ways to give
Cash GIFTS
A cash donation is the easiest way to support the Camping & Education Foundation. Cash donations can be made by check or by credit card.
Checks should be made out to the Camping & Education Foundation and mailed to 3515 Michigan Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208. Credit card donations can be made online via the button below, or by calling our office at (513) 772-7479.
stock gifts
Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use the button below to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get the tax savings you deserve. You can make your donation through your broker. Please access our stock transfer information by clicking the following link. If you would prefer to make a stock transfer using our partnership with FreeWill, click the button below.
qualified charitable distributions
If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income. For those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.
Matching Gifts
If you work for a company with a matching gift program, your employer may match your donation to the Camping & Education Foundation. To make a matching gift, simply obtain a matching gift form from your employer and complete it according to your employer’s guidelines.
donor-advised funds
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. This tool automatically links with your DAF, allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used and notifies Camping & Education Foundation of your intentions. Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.
cryptocurrency
We now accept donations of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies! This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits.
Staff Giving
Each year, we ask our summer staff to give back to camp by making a donation in support of our tuition assistance program, with a goal of 100% participation. In other words, the size of the gift is less important than the gift itself. A secondary goal is to raise $5,000 between both camps—roughly the cost of a full-tuition scholarship.