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Join the Sparkle Society
Did you know that a group of fireflies is called a sparkle? When you join the Sparkle Society, you’re contributing more than just your dollars—you’re contributing your bit of light to help us shine even brighter.
With a monthly donation of as little as $5, you can become part of something bigger. Along with helping strengthen Firefly’s mission through giving, members receive access to Sparkle Society meetups, special events, and more.
Foster Care Tax Credits
Gifts of Stock
Making a gift of appreciated securities to Firefly has benefits for both the donor and us. The donor does not incur capital gains taxes, the donor takes an immediate federal income tax deduction equal to the full fair market value so long as they itemize, and support to Firefly is maximized to its greatest impact. To learn more or to receive specific stock transfer instructions, please contact Vice President of Development Joli Heavin at jheavin@fireflyin.org or 317.292.5582.
Giving Through an IRA
Did you know that individuals age 70½ or older can make an outright gift of as much as $100,000 annually to Firefly from a traditional IRA? The IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows individuals age 70½ or older to make an outright gift of as much as $100,000 annually to Firefly from a traditional IRA. The withdrawal amount may count toward your annual required minimum distribution (RMD). Although the RMD is not required until age 73, the QCD can be particularly beneficial for donors who do not itemize and instead file the standard deduction. To learn more, please contact Vice President of Development Joli Heavin at jheavin@fireflyin.org or 317.292.5582.
Planned Giving
Roberta West Nicholson Society
It is named in tribute to Roberta West Nicholson, who served as the president of the organization’s board of directors during the 1940s and continued to contribute actively to the agency throughout her lifetime. Mrs. Nicholson’s notable accomplishments include being the sole female member of the 1935 state legislature and her unwavering advocacy for the rights and welfare of women and children.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
A donor advised fund (DAF), which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Firefly Children and Family Alliance.
Search for us in your fund provider’s system to make a gift today. Use legal name: Children’s Bureau, Inc. dba Firefly Children and Family Alliance; address: 1575 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202; federal tax ID number: 35-1061264.
In-kind Giving
