Ways To Give

There are a variety of ways to give beyond a one-time gift, to support our mission like creating your own fundraiser, to planning your financial legacy, workplace giving and even tapping your community to help. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our critical work, we can’t do it without you!

Set Up a Recurring Donation

This type of gift ensures our work is sustained and we have a steady stream of funds to rely on to achieve our mission.

Donate by Check

Making an offline gift via check? Simply open this form and mail it to our office.

530 South Lake Avenue, #632 Pasadena, CA 91101

Please download and complete this form and send it in with your check.

Activate your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues

Whether you’re fundraising to spread awareness, in honor of a loved one lost or in celebration of a birthday, graduation or other life event your efforts help empower young people and families. Even better you can turn your page into a Facebook birthday fundraiser automatically from here!

Give in Honor of a Loved One

A tribute gift is meaningful way to celebrate or honor the memory of a loved one, friend or colleague.

Or honor your loved one by setting up a memorial fundraiser to raise funds for Song for Charlie in their memory.

Donate Stocks and Securities

Making a stock donation is simple and you’ll receive a tax deduction!

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

DAF Direct welcomes donors to recommend grants from their donor–advised fund, also known as a DAF, directly through our website. Clients of Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon can easily make a gift directly to Song for Charlie through the link. Neither us or you will incur any download or transaction fees.

Make a Planned Gift

Create a lasting legacy by giving a bequest or charitable trust through your financial and estate planning.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

Make a tax-wise gift by easily giving via a IRA charitable rollover. Contact us to learn more.

Set Up an Endowment

Create a personal legacy with an endowment.

In Lieu of Gifts

Celebration and milestones can be even bigger when they make an impact. Honor special occasions and life events – weddings, graduations, recovery dates, etc. – by asking for donations for SFC to help save lives.

Employer Matching

Many workplaces will match your donation to Song for Charlie – doubling or even tripling your impact. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees or spouses. Ask your Corporate Responsibility and/or Human Resource team about your company’s employee match program, or type your company’s name in the search box to the left to see if your employer offers a matching program.

Activate Your Company

Most companies offer some type of philanthropic program and SFC works with a variety of corporate partners. These partnerships create a deep connection between employees and employers, as well as consumers and communities.

Employee giving campaigns

Your company may offer a workplace giving campaign. This is a great way for companies and their employees to make a difference. Encourage your workplace to partner with us on their next giving campaign.

Dollars for doers

Some workplaces reward employees for getting involved and volunteering with a gift to their employees’ favorite non-profit organizations. Check with your Human Resources or Corporate Responsibility team to see if your workplace gives dollars for doers.

Activate community support with local businesses

Local businesses are an important part of any community and eager to support the causes important to their neighbors.