Money from an individual retirement account can be donated to charity. Additionally, if you’ve reached the age where you need to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRAs, you can save on taxes on them by donating that money to Help Center, Inc.

Donating appreciated stock is one of the most tax-smart ways to give! By donating stock that has appreciated more than a year, you are actually giving 20% more than if you sold the stock and then made a cash donation.

Donor-Advised Funds (“DAFs”) are like charitable savings account. You create an account with a sponsoring organization (like your local community foundation or a Financial Advisor). Then, you use that money to make donations to organizations you love, like us! Whenever you make a contribution to your account, you get an immediate tax deduction. And then that money is available to gift out whenever you see fit. If you donate to us through this method, please let us know about the donation as we often do not receive information about who gave.

We highly recommend working with the One Valley Community Foundation if you are in SW Montana.

Including Help Center, Inc. in your Will

You have the option of leaving a legacy for Help Center, Inc. by including us in your will or living trust. This is a gift that will cost you nothing during your lifetime, but you can continue to give to those in our community who are in need of our vital services. You can leave a specific dollar amount, or a percentage of your estate to Help Center, Inc. All you will need is our legal name, Help Center, Inc., and EIN: 81-0309373.

Sample language you can use: “I (insert your name and full mailing address) hereby give Help Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization currently located at 699 Farmhouse Ln.., Bozeman, MT 59715 and assigned the tax identification number EIN of 81-0309373, the sum of $______ or _____percentage of my estate for unrestricted use and purpose.”

Please reach out to our Development Coordinator for a planned giving form to help formalize the information with Help Center, Inc. and properly thank you!

Help Center, Inc. as a Beneficiary of 401k or Life Insurance

You can name anyone as the beneficiary of your retirement fund or life insurance policy, including a nonprofit like us! You can leave the entire amount or a portion while designating other beneficiaries such as family members.

Please reach out to our Development Coordinator for a form to help formalize the information with Help Center, Inc.

Help Center, Inc.'s has an endowment fund with the One Valley Community Foundation. This is a permanent fund and we only utilize the interest towards our general operating budget. 

Montana Endowment Tax Credit for Individuals 

You can save up to $10,000 on your Montana taxes! The state offers a special tax credit to encourage donating to local nonprofits' endowment funds. In summary, you would make a planned gift (ex: donating stock into a 5 year Charitable Gift Annuity). You would then receive a 40% tax credit on that donation for that tax year! You can receive up to $10,000 in tax credits per individual every year, which usually equates to a gift of around $25,000.
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Business/Corporation Outright Gifts

Businesses and corporations that make a direct gift to a qualified Montana endowment fund will receive a tax credit of 20% of their gift, with a maximum credit of $10,000. (Applies to corporations, small business corporations, partnership or limited liability company taxpayers.)
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​Your donation supports all our FREE services to you and your fellow community members.

24-Hour Crisis and Suicide Prevention services for 13 counties in SW Montana.

• Walk-in services for those in crisis.

• Referrals to community resources through Montana 211.

• Advocacy and counseling to survivors of sexual assault and child abuse.

• Community Education on topics of suicide prevention, mental health, healthy relationships and more.

• FREE individual and couples counseling to those without insurance or under-insured.

• Daily check-in phone calls to home-bound individuals.

​If it is easier for you to donate items, here are some continuing wish list needs:

• Forever Stamps

• Gifts cards to office supply companies for us to purchase paper, printer ink, etc. 

• Gift cards to grocery or box stores for us to purchase food for trainings, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. 

Sacks Thrift

Donate or shop at Sacks Thrift Store!  All proceeds support Help Center, Inc. programs and services.

Volunteer!  We are always in need of volunteers to help us fulfill our mission. LEARN MORE

Help Center Financial StatementYou can view our most recent audited financial statement for Help Center, Inc. HERE and our 990 HERE.