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What is Teddi's Friends?
A Giving Club for Big-Hearted Friends: Teddi’s Friends is a new way to give — a monthly donation that supports United Way’s work all year long. Your reliable support helps us serve children, families, and seniors through early education, financial stability, and healthy aging programs.
Teddi's Top Reasons to Give Monthly
It’s easy: Set it and forget it!
It’s powerful: Your gift grows every month.
It’s caring: Help neighbors year-round.
It’s friendly: You’ll get paws-itively fun perks!
Perks of Being Teddi's Friend
Welcome gift with Teddi’s Friends sticker & pin
Monthly email with impact stories
Exclusive Teddi photos and digital goodies
First invites to events and volunteer days
Recognition in our Annual Report & online
Your Monthly Gift Provides...
A Monthly Gift. A Lasting Impact.
Make a monthly gift today & become one of Teddi’s Friends!
Are you ready to be a friend like Teddi?
Other Ways to Give
Check
To pay or make a new donation by check, please make a check payable to United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Please mail by US Postal Service to:
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
330 N. Commerce Park Loop #200
Tucson, AZ 85745
Cryptocurrency
Donating cryptocurrency is safe, easy, and tax-efficient. Donations of crypto do not trigger capital-gains tax and are tax-deductible.
Stock
FinDonating stock is an easy way to make an impact on our community. All you need to do is download and fill out the form here then send the letter to your broker.
Due to broker privacy policies, your stock transfer may be anonymous. To identify your donation, please send a copy of this letter and/or provide the following information by mail, fax or email to United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona attn: Finance Department, 330 N. Commerce Park Loop, Suite 200 Tucson, AZ 85745-6750 | phone (520) 903-3945| fax (520) 903-9002 | email: financedeaprtment@unitedwaytucson.org
IRA
Making a gift to United Way of Tucson can be as simple as directing a tax-free transfer from your IRA. Those 70.5 years and older can make a gift directly from their IRA to United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, and for those 72.5 years and older this gift counts towards your required minimum distribution (RMD).
Donor Advised Fund
One of the fastest-growing vehicles for philanthropic giving are Donor Advised Funds (DAF). United Way of Tucson has a donor-advised fund program that can help you meet your philanthropic goals.
You can also recommend gifts from a Donor Advised Fund at a financial-services firm to United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. View a helpful guide here.
For more information on opening a Donor Advised Fund with United Way of Tucson please contact Tina McCloskey, Senior Director of Advancement at (520) 903.3947 or email her at: tmccloskey@unitedwaytucson.org
Planned Giving
Create your lasting legacy in Tucson and Southern Arizona with United Way. Leaving a gift in your will to United Way allows you to continue to have a positive impact on your community for generations to come.
Community Impact
Teddi’s Friends Donations At Work
United Way’s Community Impact Fund supports over 250,000 residents of Tucson and Southern Arizona from Birth to End-of-Life. Through programing, partnerships, and collaboration we support:
Expand equitable access to high-quality educational pathways for children, youth, and adults for lifelong success.
Increase financial wellness resources, including workforce development and household stability.
Improve access to physical and mental health resources for under served families and individuals.
Increase equitable access to affordable housing for all and supportive services to prevent and alleviate homelessness.
Your Trust
We manage our donor funds in a professional and accountable manner.
Does the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Apply?
Yes, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is a qualifying organization for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, which provides a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $506/individual or $1,009/couples. This applies only when donating to the Helping The Working Poor Fund which supports job-skills training, affordable childcare, educational opportunities, emergency services and more, to the Working Poor in our community. The code needed to claim the Qualifying Charitable Organization tax credit for an umbrella organization is 20726.
How do I transfer stock as a gift?
Donating stock is an easy way to make an impact on our community. All you need to do is download and fill out the form Here then send the letter to your broker.
Due to broker privacy policies, your stock transfer may be anonymous. To identify your donation, please send a copy of this letter and/or provide the following information by mail, fax or email to United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona attn: George Schlecht, 330 N. Commerce Park Loop, Suite 200 Tucson, AZ 85745-6750 | phone (520) 903-3945| fax (520) 903-9002 | email: gschlecht@unitedwaytucson.org
Do I itemize my deductions to claim a tax credit?
For your Arizona State Income Taxes, no, you do not have to itemize deductions to claim a credit for contributions to the Helping The Working Poor Fund, a qualifying charitable organization (use AZ 301 & AZ 321 forms). Taxpayers filing as “single” and “head of household” status may claim a maximum credit of up to $400. Taxpayers that file as “married filing joint” may claim a maximum credit of $800. Taxpayers filing as “married filing separate” may claim 1/2 of the credit allowed on a joint return. There are certain limitations, so, please consult your tax advisor.
