Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round: Other Ways to Donate
Other Ways to Donate
If you would like to connect with a representative from Friends of Griffith Park about making a significant charitable contribution toward the restoration of the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round, please contact us at MGR@friendsofgriffithpark.org. We look forward to hearing about your interest in this important project, and working with you to make an impactful gift that will serve future generations of visitors to the park.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Donate by Check
To donate by check, please make check out to Friends of Griffith Park, include “Merry-Go-Round” in the memo, and mail your contribution to:
Friends of Griffith Park
P.O. Box 27573
Los Angeles, CA 90027-0573
Donor Advised Fund
A donor advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support your favorite charities such as Friends of Griffith Park.
- To fill out the form below: Select your sponsoring organization, enter the amount (in US dollars) you would like to recommend, and click Next button to complete your donor-advised fund transaction on your sponsoring organization’s website.
- If you have a DAF with a sponsoring organization not represented on this list, you can still recommend grants through your investment broker. FoGP’s Tax ID is 90-0635056.
Please specify “Merry-Go-Round” in the Designation field.
When you make a Donor-Advised Fund gift, it’s possible that the sponsoring organization (Fidelity or Charles Schwab, for example) will not share your information with us. Please email MGR@friendsofgriffithpark.org when you’ve made a gift so we can make sure to thank you for your gift toward the restoration of the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round.
Donating Appreciated Stock
Donating securities, especially highly appreciated stocks, is an effective and tax-efficient way to support Friends of Griffith Park. The reason is simple: you avoid Federal and State capital gains taxes on the stocks transferred directly to Friends of Griffith Park. (As always, discuss these types of transactions with your tax advisor.)
Contributing your securities directly to a charity increases the amount of your gift as well as your deduction. And It’s easy to do!
For stocks and bonds to be donated to Friends of Griffith Park, contact us so we can provide the DTC transfer information for your broker:
MGR@friendsofgriffithpark.org
Your broker should value the assets at the time of donation for reporting on your tax filing. As no goods or services were provided to you in return for your charitable contribution, the entire amount of your contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent otherwise allowed by law.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Friends of Griffith Park and receive tax benefits in return. You can give an amount from your IRA directly to FoGP. This will count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) and you won’t have to pay income taxes on the money. Please contact your IRA custodian to learn more and to make your donation in this way.
Be a part of the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
The Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round has been a joyous part of Angelenos’ lives for decades, offering treasured memories for every rider who has ever hopped onboard for a magical spin. A new chapter is currently being written for future generations to enjoy this charming attraction for years to come. The City of Los Angeles now owns the historic carousel, but the mechanical restoration needs are extensive.
[Top image: Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round, credit Holly Starr. Bottom image: Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round clock, credit Diane Kanner. ]