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For an individual, it would be nearly impossible to research the needs of the community, review a non-profit organization's financial data, take a tour of the facility, and interview the executive director and board of directors to find out how your gift is being used every time you wanted to give money to help someone. But for United Way, this is how we do business. At United Way, local volunteers take care to invest your donation well. |
| United Way of Lee County doesn’t just “give” your money away, we use facts to make decisions about investing donor funds in community programs only after spending a great deal of time researching each program, visiting the organization, meeting with staff members, and carefully reviewing the program’s financial data. As a contributor, you can be assured that the programs funded by United Way of Lee County are being held to high standards of program and financial accountability, and that these programs are working diligently to improve lives & advance the common good of our community. | |
How to Give:
ONLINE
MAIL
United Way of Lee County, Inc.
P.O. Box 3075
Auburn, Alabama 36831
DESIGNATE THROUGH COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (for federal employees only)
Use number: 19400
DESIGNATE THROUGH THE STATE CAMPAIGN (for state employees only)
Use number: 106500
MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
Memorial and honorarium gifts provide the opportunity to pay tribute to loved
ones and friends, as well as make an investment in our future. We will gratefully
acknowledge your gift with a card to the family or individual you wish to
remember or honor.
STOCK
You can realize enhanced tax savings by making your gift to United Way with
appreciated securities. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds can also be donated
to charity and provide tax savings. When donating securities, it is important
to keep in mind whether they have increased or decreased in value over time.
If the value of the securities has increased, consider donating them directly
to the organization rather than selling them and donating the cash. Securities
that you have owned for more than a year can be tax deductible at their full
fair market value, not at the original cost. In addition, this also allows
you to bypass capital gains taxes that you would owe if you sold the securities.
Donations of securities are deductible in amounts up to 30% of AGI*.
However, if the value of your securities has decreased over time, you may want
to sell them and then donate all or part of the proceeds. You will receive
the tax deduction for the amount of the charitable gift as well as creating
a loss that you may also be able to claim.
If your securities are held at a brokerage firm:
Contact your broker in writing and request a transfer of securities to the
United Way account. United Way has accounts at most of the brokerage houses
in our area.
Notify United Way of Lee County of this transfer by calling (334) 745-5540
or by e-mail at info@unitedwayofleecounty.com. Notify your company's campaign director so your gift can be included
in your company's campaign results.
If you hold the securities:
Assign your stock certificate to United Way of Lee County and be sure your
signature is guaranteed. Stock certificate should be hand-delivered or sent
by certified mail to:
United Way of Lee County, Inc.
2133 Executive Park Drive
Opelika, Alabama 36801
Send a letter stating that this is a gift to United Way, separate from the certificate. Notify your company's campaign coordinator so your gift can be included in your company's campaign results.
*NOTE: You should consult your professional, financial, or legal advisor for tax advice.