There are other ways to give to the Y. For more information on any of the methods of giving described in this section, please contact our financial development office at (973) 758-9622.

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match your gift to the Y on a dollar for dollar basis. In effect, you can double your gift to the YMCA. For a partial listing of companies that offer matching gifts, please click on the following link: Matching Gift Listing.

Please visit your company’s website or Human Resources department for more information and to receive an application from your company.

Volunteer Incentive Programs

A growing number of companies are supporting their employee’s volunteer efforts, by making donations in recognition of volunteer service to a local charity such as the Y Typically, the employer will make a modest gift (up to $500) if an employee volunteers a given number to the Y (typically 50). The employer will ask the Y to verify your volunteer hours.

Please visit your company’s website or Human Resources department for more information and to receive an application from your company.

Appreciated Stock and Securities

The Y will kindly accept gifts of long-term (owned for over 1 year) appreciated stock or securities. In addition to your charitable deduction, you can avoid capital gains taxes. To receive a sample stock transfer letter with our broker’s contact information, please contact our financial development office at (973) 758-9622.

Gifts-In-Kind

The Y will accept selected goods and professional services as gifts-in-kind. Please contact your local Y's Executive Director for donations of gifts-in-kind.

Please click the following link for information on Planned Giving or visit the tab above.