Donate to ARC Community Services

ARC Community Services is grateful for community support from donors.

Dear Friend of ARC Community Services,

Thank you so much for your generous gift to ARC Community Services. Your support truly means the world to us—and to the women we serve every day.

Because of your kindness, women in our community are receiving the encouragement, resources, and opportunities they need to grow, thrive, and build brighter futures. Your generosity helps us celebrate their strengths, honor their hard work, and continue walking alongside them as they reach their goals.

As we reflect on 50 years of service in our community, we are deeply grateful for supporters like you who make our mission possible. You are an essential part of our story, and we could not do this work without you.

Thank you again for believing in our mission and for being part of the ARC Community Services family!

To donate via check:

Make checks payable to "ARC Community Services, Inc." and mail to:
2001 W. Beltline Hwy, #102
Madison, WI 53713

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Donate Stock & Mutual Funds

Donating appreciated stock or mutual funds is a powerful way to support ARC Community Services while maximizing your tax benefits.

Why Donate Stock?

You may receive two key advantages:

Charitable deduction for the full fair market value
No capital gains tax on the appreciation

How It Works

Example:

You purchased stock for $1,000
It is now worth$5,000

If you donate the stock directly:

You may deduct $5,000
You generally avoid tax on the $5,000
ARC receives the full $5,000

If you sell the stock first, capital gains tax may reduce the amount you’re able to give.

Best Practices

Donate securities held longer than one year
Value is typically based on the average high and low price on the date of transfer
Deductions are generally limited to 30% of adjusted gross income (AGI)
Excess may be carried forward up to five years
You must itemize deductions to claim the charitable deduction
However, you can still avoid capital gains tax even if you don’t itemize

Additional Advantages

Reinvest cash to repurchase shares at a higher cost basis
Help diversify your portfolio

How to Donate Stock

ARC Community Services accepts stock, bond, and mutual fund donations through its brokerage account:

Brokerage: Fidelity
Account Name: ARC Community Services
Account Number: Z40535828
DTC Number: 0226
Tax ID (EIN): 51-0163796

Please email sshores@arccommserv.com to notify us of your gift so we can thank you and provide a tax receipt.

Give from Your IRA (Qualified Charitable Distributions – QCDs)

If you are age 70½ or older, you can donate directly from your IRA and potentially exclude the gift from your taxable income.
Key Benefits:

Donate up to $108,000 annually (2025 limit)
Satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
No need to itemize deductions
May help reduce:
-Medicare premiums
-Taxable Social Security income

Example:
If your RMD is $50,000 and you donate $10,000:

Only $40,000 is generally taxable
The $10,000 donation is excluded from income

Important Rules

You must already be 70½ or older
Gifts must come from an IRA (not a 401(k) or 403(b))
Your IRA custodian will report the full withdrawal
-Be sure your tax preparer knows part was a QCD
The gift must be completed by December 31 to count for that tax year

How to Make a QCD

Contact your IRA custodian and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution using:

Organization: ARC Community Services, Inc.
Address: 2001 W. Beltline Hwy, #102, Madison, WI 53713
Tax ID (EIN): 51-0163796

Important Note

Please consult your tax advisor or financial planner before making a charitable gift.
This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as tax or financial advice.