There are many ways that people and organizations can support Ritter Center and its mission to help the less fortunate achieve independence and self-sufficiency. The following pages contain information on how to make different types of donations. Click here to make an online donation.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call Benjamin Leroi, Development Director at 415-457-8182 x106. Ritter Center is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization. Federal Tax I.D. number: 94-2675517. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
Cash Donations
Cash, Checks, Credit/Debit Card Donations
To make an online donation with a credit or debit card, please click here.
If you would prefer to give your credit or debit card donation over the telephone, please call Benjamin Leroi, Development Director at 415-457-8182 x106.
To send a check in the mail, please address your correspondence to Ritter Center at P.O. Box 3517, San Rafael, CA 94912.
All donations of cash (bills and coins) should be dropped off to Ritter Center at 16 Ritter St, San Rafael, CA 94901. Please take care to give cash donations to an authorized employee only.
Another great way to maximize the tax benefits of supporting Ritter Center while avoiding costly capital gains taxes is to donate appreciated stock. If you would like to make a stock donation to Ritter Center, please give the following Ritter Center broker information to your financial advisor:
Merrill Lynch DTC# 5198 Further credit to: Ritter Center A/C#27G-04027 Questions? Please call Rod Williams, Financial Advisor at 415.289.8848
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call Benjamin Leroi, Development Director at 415-457-8182 x106. Ritter Center is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization. Federal Tax I.D. number: 94-2675517. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
Planned Giving
There are a number of ways to support Ritter Center through planned giving. A few of these methods are summarized below. Please ask your financial advisor for more details.
Bequests Any asset can be included in a bequest (through a living will or trust) to ensure that your estate will help support a cause that is consistent with your beliefs and values. Making a bequest reduces estate taxes, eliminates capital gains taxes, and benefits your favorite charity.
Ritter Center now accepts donations of vehicles in good working condition. We partner with Vehicle Donation for Any Charity (VDAC), an established organization specializing in vehicle sales for nonprofit agencies. Their vast experience allows them to procure top dollar for vehicles which maximizes both the value of your donation to Ritter Center and your tax deduction.
To donate a vehicle in good working condition, just click the icon below to visit Ritter Center's vehicle donation page or call 1-877-999-8322 and tell the operator that you wish to make a vehicle donation on behalf of Ritter Center in San Rafael, California.
In-kind Donations
Ritter Center accepts the following items year-round, Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm, at its location at 16 Ritter Street in San Rafael:
High-need food items: tuna fish, peanut butter, canned chili, Chunky-style soups, pasta, and pasta sauce
