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How your donations help
Neck of the Woods is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to NOW not only fund our capital campaign but future programming as well for children of the Mad River Valley and beyond.
EIN: 85-0536359
Please use the contact form at the bottom of this page or email us at info@neckofthewoodsvt.com if you'd like to donate in any of the following ways:
WORKPLACE GIVING
Some companies will match your donation! Check with your company’s Human Resources contact for more info, and please let us know if you need confirmation of information or anything else to get the process going.
Do you work for the State of Vermont? You can donate directly from your paycheck! Visit the VtSHARES website to learn more.
PERSONAL CHECK
Some donors prefer to use a personal check. Mail a check payable to:
Neck of the Woods, Inc.
1673 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Enclose your instructions on how you wish us to use your gift with your check.
ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS
Using electronic funds transfers to send money via automated clearing house (ACH) or wire saves on fees. For more information please contact info@neckofthewoodsvt.com.
FROM YOUR DONOR ADVISED FUND
Contact the financial institution that manages your donor advised fund (DAF) and recommend a grant to Neck of the Woods,
1673 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673.
Neck of the Wood’s Employer Identification Number is: 85-0536359.
FROM YOUR RETIREMENT ACCOUNT
Contact the custodian of your retirement account and ask them to help you make either a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) or to direct your required minimum distribution (RMD) to Neck of the Woods, [address]
As needed, provide the custodian with our employer identification number, 85-0536359, and our legal name: Neck of the Woods, Inc.
When considering a donation from your IRA, please consult with a tax professional for advice specific to your personal financial situation.
BEQUESTS AND RETIREMENT PLANS
A bequest permits you to make a significant donation without diminishing the assets available to you during your lifetime. Naming a charity as a beneficiary of your retirement plan may also be a wise tax strategy.
Other planned giving options are also available, including charitable remainder trusts or charitable lead trusts.
GIFT OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES
Donating stock or other securities to NOW has its advantages:
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The donor receives an income tax deduction for the full market value of the donated stock or security
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Donors will avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciation of the value of the donated stock or security;
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Donors will support Neck Of the Woods at a lower cost to them, as compared to making a cash gift; and
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Neck Of the Woods will sell the stock without paying capital gains taxes.
Before donating appreciated securities, you should always seek professional tax advice.
Any donor with stocks bonds would initiate the transfer from their end by requesting the transfer with their bank/custodian.
The information you will want to provide for incoming security transfers to Neck of the Woods is
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
DTC Clearing 0164
Code 40
For further credit to: Neck of the Woods account
Other questions to Kara below.
Kara Simanskas Nihan
Sr. Client Service Specialist
535 Stone Cutters Way
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-2838
ksimanskas@maplecapital.com