Gifts That Make An Impact Now
If you would like to help make a difference in the fight against hunger today, consider the giving options below — many of which have financial and personal benefits to you.
You can learn more about these special opportunities in our free brochure, Smart Ways to Make an Impact Now, and other complimentary planning resources.
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Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
10600 S. Choctaw Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Recommend a grant now from your donor-advised fund
You can use your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make a one-time gift, or to create a recurring monthly or quarterly gift for even more impact.
You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and the system will prompt you through the process.
Memorial or Tribute Gift
When you give a memorial or tribute gift for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to honor someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration, and gratitude in one of the most meaningful ways there is. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute, and help provide food to the many children, seniors, and families facing hunger in our community.
You may want to honor that person through a planned gift from your estate. If you wish to make an outright gift, please click on the Donate Now button below to honor that person today.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Matching Gift Opportunities
Don’t forget to check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program. If you request it directly through your employer, many companies will match gifts, including those from retired employees. The impact of your gift to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank may be doubled or possibly tripled!
Personal Property
A gift of artwork, coins, antiques, or other personal property can be an excellent way to support the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. The tax benefits of the gift depend on whether the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank can use the property in a way that is related to its mission. Contact us to learn more about this type of gift — we would be happy to help you find the option that best fits your philanthropic goals.
IRA Rollover - Qualified Charitable Distribution
- You must be 70½ or older.
- An individual may transfer up to a total of $105,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $210,000 to all organizations.
- Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
- Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank so it does not count as income for the year.
- If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.
You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.
Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.
“I have always felt it was important to give back to my community. Charitable giving to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank has been a key part of that for many years. I set up my Donor Advised Fund as a convenient and tax efficient way of helping to provide food to those most in need.”
—John from Baton Rouge, LA
See Your Impact
Lisa’s inspiring story highlights the critical importance of community support and the vital role that food assistance programs play in helping families navigate through difficult times. By supporting such initiatives, you are making a significant difference in the lives of families like Lisa’s, ensuring that they do not have to face their challenges alone.
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- Structure a donation that maximizes benefits for you and your loved ones.
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