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
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. 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.
