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Thank you for considering Mentor1 as a charity worthy of your investment.

Every dollar, service, or in-kind contribution you make to Mentor1 helps find mentors for kids and adults and provides mentors, their mentees, and the many mentoring organizations with much-needed support services and supplies. Please direct all inquiries to Mentor1 at 616.260.1533 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Mentor1 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donors generally qualify for tax deductions.

Financial Gifts

If you would like to make a one-time or recurring financial gift to help further the cause of mentoring in West Michigan contact us:

By Phone

By Mail

Online

616.260.1533

Mentor1
P.O. Box 120204
Grand Rapids, MI 49528
     

In-Kind Gifts

Our Needs

If you have contacts with organizations or individuals that have some of these resources that benefit mentors and their mentees please donate them. A receipt will be sent with the dollar value for your tax deduction.

  • Tickets to ball games both local and regional
  • Passes to museums or recreational centers
  • Tickets to youth-welcoming cultural events
  • Movie tickets
  • Snacks for mentees
  • Board games
  • Sports equipment
  • Art supplies
  • Youth-appropriate books

Vehicles

Thinking of donating your vehicle to charity? Please consider Mentor1. We have a relationship with an auction house that will sell the vehicle and deposit the check into the Mentor1 Account.

Additional Items

Do you have clothing, furniture, office supplies or exercise equipment you would like to donate to Mentor1?  Please contact “I Sold It” stores at 616.365.2000. “I Sold It” will auction these items off for us and will deposit the check into our account.

Your Time

Get Involved

Do you have a gift, talent or passion that you can share? Are you well versed in youth-related topics (conflict resolution, music education, bullying, etc.)? If you have skills you can lend to our program youth or mentors, please contact Roy Clark at 616.260.1533.

Political Action

If mentoring is a topic that you would like your legislators to support, let them know! Take time to let your representatives know that mentoring is of importance to you and the youth in your community. You can also visit the National Mentoring Partnership website and learn about other ways you can take action.

Other Financial Gifts

Stocks & Securities

Increasing numbers of donors are making gifts to Mentor1 using appreciated securities including stock, bonds, and mutual funds. 

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers match their employees’ gifts to charitable institutions. Some companies will match the gifts of employee spouses and retired employees as well. Ask the human resources or benefits office at your workplace for more information. Find out if your company has a matching gifts program.

Planned Gifts & Bequests

If you’re considering making Mentor1 part of your trust, bequest, or endowment, please contact Mitch Lyons, Donor Relations, or 616.942.9775 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . A planned gift to Mentor1 ensures the continuation of Grand Rapids mentoring programs and leaves your own legacy of giving to this community. Planned giving also offers considerable advantages, including tax breaks and a potential income increase.