For your Federal Income Taxes, yes, you must itemize your deductions to deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations.
What are the Data Security measures in place?
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona takes the recommended steps to protect the information collected and provided via the Site from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use a variety of security measures to protect your data, including physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. We incorporate industry standard security controls (like firewalls) and protocols (like SSL/TLS) to create a site that is resistant to standard internet-based threats. We protect the security of credit card transactions by using only large-scale third-party PCI Compliant credit card processors for the storage and encryption of all credit card data, in addition to encryption of websites directly maintained by United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. Read our full Privacy Policy here.
OUR FUNDS
OUR COMMUNITY FUNDS
Community Impact Fund
Achieve the greatest impact in our community by supporting programs in the areas of education, financial wellness, and healthy communities. For every dollar invested, we secure more than $5 in local, state and federal grants, and volunteer support right here in our community.
Emergency Fund
Funds raised are distributed to partner agencies and go directly to helping local individuals and families in our community survive during and after an emergency.
Centennial Fund
With the goal of reaching a $25 million endowment, you can support United Way’s community impact through the next 100 years by ensuring that vital programs serving our community are sustained, operational needs are met, and our community is poised to grow and thrive with its changing needs.
Leadership giving levels
From emerging philanthropists to dedicated donors!
Emerging Philanthropists
Pioneer: $500 – $999
- Inclusion as a Pioneer Donor on United Way Leadership Roster in the Annual Report
- Invitation to United Way Leadership Society volunteer projects
- Networking opportunities with United Way leaders and other leadership donors
- Young Professional donors will receive an invitation to join the Young Leaders United and may participate in YLU specific events and volunteer opportunities
Leadership Society
BRONZE: $1000 – $1499
SILVER: $1500 – $2499
GOLD: $2500 – $4999
PLATINUM: $5000 – $7499
DIAMOND: $7500 – $9999
- Inclusion as a Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond Donor on United Way Leadership Roster in the Annual Report
- Invitation to United Way Leadership Society volunteer projects
- Networking opportunities with United Way leaders and other leadership donors
- Opportunity to participate in United Way Initiatives Committees
- Two tickets* to the Business Leaders for Early Education Breakfast Hosted by Women United (*seating is limited)
- Two tickets* to the Circle of Excellence Luncheon Hosted by United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona (*seating is limited)
- $7,500+ donors will receive an invitation to the Spring and Fall Alexis de Tocqueville Society events
- Young Professional donors will receive an invitation to join the Young Leaders United and may participate in YLU specific events and volunteer opportunities
- Women donors will receive an invitation to join Women United and may participate in WU specific events and volunteer opportunities
Tocqueville Society
TOCQUEVILLE: $10,000+
Founded in 1984, the United Way Tocqueville Society is an opportunity for passionate individuals to become more deeply involved in United Way’s mission. The Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders who have devoted time, talent and funds to create change in our community. The Tocqueville Society was founded in honor of French historian Alexis de Tocqueville, who visited America in 1831. His most important observation was that Americans help each other in times of need. In Tucson and Southern Arizona, Tocqueville Society members demonstrate how generosity today impacts the generations of tomorrow. Last year, United Way’s Tocqueville Society raised $1,285,090 for Southern Arizona.
Benefits:
- Inclusion as an Alexis de Tocqueville Society Donor on United Way Leadership Roster in the Annual Report
- Invitation to United Way Leadership Society volunteer projects
- Networking opportunities with United Way leaders and other leadership donors
- Opportunity to participate in United Way Initiatives Committees
- Four tickets* to the Business Leaders for Early Education Breakfast Hosted by Women United (*seating is limited)
- Four tickets* to the Circle of Excellence Luncheon Hosted by the United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona (*seating is limited)
- Invitation to the Spring and Fall Alexis de Tocqueville Society events
- Young Professional donors will receive an invitation to join the Young Leaders United and may participate in YLU specific events and volunteer opportunities
- Women donors will receive an invitation to join Women United and may participate in WU specific events and volunteer opportunities
- A personal United Way representative who can answer your questions throughout the year
- A personal investment report which features an in-depth look at how your gift impacts our community
For more information about the Tocqueville Society, please contact Angy Shearer, Chief Development Officer, at ashearer@unitedwaytucson.org or call 520-903-3931.
