Ways to Give

With your support, we can break generational cycles of poverty.

Learn about the many ways you can give to support our transformative work!

INDIVIDUAL DONATION

Help create brighter futures by including Friends of the Children in your annual giving. Any amount directly supports the children and families we serve. Multi-year or monthly giving ensures sustained impact, with convenient options like PayPal, credit, or debit card.

EMPLOYER MATCH

Part of our programming includes wrap-around care for the families of the children we serve (we call it 2Gen) which helps to create stability for our program youth. You can double the impact of your donation on a child’s life by utilizing your employer’s charitable giving or payroll deduction programs.

STOCK DONATION

Avoid capital gains tax by donating appreciated securities. It’s a simple way to invest in our vision that every child in western Montana who needs a Friend will have one.

Karen Erickson Sustainability Fund

At Friends of the Children, we make a 12+ commitment to each child we serve and we take that commitment very seriously. By contributing to our Karen Erickson Sustainability Fund, you can help secure the future of our mission. This fund serves as a vital reserve, providing financial stability for major initiatives such as capital campaigns or addressing unexpected budget challenges. Your investment ensures we can continue transforming lives for years to come.

IRA QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION

If you’re over 71 and receive the required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA, you can support our work by making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). QCDs do not count as income and you are not required to pay taxes on the charitable donation. So not only do you get a nice tax break, but your contribution also helps to disrupt poverty in our community!

LEGACY GIFT

Leave a lasting legacy by including Friends of the Children in your will or estate plans. It can be a specific amount or a percentage of your total estate. Whatever the amount, your legacy gift will directly benefit our program youth and leave a lasting impact on our ability to sustain the work for generations to come.