Ways to Give
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Attn: Donations
1070 River Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tax ID 94-2600140
To donate over the phone, call
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Reduce Your Taxes & Support the Arts
If you are 70 1/5 or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) lets you make a direct, tax-free gift from your traditional IRA to Arts Council Santa Cruz County. Once you reach age 73 (or 75 for those born in 1960 or later), you must begin taking annual Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)—and directing those required withdrawals straight to us satisfies your legal obligation without increasing your taxable income.
To qualify for these powerful tax benefits, simply ask your IRA administrator to transfer the funds directly to Arts Council Santa Cruz County to keep vibrant local art, culture, and creativity thriving across our community.
Here’s the information you’ll need:
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Tax ID: 94-2600140
Mailing address: 1070 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Contact: Sally Green, Deputy Director
831-475-9600 x 27 / sally@artscouncilsc.org
Donate Stock & Appreciated Securities
Donating appreciated stock, bonds, or mutual funds is one of the most tax-smart ways to give. When you transfer appreciated securities to us, you maximize the impact of your gift while unlocking significant tax benefits.
Complete this Community Foundation Santa Cruz County form listing Arts Council Santa Cruz County on the Purpose/Fund Name line.
Why Donate Stock?
- Avoid Capital Gains Tax: You pay no capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock.
- Receive a Full Tax Deduction: You can claim a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the asset.
- Make a Bigger Impact: Because you don't pay capital gains tax, your gift stretches further to support our programs.
Legacy Giving
Named in honor of founding Arts Council board member Bonnie Bernardi, our Legacy Circle can provide you with planned giving scenarios that best fit your goals — bequests, retirement plans, life insurance, and income-generating gifts.
To discuss legacy giving with Arts Council Santa Cruz County, contact Development:
831-475-9600 x27 or sally@artscouncilsc.org