WAYS TO GIVE
There are so many ways
to make a difference.
However you choose to give, your generosity helps families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis feel supported and creates meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
YOUR GIVING AT WORK
Your generosity carries this mission forward.
Every gift helps Rising Kites bring encouragement, resources, support, and meaningful opportunities to the Down syndrome and disability communities.
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SUPPORT FAMILIES
Encouragement from the very beginning.
Your support helps us provide free Rising Kites resource bags filled with trusted information, meaningful resources, and encouragement to families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis.
Learn About Our Bags →02
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES
Meaningful work. Real belonging.
Your generosity helps create paid employment where individuals with disabilities can grow in their skills, contribute to their community, build relationships, and share their gifts.
See Our Impact →GIVE TODAY
Choose the way that works best for you.
Whether you make a gift online, send a check, transfer funds, or invite others to give alongside you, there are many ways to support Rising Kites.
Give Online
Make a one-time or recurring gift securely online.
Donate Online →Give by Mail
Make your check payable to Rising Kites and mail it to:
Rising Kites
4164 Lake Street
Bridgman, MI 49106
ACH / Bank Transfer
Prefer to give directly from your bank account? Contact us for the banking information needed to make an ACH gift.
Contact Us →Start a Fundraiser
Invite your friends, family, or community to join you in supporting Rising Kites by creating your own peer-to-peer fundraising page.
Start a Fundraiser →OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Your generosity can take many forms.
There are additional ways to make a meaningful gift to Rising Kites beyond traditional online giving.
STOCK
Give appreciated stock.
Support Rising Kites through a gift of stock. Contact us for the transfer information you'll need to complete your gift.
Request Stock Transfer Details →DONOR-ADVISED FUND
Recommend a grant from your DAF.
Recommend a grant to Rising Kites through your donor-advised fund to make an immediate impact through your charitable giving.
Contact Us →IRA / QCD
Give through your IRA.
If you're eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA, you can designate Rising Kites as the charitable recipient. Contact us for the information you'll need to make your gift.
Contact Us →MATCHING GIFTS
Multiply your impact.
Interested in providing a matching gift for one of our fundraising campaigns? We'd love to talk with you about opportunities to inspire others to give.
Talk With Us About a Match →LEAVE A LEGACY
Make Rising Kites part of your lasting legacy.
Including Rising Kites in your will or estate plans is one way to help sustain this mission for years to come. A planned gift may be made as a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or another asset.
Talk With Us About Planned Giving →View Sample Will Language +
Sample Will Language:
“I give, devise and bequeath $__________ (insert dollar amount, % of my estate or item of property to be donated) to Rising Kites, or its successor organization, a nonprofit corporation with headquarters located 4164 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI 49106.”
We encourage you to consult with your attorney or financial advisor when considering an estate gift.
FOR BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS
Put your business behind our mission.
Rising Kites Community Partners provide meaningful support for our mission while joining a group of businesses and organizations committed to making a difference in the Down syndrome and disability communities.
Become a Community Partner →QUESTIONS ABOUT GIVING?
We're happy to help.
If you'd like to discuss a gift or need information to complete your donation, email us at info@risingkites.org.
Rising Kites EIN: 86-2895046
Rising Kites is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Charitable contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax, legal, or financial advisor regarding your individual circumstances.