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When you give monthly, you provide steady, reliable support for veterans. As a Frontline Monthly donor, you’ll receive:

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How do I recommend a gift to Swords to Plowshares?

Request a donation to Swords to Plowshares through your DAF sponsor.

Our legal name is “Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization,” and our tax ID / EIN is 94-2260626.

Indicate whether your gift is unrestricted or designated for a specific campaign or event.

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IRA & Retirement Giving

What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)?

If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a gift to Swords to Plowshares directly from your IRA or retirement account without having to pay income taxes on the donation. This is a tax-smart way to support Bay Area veterans.

PLANNED & ESTATE GIVING

How can I make my legacy with a future gift?

Bequest: Make a planned gift in your will or living trust. This allows you continued access to your wealth while committing to support Swords’ future. You can donate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after all other provisions are specified. Beneficiary
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Designation: One of the simplest ways to make a legacy gift is to add Swords to Plowshares as the beneficiary of your investment or retirement account, donor-advised fund, or life insurance policy, so that your assets at the end of your lifetime will give life and hope to veterans in need.

If you want to build your legacy by including Swords to Plowshares in your estate planning – or already have – please reach out to us at development@stp-sf.org. We’re here to help you!

STOCKS & SECURITIES

Why should I donate stocks or appreciated securities?

This simple and tax-smart way to donate allows you to transfer appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to Swords to Plowshares without paying capital gains taxes, and the total value of the donated stock is tax-deductible.

How do I donate stocks or securities?

Choose what type of stock and how many shares you want to donate.
Request a transfer through your financial advisor or broker with the following wire information:
DTC ID number: 0164, Code 40
Account number: 3700-2828 at Charles Schwab

Contact us at development@stp-sf.org to inform us about your gift of stock and your preferences regarding electronic and mailed communications.

Cy Pres Award

Why nominate Swords to Plowshares as a cy pres recipient?

Swords to Plowshares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides transitional and permanent housing, employment services, legal assistance, therapy, and case counseling completely free of charge to veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, we advocate to increase access to justice and resources for the most vulnerable veterans, including those who:

are unhoused;

have low income, service-related disabilities, or a less than honorable discharge due to unjust policies and circumstances; or

experience PTSD and other mental health struggles.

Our Legal Services team provides free legal representation in VA benefits and discharge upgrade cases to help veterans access healthcare, education, and monetary benefits from the VA, which they earned through military service. We restore veterans’ dignity and pride in their military service, open doors to healthcare and employment access, and ensure veterans with disabilities have the income they need to achieve long-term stability. To learn more, please contact us at development@stp-sf.org.

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