Other Ways to Give
In-Kind Giving
Whether it’s gift cards for travel, activities for campers, or an item to elevate one of our fundraising events — in-kind donations ensure we can continue to offer supportive programs & resources.
The following are frequently needed items for our programs:
- Gift Cards –Gas Stations, Wal-Mart, Target, Sam’s, Grocery, Restaurants, Amazon.
- Healthy Snacks
- Protein Bars
- Individual Bag Popcorn, Peanuts, Pretzels, Trail Mix
- Clubhouse Items
- Stamps, Copy Paper, Ribbon, Greeting Cards
- Soft Peppermints, Sodas, K-Cups
- Charmin TP, Kleenex, Trash Bags, Dishwasher Pods, Laundry Detergent, Disinfectant Wipes/Cleaner
Matching Gifts
Many employers have matching gift programs and will match the charitable contributions of their employees.
Cancer Pathways Midwest participates in a number of employee giving programs, including:
- Astra Zeneca
- Berry Global
- Center Point
- Costco
Check with your employer to see if they have a matching program and if Cancer Pathways Midwest isn’t on the list,
please contact christin@cancerpathwaysmidwest.org
Planned Giving
Cancer Pathways invites you to consider us in your estate plans.
Planned giving is a meaningful a way to ensure that future generations don’t have to face cancer alone.
To learn more about legacy giving, please contact,
Christin Eberhard, at christin@cancerpathwaysmidwest.org.
Donor-Advised Funds & Stock Transfers
Donor Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a philanthropic giving vehicle that provides a tax benefit to you and allows you to grant funds to organizations of your choice.
To create a donor-advised fund:
- Contact your financial institution or foundation.
- Indicate the grant amount and list Cancer Pathways as the charitable organization.
Stock Transfer
To transfer stock to Cancer Pathways:
- Contact, Christin Eberhard, at christin@cancerpathwaysmidwest.org.
- Complete the stock transfer form and send it to your broker.
*All stock gifts must be appreciated stock and the stock must be transferred – not sold.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), also known as IRA Charitable Rollovers, allow individuals aged 70 1/2 or older to donate directly to charitable organizations from their IRA.
Contact, Christin Eberhard, at christin@cancerpathwaysmidwest.org.
