• A one-time cash gift or regular monthly or quarterly cash gifts.

• A major gift funded over a three to five year installment or pledge payment period.  This allows larger pledges and tax deductions for each year of giving.

• A donation of appreciated stock or securities.  The capital gains tax can be eliminated with this type of gift.

• Real estate that has been owned by the donor for a year or more which has appreciated in value can receive the same tax advantages as securities when donated.

• Personal property such as works of art, rare stamps, coins and collections.  Antiques and jewelry are also accepted.

• Deferred gifts, bequests, charitable trusts and wills are also accepted.

• In-kind gifts of products or services can also be made.

• Many corporations offer “Matching Gifts” to match employees’ gifts in greater or lesser amounts.

Any of the above gift methods may be combined for donors who wish to provide major gifts.  We are pleased to offer Master Card and Visa for your personal convenience.  If you would like to make a donation via charge card, you may phone us Monday thru Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. 

For information about ways you can include the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation in your will, life insurance policy, or a planned gift through your Living Trust or estate, please contact Joel Dortch, Executive Director,  (760) 240-3330