Why Giving in 2020 is Different
During these unprecedented times, you have answered the call to lift up our most vulnerable communities amid the coronavirus crisis. Since March, San Diegans like you have helped us raise more than $56 million for the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, $54 million of which we have already granted to local nonprofits.
Thank you for your generosity and commitment to creating a resilient community where your family, friends
and neighbors can thrive.
As you consider how to respond to the continued uncertainty in our region during the remainder of 2020, we’re here to help you maximize both your charitable giving impact and yearly tax deductions.
Critical Dates
You can donate many types of assets, such as mutual funds, stocks and more, to your fund at The San Diego Foundation. Refer to the critical dates below to ensure that contributions are received and processed by December 31, the IRS deadline for yearly tax deduction eligibility. For some assets, these dates fall in November.
Type of Contribution
Mutual Fund
Action Needed
Call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 or email DonorServices@sdfoundation.org.
Timing
Mutual fund donations must arrive to The Foundation by November 23.
Stock
Action Needed
Call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 or email DonorServices@sdfoundation.org.
Timing
Stock donations must arrive to The Foundation brokerage accounts by December 28 at 1:00pm.
Credit Card
Action Needed
Login to your MyTSDF account.
Click on “Give to My Fund” and follow instructions.
Or
Call (619) 235-2300 to contribute to your fund with your credit card. Credit card processing fees will apply.
Timing
Credit card donations must be processed by The Foundation by December 31 at 12:00pm.
Check
Action Needed
Mail to:
Attn: Donations
The San Diego Foundation
2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106
Please write your fund name and number in the memo field of your check. Make the check payable to The San Diego Foundation.
Timing
Mail must be postmarked by the U.S. Post Office by December 31.
Electronic Bank Transfer
Action Needed
Login to your MyTSDF account.
Click on “Give to My Fund” and follow instructions.
Or
Call (619) 235-2300 to set up an electronic bank transfer to your fund.
Timing
Funds must be received by December 31.
Wire Transfer
Action Needed
Call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 or email DonorServices@sdfoundation.org.
Timing
Funds must be received by December 31.
Grantmaking
Grants
Action Needed
Login to your MyTSDF account.
Click on “Recommend Grant” and follow instructions.
Or
Call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 or email DonorServices@sdfoundation.org.
Timing
Grants guaranteed to be postmarked before December 31 must be received by December 17 at 12:00pm.
