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Online Donation

Making a one-time or recurring monthly gift online is quick, convenient, and secure. Simply navigate to the top of the page, click on Donate Now or Areas of Support to choose where to make an impact. You can use a credit card or PayPal to make your contribution. Rest assured that our website employs the latest security measures to protect your information.

By Phone or Mail

You can call our dedicated donation line at 585.340.3381. Our friendly team is available to assist you in making your gift over the phone.

If sending a check or money order by mail, simply make your donation payable to PathStone Foundation and mail it or drop it off to 400 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14606.

Stock Gifts and Crypto

We’ve partnered with The Giving Block to make it easy to donate stocks or crypto. For stocks, we’ve automated away the complexity and made donating stock as seamless as giving crypto or cash. When you donate stocks, you not only get the same write-off as a cash gift, but you owe no taxes on the stocks you donate. That’s a win-win for you and your favorite charities.

IRA Charitable Distributions

Giving through an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Charitable Distribution, also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), is a tax-efficient way to support charitable organizations while fulfilling your required minimum distribution (RMD) obligations.

To make an IRA Charitable Distribution, determine your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the tax year. You can usually find this amount on your most recent IRA statement or by consulting your IRA custodian or financial advisor. Calculate your IRA charitable distribution amount and get in touch with the financial institution that manages your IRA.

Legacy Gifts

At PathStone, we believe in the power of lasting impact. A legacy gift through your will or trust is a profound way to ensure that your values and passion continue to make a difference long after you’re gone. By leaving a legacy, you become a part of a brighter future, shaping the world according to your vision.

Ways to Leave a Legacy Gift:
1. Bequests in Your Will
2. Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust
3. Designate a Charity as a Beneficiary of Your IRA or Retirement Plan
4. Set Up a Charitable Lead Trust

Contact us to learn more.

Volunteer

We believe in the power of volunteering to transform lives and create stronger, more connected communities. Your time is just as important if not more than a monetary gift. There are countless ways you can make a difference.

• Community Events: Join us in organizing events that unite the community, such as our annual PathStone Presents and Pedaling for PathStone.
• Food and Clothing Drives: Help us provide meals and essential supplies to our needy residents.
• Expertise: Whether it’s marketing assistance, or office support, your expertise can help us reach more families more efficiently.

United Way

United Way provides a valuable philanthropic service to hundreds of health and human service programs in the region by collecting, processing, and transferring donations on our behalf through their donor designation programs.

Use organization ID #139 to designate your contribution to PathStone.

Sponsorship

Our event sponsors play an essential role in the work that we do. Your contribution plays a vital role in making our events a success and helps us achieve our goals. Together, we make a difference and create a positive impact in our community.

See our events page to learn more.