​Ways to Give​

When you give to L'Arche Atlanta, you are making a direct impact into the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a non-profit organization, L'Arche Atlanta maximizes every dollar received to further its mission by transforming lives by building community among people with and without disabilities through home-based professional services, advocacy (Storytelling Project partnership with the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities), community events, small group activities, and operational support. 

There are various ways that you can make an impact: make a one time gift, become a member of our leadership giving society, leave a legacy gift, attend an upcoming event, or volunteer with our community! L'Arche Atlanta family thanks you for helping us continue to create and sustain a community of belonging, that fosters relationships of mutuality and care.  

Stock Gift

By donating a gift of appreciated stock you can receive two main benefits: a charitable deduction for the present fair market value, and you avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation. 
We have an account with the local Edward Jones office. Call Della Woodward at ​Edward Jones in Decatur at 404.325.0441 for delivery instructions. 
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​Donor-Advised Funds
Giving through donor-advised funds (DAF) is one of the easiest ways to give to a public charity. You’re generally eligible for an immediate tax deduction when giving through a DAF.


​In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations helps L'Arche Atlanta access goods and services that would otherwise be too expensive and it can help free up resources to be used on other areas.  In-kinds can also be used for fundraising; raffles, silent auctions, swag bags and fundraising incentives. Donors may deduct an in-kind (non-cash) donation as a charitable contribution. 

Planned Giving

Planned Giving is a partnership option allowing donors to leave money or assets to L'Arche Atlanta at his/her death; or a way to invest money so that the donor receives benefits during his/her life and then bequeaths the remaining funds to L'Arche Atlanta. Planned gifts also enable donors to pass assets on to their heirs while supporting L'Arche and minimizing, or eliminating, taxes on those assets. Donors can leave a charitable legacy for their family and community using the following types of planned gifts below:

Bequest
A bequest can be made by naming L'Arche Atlanta as a charitable beneficiary in a new will, or adding a codicil to an existing will. The bequest can be in the form of a stated dollar amount or specific property, a percentage of the estate, or a portion of or the entire residue.
Life insurance
Donors may give a life insurance policy no longer needed, take out a new policy or name L'Arche Atlanta as a beneficiary of an existing policy.
​Retirement Insurance
Retirement plan accounts and IRAs may be subjected to heavy taxation – both estate and income tax. A charitable gift of these funds at death, however, can provide a donor’s fund at a designated, qualified foundation with the full 100 cents on the dollar.   
                Contact us to start the conversation about planned giving, or to let us know we’re included in your plans. 
​L'Arche Atlanta is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization (EIN/tax ID number 20-3091620). Donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. See our most recent 990 financial statement here.