Luna relies on the generous support of caring people who share our vision to bring creativity, community, and equity to children–our hope for the future–and who support our programs that serve families, parents, educators, and networks that nurture children.
Gifts may be paid outright or pledged.
Make check payable to Luna Dance & Creativity and mail to 1831 Solano Ave. #7788, Berkeley, CA 94707.
A donor-advised fund is an investment account, available at a DAF provider or brokerage firm, that is eligible for an immediate tax deduction. You can write a grant from your DAF to Luna. Speak with your financial advisor or call Luna for more information.
At age 70½ or older, you may donate directly from your IRA and receive the benefits of a tax-free deduction that doesn’t count as income. At age 73 or older, your QCD counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (deductions) for the year.
You may gift securities to Luna using our Stock Transfer Form.
You can donate property and avoid the capital gains tax, while also allowing a charitable deduction for the full fair market value for property held over one year. A formal appraisal is required for gifts of real estate.
A gift of a life insurance policy that you no longer need provides an excellent means of making a contribution while realizing current tax benefits. To receive a deduction, designate Luna Dance & Creativity as both the owner and beneficiary of the insurance policy. Check with your insurance agent for details.
This trust would provide income from your investment directly to Luna Dance & Creativity for the duration of the trust. The amount of the distribution is eligible for an income tax deduction for you each year.
Leave a Legacy of Dance & Creativity
A charitable bequest is one of the easiest means by which you can make a substantial gift to Luna Dance & Creativity. Your estate may receive a charitable deduction for the full amount given so your heirs pay no estate tax on the amount of the gift. You may name Luna Dance & Creativity as a beneficiary in your will. We can provide you with sample language for a bequest or contingency bequest.
You may designate Luna Dance & Creativity as the primary or partial beneficiary of your IRA. This is a highly effective way to benefit Luna while potentially reducing both income and estate taxes. By specifically naming Luna as the designated beneficiary, the IRA may be fully deductible for federal and estate tax purposes and Luna, as a tax-exempt organization, will pay no tax on your gift.
You can make a significant gift to charity, earn immediate tax savings, and still retain the income your investments earn for as long as you live by setting up a charitable life-income plan, such as a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Annuity Trust. This type of gift is not subject to capital gains taxes.
Your estate above the lawful exemption limit receives a charitable deduction for the full amount given so your heirs pay no estate tax on the gift.
Please consult with your tax advisors for advice concerning your specific circumstances. If you would like to make a confidential inquiry about any of these options, please contact: Nancy Ng, Co-Executive Director, nng@lunadancecreativity.org, or John-Mario Sevilla, Director of Development & Operations, jmsevilla@lunadancecreativity.org, (510) 883-1118.
Luna also partners with Benevity to offer flexible donation options through your employer, including credit/debit cards, bank transfers, PayPal, Venmo, stock, and Donor Advised Funds.