Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support Kesem's mission.
Benefits:
- Use funds you've already set aside for charity
- Simple, fast way to give
- No tax filing required at the time of your gift
How: Use the DAF Direct form to the right, or log into your DAF account (such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or Vanguard Charitable) and recommend a grant to Kesem.
Stock Donations
Donating appreciated stock can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to support Kesem.
Benefits (varied based on your situation):
- Bypass capital gains tax you'd owe if you sold the stock yourself
- Deduction for the full fair market value if you itemize
- Transfer directly from your brokerage account in minutes
How: Visit our secure DonateStock portal via the link to the left to transfer stock directly from your brokerage account in just a few minutes.
Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor.
IRA Charitable Rollover (Qualified Charitable Distribution)
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-efficient gift directly from your IRA. If you're age 73 or older, your gift may also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
Benefits (varied based on your situation and age):
- Give up to $111,000 a year (in 2026)
- No need to itemize your taxes to benefit
- May help lower the taxable value of your estate over time
How: Contact your IRA administrator and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to Kesem.
Legacy Giving
Create a lasting legacy by including Kesem in your will, trust, retirement account, or other estate plans.
Benefits:
- Costs you nothing today — your assets stay fully yours during your lifetime
- No minimum gift size; every legacy gift matters, at any level
- May reduce estate taxes for your heirs
- A gift that outlives you, ensuring kids facing a parent's cancer have a place at Kesem for generations to come
How: Work with your attorney or financial advisor to include Kesem in your estate plan. