Hunter’s Fund is Recognized with
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Founded in 2017, Hunter’s Fund has provided more than 84 grants to promising young people and, with the support of more than 1,400 volunteers, funded Safe Driving Weeks on campuses, resulting in over 80,000 students signing Hunter’s Pledge to End Distracted Driving..
Ways You Can Support
Tax Benefit Giving
Most forms of Giving qualify for tax benefits.
Many who believe in supporting our programs use the following to make gifts and will need our Tax ID Number to make their gift:
EIN 83-0574041
Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund
P.O Box 356
(850 Dolley Madison Blvd)
McLean, VA 22101
1. Matching Gifts: Many companies offer programs matching their employees' charitable donations, usually up to a certain amount. This allows employees to double or even triple the impact of their contributions.
2. IRA Gifts - If you are 70 1/2 or older, does the IRS allow you to make cash gifts from your IRA to Hunter’s Fund or any charity you wish without paying any taxes that would otherwise be due?
3. DAF Gifts (Donor-Advised Fund Gifts): A donor-advised fund is a charitable investment account designed to simplify charitable giving. Donors can contribute to the fund and receive an immediate tax deduction, then recommend grants to their favorite charities over time.
1. Retirement Fund Gifts - Beneficiary designations - Name the Hunter Watson Memorial Fund or any charity you choose to support as an ultimate beneficiary ofyour IRA, 401(K) or other qualified plan.
3. Securities - Donating appreciated stock or Mutual Funds is quick and simple and may provide significant tax benefits.
4. Donor-Advised Funds - Manage charitable giving through this convenient, flexible, and most effective alternative to establishing a private foundation.
5, Bequests - Leaving a gift in your will to the Fund. We recommend that you consult with your attorney when drafting a new will, changing an existing one, or creating a living revocable trust if you wish to include a gift for the Hunter’s Fund Grants Program and Safe Driving Program.F