax reporting and/or allows donors to remain anonymous (if desired). Please complete and return our Pass-Through Donation Form by December 15 to allow for processing time.
Wire Transfers
Must be received on or before December 31. Please email info@oicf.us for wire instructions.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Grant Recommendations
Fund advisors may recommend grants through our online portal or by email at info@oicf.us.
View fund manager instructions here.
Please note, DAF grant recommendations may take more time than usual with year-end activity and holiday closures. If it is important for your grant to be awarded before the year-end please submit your requests as soon as possible.
Gifts Mailed by Check
Mailed via USPS: Must be postmarked on or before December 31.
Please make your check payable to OICF with any designation in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to our office at:
Orcas Island Community Foundation
PO Box 1496
Eastsound, WA 98245
FedEx, UPS and DHL: Gifts sent via these carriers must be physically received by OICF on or before December 31 to:
Orcas Island Community Foundation
33 Urner Street #4
Eastsound, WA 98245
Types of Assets We Accept
Did you know you can establish or add to a fund with any of the following?
- Cash (cash equivalents, including credit card donations)
- Marketable securities (stock)
- Closely held, restricted or pre-IPO stock
- Real estate, partial interest in real estate or promissory notes
- Transfer of a private foundation
- Tangible personal property
- Royalties and distribution rights
- Business Interests, including partnerships and interests in LLCs
In general, OICF’s gift policy is to liquidate any stock, real estate, property, etc. and deposit the cash into your fund to be used as you direct.
We recommend you consult with your financial or legal advisor to identify the optimum asset for your personal situation. Please contact OICF prior to initiating your gift so we can be prepared when you are ready to open or add to your fund.
Is your asset not listed here? Email Executive Director Lindsay Jennings to learn if we can help.
Legacy Giving & Bequests
You can make a lasting difference in the community with a legacy gift. We would be happy to work with you to actualize your philanthropic plans in the future. Please learn more here or email the OICF Executive Director Lindsay Jennings or call 360-376-6423 to learn more.