The Giving Season is Here
Despite the volatile economic conditions of 2022, San Diego Foundation (SDF) donors have continued to give at unprecedented levels.
During our fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, donors, fundholders and partners granted a record-breaking $150.8 million to 2,316 nonprofits, while also contributing a record $220 million to SDF charitable funds. Thank you for your generosity as we advance our vision of just, equitable and resilient communities.
With the Giving Season upon us, we are providing ways for you to maximize your charitable giving strategies, tax benefits and grantmaking before it’s too late.
2022 Contribution Deadlines
We understand giving comes in all shapes and sizes. This November and December, it’s important to remember SDF accepts gifts of many types of assets, including cash, stocks and more.
Refer to the critical dates below to ensure that contributions and grant recommendations are received and processed by December 31, the IRS deadline for yearly tax deduction eligibility. For some assets, these dates fall in November.
| Contribution Type | Action Needed | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Mutual Fund | Call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 or email DonorServices@sdfoundation.org. | Mutual fund donations must arrive to SDF by November 23. |
| Stock | Submit a Stock Contribution Form or call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 or email DonorServices@sdfoundation.org. | Stock donations must arrive to SDF brokerage accounts by December 29 at 1:00pm. |
| Credit Card | Log in to your MySDF account. Click on “Give to My Fund” and follow instructions. Or Call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 to contribute to your fund with your credit card. Credit card processing fees will apply. |
Credit card donations must be processed by SDF by December 30 at 12:00pm. |
| Check | Mail to: Attn: Donations 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 San Diego Foundation. (For Endowment funds, please indicate whether the gift should be applied to the principal or distributable portion of the fund.) |
Mail must be postmarked by the U.S. Post Office by December 31. |
| Electronic Bank Transfer | Log in to your MySDF account. Click on “Give to My Fund” and follow instructions. Or Call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 to set up an electronic bank transfer to your fund. |
Funds must be received by December 30. |
| Wire Transfer | Call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 or email DonorServices@sdfoundation.org. | Funds must be received by December 30. |
| IRA Includes Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) |
Deadlines and actions needed are dependent on IRA contribution type and custodian. |
| Grantmaking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grants | Log in to your MySDF account. Click on “Recommend Grant” and follow instructions. Or Call Donor Services at (619) 814-1332 or email DonorServices@sdfoundation.org. |
Grants guaranteed to be postmarked before December 31 must be received by December 22 at 12:00pm. |
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Here to Support Your Giving
Your philanthropy is personal. Our Donor Services Team is here to help you this Giving Season by delivering world-class service and promptly responding to your needs.
We can support your giving and philanthropic goals in many ways, including:
- Helping you make grants that will meet our community’s greatest needs
- Sharing our expertise in the urgent issues facing our community
- Providing research into nonprofits or issues to support your philanthropy
- Connecting you to nonprofits, causes and other funders that align with your interests
- Assisting you in making donations of any kind and opening new funds
- Helping you navigate and use the MySDF Donor Portal
Contact us at (619) 814-1332 or DonorServices@sdfoundation.org to help you manage your funds and give confidently this Giving Season.
