Ways to Help

You can make a difference in the lives of Lee and Collier Counties residents in need. Use the button below to donate online, or scroll down to read more about some other ways you can help.

Donate by Mail

Send a check to : 11250 VIA DE VASARI
DRIVE, BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34135 | P : 239.596.0645

Donate Online

Your tax-deductible donation to Vasari Cares Foundation
will help those in need throughout Southwest
Florida. Make your secure donation online now at
www.vasaricares.org/donate

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are available at various levels to support the
Foundation while providing donor recognition at events
and in communications.

In-Kind Giving

Donations of in-kind goods and services like use of
vacation property, a golf foursome at an exclusive course,
home services, and new luxury items, help us in our
fundraising and support efforts since we can auction them
at an event to raise money for grants and
scholarships. The fair market value of these donations are
tax deductible. Check with your tax advisor for details.

Wire Transfer

Your contribution may be wired directly from your
account to the Vasari Cares account. Please contact Treasurer
for wiring instructions.

Donor Advised Funds

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program
that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits
with the flexibility to easily support your favorite
charities. Learn more by visiting What Is A DAF | DAF
Direct

Planned Giving

 Help support Vasari Cares Foundation now
and in the future with planned giving. To learn more
about planned giving, contact Treasurer Deborah Capuano.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

Have you thought about a charitable contribution made directly from your IRA or 401(k)? You can make a QCD from your retirement account as early as 70 1/2 years (even though your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) doesn’t start until 72). Up to $100,000 of your QCD may can count toward your RMD and you may realize a significant tax savings by removing an otherwise taxable RMD payment from your income on your tax return. You should consult with your tax/ financial advisor to determine if a QCD makes sense for you.

Appreciated Assets including Stocks

Have you considered giving appreciated assets (stocks,
mutual funds) to charity? The tax benefits of such a
transfer can be extremely attractive. If you have held the
appreciated assets for more than one year, you can give
them to a qualified charity without having to pay a tax on
any capital gains. You will still get a charitable deduction
for the stock’s fair market value on the day you give it
away. You should consult with your tax/financial advisor
to learn more about the benefits of donating appreciated
assets. Contact our Foundation Treasurer Deborah Capuano for
instructions on making stock/security transfers to the
Foundation.

In Honor/Memory Gifts

Making an in honor or memorial donation is a way to
recognize a loved one while making a difference to
someone in need. If making your gift online, select In
Honor of and following the instructions. If making a
donation by mail, please provide the name of your loved
one along with the name and address of who you would
like to be notified. 

Bequest

One of the simplest and easiest ways of supporting
Vasari Cares Foundation mission is through
a bequest in a will or through the designation of Vasari
Cares Foundation as a beneficiary of an IRA, Keogh,
401(k), 403(b) or other qualified pensions plan. Contact
us at Making an in honor or memorial donation is a way to
recognize a loved one while making a difference to
someone in need. If making your gift online, select In
Honor of and following the instructions. If making a
donation by mail, please provide the name of your loved
one along with the name and address of who you would
like to be notified.

Attend an Event / Volunteer

Vasari Cares Foundation events provide a
way to help with fundraising while raising awareness, and
engaging donors and volunteers to help make the mission
a reality. Learn more about fundraising and volunteer
events by checking our Events webpage or by joining our
mailing list Contact Us Vasari Cares Foundation