Ways to Give
There are many ways to help make a difference for older adults throughout our community. Whether you make an immediate gift, give through your IRA or donor-advised fund, donate goods or services, or support a particular initiative, your generosity helps turn ideas into action.
Make a Financial Gift
Your financial gift helps turn good ideas into meaningful action for older adults throughout our community. Gifts of any amount help us expand opportunities, strengthen connections, support programs and activities, and respond to emerging needs and possibilities.
Make a gift in the way that works best for you—securely online or by check. Every gift, large or small, becomes part of the difference we can make together.
Give Online → takes you to our secure donation site.
Give by Check–> please mail to us.
Make your check payable to Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging, Inc. and mail it to:
Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging, Inc.
PO Box 68
Dedham, MA 02027-0068
If your gift is intended for a particular program or initiative, please note that in the memo line.
Donate Goods or Services
Gifts of goods, materials, equipment, professional expertise, and other services can help support our programs, events, and special initiatives.
Our needs vary throughout the year, so please contact us before purchasing or delivering an item or offering a service. We'll be happy to discuss current needs and whether your proposed contribution would be a good fit.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you choose to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA, below you'll find the information your financial institution will need to direct your gift to the Friends.
Please have your financial institution make the check to:
Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging, Inc.
Mail the check to the address provided below for DAFs.
On the memo line, please include:
For the benefit (FOB) of [Your name] and any specific use of funds.
EIN 04-2932984
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
If you have a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to the Friends through your charitable institution.
We are listed under the IRS 501(c)(3) qualified nonprofits as:
Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging, Inc.
Our EIN is 04-2932984
Our mailing address is:
Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging, Inc.
PO Box 68
Dedham, MA 02027
Not Sure Which Way Is Right for You?
We'd be happy to help you explore the giving option that best fits your interests and circumstances.
Important Information: The information provided on this page is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. The Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging, Inc. does not provide fiduciary or professional advisory services. Please consult your own qualified tax, legal, or financial advisor to determine whether a particular giving option is appropriate for your individual circumstances.