Ways to give
Help families today
Please consider a monthly donation or a one-time gift to help provide families with shelter, stability, and a path forward. Monthly support is especially important to sustaining our work year-round.
Donate using any major credit or debit cards through PayPal. No account necessary.
Other ways to give
Monthly giving is one of the most impactful ways to support our mission. Sustaining Members provide steady, reliable support that allows us to plan ahead, respond to urgent needs, and offer families the long-term stability they deserve.
Becoming a Sustaining Member is simple and flexible—you can set up your monthly gift in the way that works best for you:
Monthly Giving Options
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Monthly PayPal Donations – Use our Donate with PayPal button above and select "Make this a monthly donation."
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Automatic Bill Pay – Set up a recurring payment through your bank’s bill pay service.
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Employer Giving & Matching – Many employers offer payroll deduction and will match your monthly gift, doubling your impact. See our Employer Matching section below.
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United Way - Inquire if your company participates in a United Way workplace campaign that facilitates payroll deductions for charitable giving.
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Financial Services Organizations – Many institutions, like Thrivent, allow members to direct charitable funds on a recurring basis.
Monthly giving is not only easy—it’s powerful. Even a modest monthly donation adds up to meaningful impact over time. Join us as a Sustaining Member and help provide families with shelter, stability, and a path forward—all year long.
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Making a donation over the phone ensures secure and prompt processing of your gift. You can make a donation over the phone with your credit card details.
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Please print our Mail-in Donation Form or enclose the following information with your gift.
Checks should be made payable to Family Promise of Ontario County.
Mailing Address:
Family Promise of Ontario County
185 North Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Federal Tax ID Number:
81-4353748
Leave a legacy that inspires.
By including Family Promise of Ontario County in your estate plan, you can help us carry our mission into the future for generations to come.
A bequest can be funded with cash, securities, or other assets, and you can arrange for Family Promise of Ontario County (FPOC) to receive a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a residual balance. You can make changes to your bequest at any time, and your assets remain in your control during your lifetime. FPOC receives the gift only when your estate is distributed. Charitable bequests are deductible against the value of your estate and may reduce the amount of federal estate tax owed.
You can arrange your bequest simply, by including the following language in your will or living trust:
Sample Bequest Language:
I [name], of [city, state ZIP], bequeath the sum of $[ ] or [ ] percent of my estate to Family Promise of Ontario County, a nonprofit organization with a business address of 185 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 and a tax identification number 81-4353748 for its unrestricted use and purpose.
Information for your Legacy Gift:
Name: Family Promise of Ontario County, Inc.
Federal Tax ID Number: 81-4353748
Mailing Address: 185 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
This information is not offered as legal or tax advice. Please consult with your professional advisor or estate attorney prior to making any gift.
Donating appreciated publicly traded securities that you have held for longer than 12 months may allow you to claim a charitable deduction for the full market value of the securities on the date the gift is made while avoiding tax on the capital gain; please consult your personal tax advisor for advice.
Contact tbernhardt@fpocny.org and we will provide detailed instructions on how to make a gift of securities to Family Promise of Ontario County.
Please ask your bank to include your name in the details of any stock transfer to expedite processing and ensure proper acknowledgement of your gift.
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, tax-efficient way to support Family Promise. It allows you to recommend charitable grants from an account you’ve set up with a sponsoring organization—such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or a community foundation.
To make a gift to Family Promise of Ontario County from your DAF, contact your DAF sponsoring organization—the entity that manages your fund—and provide them with the following information:
Information for your Sponsoring Organization:
Name: Family Promise of Ontario County, Inc.
Federal Tax ID Number: 81-4353748
Mailing Address: 185 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Please ask your sponsoring organization to include your name and address in the grant letter or transmittal. This helps us properly acknowledge your generosity.
Important Notes:
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DAF grants cannot be used to fulfill a personal pledge.
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Donors may not receive goods or services in exchange for a DAF grant.
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We encourage you to consult your sponsoring organization or tax advisor with any questions about your gift.
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If you're 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA to support Family Promise of Ontario County.
A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified nonprofit like ours. These gifts can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and may offer tax advantages, as the amount donated is excluded from your taxable income.
To make a QCD, contact your IRA custodian (the financial institution that manages your IRA) and provide them with the following information:
Information for your IRA Custodian:
Name: Family Promise of Ontario County, Inc.
Federal Tax ID Number: 81-4353748
Mailing Address: 185 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Please ask your custodian to include your name and address with the distribution so we can properly acknowledge your gift.
Important Notes:
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QCDs must be made directly from your IRA to Family Promise of Ontario County, Inc. to qualify for tax benefits.
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The gift must be completed by December 31 to count toward the current tax year’s RMD.
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You may contribute up to $108,000 in 2025 via QCDs (limit adjusted annually for inflation).
We recommend consulting your tax advisor or financial institution to confirm eligibility and ensure your gift is processed correctly.
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Honor someone special or remember a loved one by making a gift in their name. Your donation will not only celebrate their life or legacy—it will help provide shelter, stability, and hope to families in need.
If you make an honorary or memorial gift, please contact fpocbookkeeper@fpocny.org to share the details.
Please let us know:
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Your name and the amount of your donation
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Whether the gift is in honor or in memory of someone
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The name of the individual being honored or remembered
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The names and mailing addresses of anyone we should notify of your honorary/memorial gift.
We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize the people who matter most to you through a gift that makes a lasting impact.
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Matching gifts can double, and sometimes triple, the impact of your gift. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Some companies may also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. If your employer offers matching gifts, request a matching gift form which is often available through your company's human resources department.
Information for Employeer Matching:
Family Promise of Ontario County, Inc.
EIN 81-4353748
If your company accepts matching gifts, submit your application one of two ways:
Mail or email your completed and signed matching gift form to us at:
Family Promise of Ontario County
185 North Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Email: fpocbookkeeper@fpocny.org
If your company uses a matching gift platform, submit your request through their portal by choosing Family Promise of Ontario County, Inc. or entering our EIN (81-4353748). We will verify your gift once your application is received.
Family Promise of Ontario County, is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 81-4353748), has been working since 2017 to prevent and end family homelessness in our community. See our financial documents.
Please contact us with any questions you may have about how to donate.