Support the Club

Over the years, generous individuals and businesses have stepped up to make a difference, 
contributing cash, stocks, and property through wills and trusts. Thanks to their support,
the Foundation has played a pivotal role in offering the Club’s nationally recognized youth 
development programs to countless children in Ventura.

The need for our services is great and the waiting lists are long. Too many vulnerable kids 
are still waiting for the chance to thrive. Your gift can change that. Together, we can provide 
the resources needed to nurture Ventura's children—helping them grow into healthy, 
confident, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow. Let’s create a brighter future for 
today’s youth and the generations to come!

Through strategic financial support and intentional planning, the Foundation amplifies its 
impact in Ventura County. It provides an opportunity to create a lasting legacy that 
transforms the lives of future generations. This philanthropic approach also enhances tax-efficient, 
long-term financial planning.

By establishing a legacy, you can ensure that Ventura County youth have access to 
transformative programs and mentorship for years to come.

Ways to Give to the Foundation

Please note: When you make a legacy gift, it is most ideal to designate 50% for 
the Club for ongoing operations and 50% for our Foundation as a future legacy gift. In this way, you help 
to ensure that we can continue making a profound difference in the lives of children today 
and well into the future.

Appreciated Stock: 
Instead of selling your stock or mutual fund, you may gift it to the Foundation and avoid tax 
on the capital gain while receiving a deduction for its full market value. 
Bequest: 
Make a gift of cash, stock, mutual funds, annuities, life insurance or real estate through 
your will or trust and realize potential income tax advantages. 
Charitable Lead Trust:
Donate the income stream from an asset for a stated period during your lifetime and get an 
income tax deduction for the present value of the stream. You and your family retain 
ownership of the underlying asset. 
Charitable Remainder Trust: 
Debt-free property or highly appreciated stocks can be turned into a charitable remainder 
trust. You will receive a lifetime income stream and claim current tax deductions, while the 
remainder goes to the Foundation at your death. 
Life Insurance:
1. Name the Foundation as beneficiary of a life insurance policy you own. 
2. Transfer ownership to and name the Foundation as beneficiary of a paid-up life 
insurance policy, deducting the surrender value of the policy in the year of the donation. 
3. Purchase a new life insurance policy, transfer its ownership to and name the Foundation 
its beneficiary, thereafter making periodic tax-deductible donations to the Foundation 
for the payment of premiums. 
Endowment: 
During your lifetime or by testamentary gift through your will or trust, set up a tax-deductible 
endowment through the Foundation to honor yourself or a loved one and to 
benefit a scholarship or other core Club program of your choosing 
(e.g. art, music, technology, sports program etc.)

"Creating a legacy gift has been one of the most meaningful decisions for our family. 
Knowing that our legacy will help shape the future of Ventura County’s youth fills us 
with immense pride and joy."  – Tom & Genny Hinkle

Together, we can ensure that every child in Ventura County has a safe space to grow, 
dream, and succeed. Thank you for your kindness and for believing in the power of our mission.

All donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible (95-2248919). 
Checks can be made out to “Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura” 
and mailed to 1280 S. Victoria Avenue, Suite 240, Ventura, CA 93003.

Please call or email Patti Birmingham CEO, to further the conversation 
at pattib@bgclubventura.org or 805-641-5585. 
She will be honored to speak with you about your legacy and its importance in the Ventura community.