OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Please mail your contribution to:

You can give using a credit card over the phone by calling 314-776-9406

A gift to Hope Ignites St. Louis in honor of a friend or loved one is a meaningful and lasting way to celebrate their accomplishments, life, and memory.

Immediately upon receipt of your gift, the honoree or family will be notified in writing. The amount of your gift will not be disclosed. Fill out the donation form on this page and designate the memorial or tribute when asked for the purpose of the gift.

To make a tribute or memorial gift via check, please include:

• The name of the honoree
• The contact information of the party you would like to notify

Consider a long-term commitment to the success of our program and scholars. Monthly gifts can be set up on your credit card through the online donation form on this page.  Annual or quarterly pledges are gratefully accepted. Contact Jan Wacker for more information on this process.

Our local affiliates accept gifts-in-kind that can be used in our programs or sold to generate revenue. Examples include food, furnishings, computers, linens, cars, real estate, and school or office supplies. To learn more about the needs of the affiliate in your state or city, please visit their websites. Find out which Affiliate is near you by visiting our Network page.

Planned gifts include gifts through a will, life income gifts, charitable gift annuities, life insurance, and charitable trusts. We urge you to consult with your attorney or professional tax advisor about the possible benefits of making a planned gift to Hope Ignites St. Louis. This foresighted generosity saves you in taxes, gives you peace of mind, and provides a future for our scholars.

To get started, contact Jan Wacker at 314.912.9538 with your Planned Giving questions.

Gifts of long-term appreciated stock allow donors to avoid paying capital gain tax and are fully deductible for up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income if you have owned the stock for at least 12 months prior to making the transfer.  Please contact our office to obtain specific instructions on making a stock gift.

Does your company pay Missouri State taxes? Hope Ignites St. Louis, Inc. is a qualified Educational Improvement Tax Credit organization under the Scholarship Organization category. Once approved, your organization will receive tax credits on gifts made to our organization.  Find more information about the Education Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) here.

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