Make a one-time, monthly, or yearly donation using credit, debit, or a PayPal account.
To make a contribution by check, please mail your check to:
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester
3 Salem Street, Suite 332
Worcester, MA 01608
Individual donors make it possible for adults throughout Greater Worcester to build English language and literacy skills, gain confidence, and create new opportunities for themselves and their families.
Students
Hours of English Tutoring
In one year alone, Ed Fanjoy provided 467 hours of English tutoring to five students. In addition to volunteering with LVGW for years, Ed is also one of our most dedicated monthly donors.
“LVGW has given me the opportunity to discover and grow a talent I didn’t know I had. I will be forever grateful.”
Ed Fanjoy
Volunteer Tutor & Monthly Donor
Your employer may match your generosity via a matching gift. Check with your employer or HR department to determine if that benefit exists within your organization.
Make a gift through your DAF to receive certain tax benefits while supporting our mission. Here is the relevant information to make your gift:
Legal Name: Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester
Address: 3 Salem Street, Suite 332, Worcester, MA 01608
Employer Identification Number (EIN): 04-2914294
Make a gift of stock by having your financial advisor reach out to our Executive Director at executivedirector@lvgw.org.
We will provide the information needed to coordinate the stock transfer.
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a meaningful impact with a tax-free gift from your IRA. Search for your retirement account provider from the link below and follow the simple steps to get started.
Bonus: If you are required to take a minimum distribution, your gift may satisfy all or part of that requirement.
If you have any additional questions or would like to inquire about other ways to donate, please contact us at info@lvgw.org | (508) 754-8056.
We are incredibly grateful for everyone who thinks of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester when donating books and supplies. While we are unable to accept outdated books or office supplies that don’t meet our current program needs, you can make an immediate impact by choosing an item from our Amazon Wishlist, where you’ll find the classroom and office supplies our students, tutors, and staff need most.
Q: Who is this for?
If you are at least 70½ years old, you can take advantage of this opportunity with a gift from your IRA up to a maximum of $111,000. (we talked about potentially a separate page for all of this information below. if that is/isn’t possible still , let me know)
Q: Why should I consider this gift?
You pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize. Since the gift does not count as income, it can reduce your annual income level. This may help lower your Medicare premiums and decrease the amount of Social Security that is subject to tax.
Your gift will also be put to use today, allowing you to see the difference your support is making.
Q: How does it fulfill my required minimum distribution?
If you have not yet taken your required minimum distribution, a gift made directly from your IRA to a charitable organization, such as the International Rescue Committee, can satisfy all or part of that requirement (any amount, up to the maximum allowed by law per year).
Q: When do I need to make my gift?
We must receive your gift by Dec. 31 for your donation to qualify this year. If you have check-writing features on your IRA, please be aware that your check must clear your account by Dec. 31 to count toward your required minimum distribution for the calendar year.
Q: How do I specify the IRC for the gift?
Please use the following information:
Legal name:
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester
Legal address:
3 Salem Square, Suite 332, Worcester, MA 01608
Federal tax ID number:
04-2914294
For Those 59½ Years Old or Older
If you are at least 59½ years old, you can take a distribution and then make a gift from your IRA without penalty. If you itemize your deductions, you can take a charitable deduction for the amount of your gift.
IRA Beneficiary Designation: The Easiest Way to Create Your Legacy
No matter your age, you can designate Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester as the beneficiary of all or a percentage of your IRA and it will pass to us tax-free after your lifetime. It’s simple, just requiring that you contact your IRA administrator for a change-of-beneficiary form or download a form from your provider’s website.
Tip: Please let us know if you choose to name us as a beneficiary. We would love to ensure we use your gift exactly as you intend and to thank you for your generosity.
