Oct 09
Fundraising Event
Help More Neighbors Find Their Place at the Y
Your support helps more people access programs, relationships, and resources—from childcare and swim lessons to food assistance, mental health support, and opportunities for young people to thrive. At a time when too many of our neighbors feel alone, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco strengthens community well-being through connection and belonging.
ways to give
Every gift creates opportunities for youth, families, seniors, and communities across the Bay Area.
Choose the giving option that works best for you.
Give Online
The fastest way to make an immediate difference.
Make a one-time gift or create a recurring donation to support YMCA programs and services where your community needs it most.
Stock & Securities
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or securities may provide tax benefits while supporting the YMCA’s mission.
Turn your investments into community impact.
How to Give: Contact your financial advisor or brokerage firm to initiate your gift. Provide the YMCA of Greater San Francisco’s brokerage information. Notify our team so we can properly acknowledge your contribution.
Donor Advised Funds
Your Donor Advised Funds (DAF) gift is a simple and flexible way to support the YMCA’s mission.
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund.
How to Give: Recommend a grant through your donor-advised fund provider. Search for YMCA of Greater San Francisco as the charitable organization. Include any designation or program preference. Notify our team so we can recognize your generosity.
Retirement Account Disbursement
(IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution)
If you are 70.5 or older, you may be able to make a qualified charitable distribution.
Use your retirement assets to support the Y.
How to Give: Contact your IRA administrator. Request a charitable distribution to the YMCA of Greater San Francisco. Ensure the gift is sent directly from your retirement account.
Check & Cash Gifts
You can support the YMCA by mailing a check or making a gift in person at any YMCA location.
Traditional giving with meaningful impact.
How to Give: Make your check payable to the YMCA of Greater San Francisco
Our association office mailing address:
169 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Membership Add-On Gifts
While membership dues help keep our facilities running, charitable donations help build stronger communities.
Share the benefits of healthy living and wellness with others.
How to Give: Visit any branch front desk location, and make a donation through your billing method on file. When you donate to the Y, you help build stronger communities.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match charitable donations made by their employees.
Double the impact through your employer.
How to Give: To see if your company participates, search for your employer using the matching gift database provided by HEPdata.
Planned Giving
A planned gift allows you to support future generations while aligning your charitable goals with your financial plans.
Create a legacy that lasts.
Important Information
Individuals wishing to make a philanthropic gift to the YMCA of Greater San Francisco
(YGSF) can use the following information to ensure the correct delivery and allocation of their gift.
- Use the YMCA of Greater San Francisco’s federal tax ID number 94-0997140
- Select the correct organization to which the gift should be directed using our legal business name, “Young Men’s Christian Association of San Francisco”
- Designate the branch name to which the gift is being made or, if not specific branch designation is desired, simply indicate “Area of Greatest Need”
- Enter the your name in any available notes field. If you are unable to do so, please email us at [email protected] and let us know that your gift is on its way.
Get Involved
Peer to Peer Fundraising
Fundraise Online for the Y
Bring your community together in just a few clicks!
Create your own fundraiser and inspire friends, family, and colleagues to support the YMCA’s mission.
Let’s Join Forces to strengthen communities
Partner with the Y
Organizations can help strengthen communities through sponsorships, grants, employee engagement, and strategic partnerships.
Community Engagement
Volunteer at the Y
Make a meaningful impact in your community by volunteering at local branches. Support local youth, food pantries, and more.
Your Impact Makes a Difference
Explore Your Impact
See what your generosity makes possible.
Together, we build healthy and more resilient communities where everyone can be, belong, and become.
community campaign
Each year, our neighbors, members and staff unite to raise crucial funds that fuel transformative Y programs and initiatives. Leading the way are our dedicated Community Campaign Volunteers—inspiring individuals who share their Y experiences, rally support, and help ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunities they need to thrive.
For additional questions, contact us at [email protected].
Your Support changes Lives
The YMCA has been a lifeline. My family has received lifesaving services and resources, allowing me to provide for them. We received educational support for our children when they were in school and then workforce development now that they have graduated high school. Without the support of the YMCA, we would have gone underwater.
I am a recipient of the Maximum Reimbursement Amount (MRA scholarship), and it has helped me and my family tremendously. It has been a true blessing. Because of this scholarship, I could keep my daughter in preschool, otherwise I would not have been able to afford it. By having childcare, I can go to work and can keep my job. The YMCA has also supported my family with food and emotional support during this difficult time for my family. Everyone there is like family to me. I am truly grateful.”
I lost my job during the pandemic. If it wasn’t for Maritza, I don’t know where I would be. Since I called her over the phone, she has helped me from start to finish. She provided me with a computer, ensured I had internet access, helped me with my resume, made copies of my documents, and even prepared me for my interview. It is because of her that I now have a job. It is also because of her that I was able to get financial assistance from Children’s Council so that I could afford preschool for my son. And it is because of her that I am now also enrolled in City College to further my education and have more career choices.
FAQS
The YGSF is a 501(c)(3) organization (tax EIN is 94-0997140) which means that we are exempt from federal income tax and eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and corporations. By making a gift, you’re investing in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility initiatives. We ensure your contribution has maximum impact by allocating unrestricted funds where they’re needed most, creating thriving communities for every generation.
You can donate online through our secure giving page, by mail to 169 Steuart St., SF, CA 95105, or in person at any of our branches. For additional giving options like sponsorships or planned gifts, please email our team at [email protected].
Yes, donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The YGSF is a 501(c)(3) organization, and our tax EIN is 94-0997140. You will receive a donation receipt via email or mail. If you need further assistance, contact our donor relations team at [email protected].
Yes, you can designate your donation to a specific YGSF branch or program. While unrestricted gifts help us address the greatest community needs, we welcome directed donations. Your support funds programs in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, helping to build stronger, more equitable communities.
You can choose between a one-time donation or a recurring monthly or annual pledge. We also offer the opportunity to make a donation in honor or memory of someone special. If you’re interested in making a major gift, please contact our development department at [email protected].
You can volunteer your time, participate in corporate matching gift programs, or attend our fundraising and community events. Many companies offer donation matching—check with your employer to see if they participate.
For more details on volunteering, visit our Volunteer page. To view upcoming events, visit our Events page.
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