Tax-Smart Giving

Including Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County by donating is a generous way to ensure your commitment to safe, affordable housing. You can save on taxes and help Habitat in several ways:

Stocks

Save taxes by donating stocks!

Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. We have invested in this secure stock donation tool to make it easier than ever.

Please note: When you donate stock, please use the link below so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and you can get the tax savings you deserve.

Donate my stock.

If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link above to notify Habitat EJC of your gift.

Qualified Charitable Distributions

Save on taxes by giving from your IRA

If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA helps reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), and IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! We have invested in a secure IRA donation tool to make it easier than ever to give from your IRA, and receive tax benefits. It only takes a few minutes to use, and will auto-complete your paperwork for you.

Please note: When you donate from your IRA, please use the link below so we can track your gift and send you the right receipt, and you can get the tax savings you deserve.

Give from my IRA

Donor-Advised Funds

Easily make a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. If you have a DAF, you can use this secure DAF giving tool to make your impact today. 

FreeWill’s DAF tool integrates with your DAF custodian automatically, and saves you the extra step of notifying us about your gift. By using the link below, you can:

  • Recommend how you’d like your grant to be allocated
  • Communicate your wishes to Habitat EJC
  • Share the details of your DAF grant
  • Make your grant recommendation

Using this tool to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s also a great way to ensure we have consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.

Give from my DAF

Cryptocurrency

We now accept Cryptocurrency donations!

We now accept donations of Ethereum, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies! This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits.

Give Cryptocurrency now!

    There are good reasons to donate to Habitat for Humanity.

    • First and foremost, Habitat is an international organization with the highest reputation for financial responsibility and transparency. A stable non-profit since 1978, Habitat now works in 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries and has helped 6.8 million people achieve strength, stability and independence through safe, decent and affordable shelter.
    • Habitat’s Board of Directors includes local business and community leaders who make sure we deliver on every promise.
    • You can feel secure that your legacy will be used exactly as you intend. See our rating and more at Charity Navigator.

    For more information, please contact Director of Engagement Maria Drury at engagement@habitatejc.org or (360) 379-2827.