Funding Opportunities

Valley Youth House is a non-profit agency which serves children and families  regardless of their ability to pay.  In fact, only about 2% of our annual budget is realized through client fees.  For the remainder, Valley Youth House relies on Federal, state, and local government grants, the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, two major fundraising activities, an annual giving drive, and corporate and individual gifts. You can help by  making a charitable gift of cash, stocks or bonds, real estate, or insurance.

Give Assets of Your Choice

• CASH - The simplest, most versatile form of support.

• STOCKS OR BONDS - Gifts of appreciated securities provide a double tax benefit.

• REAL ESTATE - Gifts of real estate held long-term are deductible at the present full market value, with no tax on appreciation.

• INSURANCE - A powerful way to maximize your contribution.

Structure Your Gift to Meet Your Needs

• OUTRIGHT GIFT - Maximize the immediate tax deduction

• LIFE INCOME - Receive income for life for yourself or a loved one in return for your gift.

• BEQUEST - Maintain free control of assets while making provisions for a charitable legacy and receive estate tax savings.

Designate Your Gift to Fit Your Vision

• UNRESTRICTED GIFT - Allows Valley Youth House complete flexibility in meeting community needs.

• DESIGNATED GIFT - Your gift can be structured to benefit

Programs and services	Endowment
Building maintenance	Scholarships
Equipment procurement	Special events

 

The tax and financial benefits of gifts to Valley Youth House depend upon your circumstances.  We will be happy to furnish you with more information about charitable gifts and discuss with you and your adviser the most advantageous ways to make them.  For more information, contact Silvia Custis-Henry at 610-820-0166, e-mail at Development@valleyyouthhouse.org, or complete our on-line information request form.

Official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.