Your Gift Changes Lives

The Y is more than a gym—it's a place where families find support, youth discover confidence, seniors maintain friendships and individuals focus on their physical and mental well-being. As a non-profit, we are driven by a mission to nurture the well-being of all and strengthen the community we share. 

Your generosity fuels this work, expanding access to programs that inspire growth, promote health and foster meaningful connections. Together, we are building a healthier, more connected community—one where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 

Thank you for investing in the future of the Eugene Family YMCA!

MAKE A DONATION

Ways to Give

Making a difference is easy and impactful

  • Online: Make a donation HERE
  • By mail: 600 E. 24th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405
  • In-person: Drop off donations at the Y’s Welcome Center. We’d love to thank you in person! 
  • Monthly sustaining gift: Become a Y Champion by setting up a recurring monthly donation HERE. 
  • Gifts of stock or IRA gifts: Multiply your impact by donating appreciated stock.
  • Planned Giving: Learn about legacy giving at the Y. Learn more HERE.
  • Corporate sponsorship: Partner with us as a corporate sponsor of a Y program or event! Learn more HERE.

Gifts of Stock

Donating gifts of stock can help you give more while paying less in taxes.

How it works  
  1. Choose what type and how many shares you would like to donate.
  2. Contact your broker and ask them to transfer shares directly to the Y’s brokerage account. Our brokerage name, DTC number and account number can all be found HERE.
  3. Fill out the Stock Transfer Notification Form to let us know that you are gifting stock to the Eugene Family YMCA so we can credit your gift.
  4. We will issue an acknowledgement for any gift $250 or more.
  5. Report the stock donation when you file your tax return. Please consult your tax advisor about your situation. 

STOCK TRANSFER NOTIFICATION FORM

IRA Charitable Rollover Gifts

If you are 70.5 or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a simple way to support the Y while lowering your taxable income. 

Benefits
  • Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $111,000 from your IRA to our organization
  • Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year
  • Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions
  • Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts
  • Help further the work and mission of our organization
How it works  
  1. Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to us.
  2. Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to our organization to help continue our important work.
  3. Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction.
  4. Let us know if you wish for your gift to be used for a specific purpose.

If you have any questions about an IRA charitable rollover gift, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.


Tax Information

The Eugene Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and can be found in charitable databases as Young Men’s Christian Association of Eugene.​  
EIN 93-0500679 


If you have any questions about making a gift to your Y, we welcome you to contact our team!
 
Alexa Sharps headshotAlexa Sharps
VP of Philanthropy
(541) 686-9622 ext. 1408

alexa.sharps@eugeneymca.org


Amy Merrell headshotAmy Merrell  she/her
Philanthropy Officer
(541) 686-9622 ext. 1405
amy.merrell@eugeneymca.org

 
Bree Lumsden headshotBree Lumsden
Donor Relations Manager
(541) 686-9622 ext. 1409

bree.lumsden@eugeneymca.org 


Christi Kessler headshotChristi Kessler  she/her
Stewardship Coordinator
(541) 686-9622 ext. 1407

christi@eugeneymca.org
 

Rick Ericson headshotRick Ericson
Donor Data Analyst
(541) 686-9622 ext. 1409

rick.ericson@eugeneymca.org