Give the way that works best for you.
With Give Local, it’s easier than ever to make an impact. You can support the South Sound nonprofits you love using the payment method you prefer—debt card, credit card, mobile wallets, ACH, check, cash, stock, or even through an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or donor advised fund (DAF) held at the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound or elsewhere. All online logins and transactions are encrypted and secure through spsgives.org.
NEED HELP?
Contact the Community Foundations Philanthropy & Communications Officer, Mary Lam-Witcher, at mary@thecommunityfoundation.com or by phone at 360.705.3340 for assistance with your gifts. You may also reach out to your preferred nonprofit for assistance.
RECOGNITION PREFERENCES
When you make a gift through spsgives.org online, you will have the option to select whether you would like your name to display on the Give Local website or to remain publicly anonymous.
When you make an offline gift of check, cash, or charitable contribution, please inform the Community Foundation's staff or the participating nonprofit's staff receiving your gift of your recognition preference.
Please note that gifts must be received by the last day of Give Local in order to count.
POCKETBOOK GIVING
Just like regular shopping, but for causes you love.
Credit Cards
Gifts made through debit cards and credit cards with the MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express local are accepted.
Check
Checks can be made out individually to your nonprofit(s) of choice or to the 'Community Foundation of South Puget Sound' in one check for all of your Give Local gifts.
Cash
Cash can be received by participating nonprofits or at the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound's office located at 212 Union Ave SE, Suite 102, Olympia, WA 98501.
Mobile Wallets
You can give using your preferred mobile wallet, including PayPal, Apple Pay, Venmo, or Google Pay.
Bank Account (ACH)
Donors giving $50 or more can give directly from a bank account (ACH) through Plaid, a trusted and secure tool that connects safely to your bank.
NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS
Enjoy the convenience of using smart giving strategies during Give Local. Support multiple nonprofits in a single offline transaction.
START EARLY when making non-cash contributions to ensure that your gifts get in by the last day of Give Local.
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) may have minimum distribution requirements for gifts. We recommend that you check with your fund manager before making a contribution. For fundholders of the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, the minimum distribution during Give Local is $50.
Be sure to check out our gift instructions for non-cash gifts; there's even a PDF you can download to share with your advisor.
IRA
Use your IRA Charitable Distribution, also known as a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD), during Give Local.
DAF
Use your DAF from Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound or any other organization.
Stock
Gifts of stock are sold the day they are received by the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound and applied to nonprofit campaigns as desired.
Making More Good Possible
Join a powerful collective of donors making a positive impact in the South Puget Sound. Learn how you can help.
Since 1989, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound has assisted individuals, families, and businesses in improving our region through philanthropy. Together, we make more performing arts, affordable housing, disaster relief, clean parks, scholarships, afterschool programs, senior programs, and more good possible. Whether you want to establish a DAF or leave a legacy gift to your community, we are here to help you translate your wishes into reality.