DONATIONS

In addition to volunteering your time, there are many creative ways that you can share your financial resources to support the ministry of 4KIDS:

·    ONE-TIME GIFT

      A one-time gift of any amount may be mailed to the 4KIDS’ office: 

4KIDS of South Florida, Inc.

2401 W. Cypress Creek Rd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

You may also make a secure donation online

 to donate online

·    PARTNER 4KIDS

Become a “Partner 4KIDS.”  For just $29 per month, you can cover

the cost for one child in our 4KIDS network and help us eliminate the need for foster care in South Florida. That’s less than $1 a day to offer protection, provision, and permanent solutions for one of South Florida’s kids in need!

 to become a Partner 4KIDS.

·    GIFTS OF ASSETS

We encourage you to speak to your tax professional regarding your individual tax circumstances. Gifting 4KIDS of South Florida with tangible assets is often an advantageous way to maximize your contribution to the ministry:

      Vehicles –

We welcome donations of vehicles or boats to expand the ministry of 4KIDS. You may choose to sell your vehicle or boat privately (your charitable contribution will reflect the amount of your gift), or have 4KIDS handle the details of the transfer (the amount of your charitable income tax deduction will be based on the amount 4KIDS receives for the sale of your vehicle or boat). In either case, 4KIDS will be blessed by your generosity.

      Real Estate –

4KIDS is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; therefore, your gift of real estate to 4KIDS qualifies as a charitable contribution. One of the benefits of transferring the title of your property from your name to 4KIDS of South Florida, Inc., is a net savings related to applicable federal tax income.

   Appreciated Securities –                                                                                                       

Transferring ownership of appreciated stocks or mutual funds can be a great benefit to 4KIDS as well as to the donor. If you have held the securities for at least twelve months at the time of the sale, neither you nor 4KIDS pays capital gains tax. Your gift would be valued at fair market value when determining the amount of your charitable deduction.

Please contact our development office at 954-556-4606 for more information on vehicle, real estate, or appreciated securities donations.

·    IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS –

Donating food and new clothing and shoes for the children in SafePlace and our foster homes are immediate and tangible ways to support 4KIDS.

Food –

Providing gift certificates to grocery stores and discount stores that carry groceries is the best way to help in this area of need.

Clothing –  

New clothing and shoes are desired. It is very important that we do not give the children old “hand me downs.” Many of the children already feel they have been “tossed away” themselves, and we do not want to remind them by giving them second-hand clothing and shoes.

Personal Items –

We will gratefully accept only new personal care items (in their original packaging) to distribute to the kids in our homes or programs (e.g., hair brushes, dental care items, underclothes, etc.)

For more information about donating food, gift certificates, clothing, and personal items, please contact Beth Staiger at 954-556-4683.

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY –

4KIDS of South Florida’s staff and board of directors take the fiscal responsibility they have been entrusted with seriously. Every 4KIDS staff and board member either volunteers or provides financial support, feeling it is important to “lead by example.”  Approximately 41 percent of our current working budget comes from state support, while 59 percent is a result of combined donations from churches, individuals, corporations, and grants.

To read more about the stories behind the statistics and the ministry of 4KIDS, download our latest Annual Report by clicking 2007 Annual Report.

4KIDS submits to the highest ethical and accounting standards. In addition to annual audits by ChildNet and the Florida Department of Children & Families, 4KIDS is also a member of the Evangelical Counsel for Financial Accountability (ECFA). ECFA is a nationally accredited agency dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn the public’s trust through adherence to seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship. Founded in 1979, it is comprised of over 1,100 charitable, religious, missionary, social, and educational tax-exempt, nonprofit 501(c) (3) organizations. ECFA’s Standards of Responsible Stewardship focus on board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fundraising, and proper use of charity resources. Additionally, we have an independent audit preformed annually by Capin & Crouse, LLP. Capin & Crouse serves over 400 nonprofit organizations with a wide range of programs and unique services.