Ways to Give
Special Olympics Northern California provides life-changing programs and resources to thousands of people with and without disabilities.
We Can't Do It Without You!
All of our services are provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of our community. Along with donating online, there are many ways for you to support our athletes and help them live their best lives, both on and off the field!
Individual Giving | Planned Giving | Company Giving | Social Giving | Shop | Volunteer
Special Olympics NorCal’s Tax ID number : 68-0363121
Want to mail us a check? Print out this form and mail with your contribution.
Your gift of stock can provide you with a great way to support Special Olympics Northern California and our programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Using the stock donation form, simply fill out the name of stock and number of shares to be donated,* and your broker can follow the instructions to wire the shares to our Special Olympics Northern California account.
*After you have sent the information to your broker, please email with your name and address along with the date that you transferred the stock and the name of the stock so that we can properly prepare your tax receipt.
If you are 70½ or older, you can use your IRA to receive tax relief on giving to charities such as Special Olympics Northern California. You can do so with a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA. The funds are directly transferred from your IRA to Special Olympics Northern California and support our programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities right away! A QCD generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.
Our Tax ID number is 68-0363121
Benefits of an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution:
- Avoid taxes on transfers up to $105,000 from your IRA to Special Olympics.
- Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.
- Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions.
- Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.
- Help further the mission of Special Olympics.
Special Olympics Northern California is grateful to be included in our supporters’ estate plans after they have first provided for their loves ones. When making your estate plan (Will/Trust) our legal name and tax identification number is:
Special Olympics Northern California, Inc.
#68-0363121
Supporters who include Special Olympics Northern California in their will/estate plans are recognized as members of our Gold Medal Society.
What is the Gold Medal Society?
The Gold Medal Society is our way of thanking individuals who have included us in their Will and Estate Plans while at the same time keeping them updated on our progress. In addition to annual updates, Gold Medal Society Members receive a special invitation each year to join us at the Honored Guest Experience at the Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games.
Please email to let us know if you have remembered Special Olympics Northern California in your Will or Estate Plan. Informing us about a gift in your estate plan allows us to ensure your gift will be used exactly as you intend.
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
Click play to watch our complimentary and informative webinar:
The Power of Planning for Philanthropy
Does your employer offer matching gifts? If so, double your impact. Once you make your donation, request a matching gift from your company. Many will also match volunteer hours. Check here to see if your company matches. Once you donate, make sure to let your Human Resources or Administrative Department know so they can process the match.
Workplace giving is an easy, efficient way employees can make tax-deductible donations to charities they care about through payroll contributions at work. Campaigns are typically hosted annually where employees are giving the opportunity to have a percentage of their paycheck donated to their favorite charity.
Encourage your company to join us as a sponsor! You can directly support our athletes financially and through corporate volunteer opportunities.
Use your Facebook page as your own personal fundraising tool for Special Olympics Northern California. Can’t think of a better birthday gift than giving to Special Olympics? Set up a Facebook fundraising page and invite your followers to make a donation in your honor to Special Olympics.
Shop our online store and support Special Olympics at the same time. We have a wide variety of merchandise that you can wear with pride.
Athletes are why we exist and volunteers are how we exist. We are always looking for new volunteers. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and bring with them a variety of talents to share with our athletes. You do not need any experience to be a volunteer, just a willingness to lend a hand, get involved and change a life.
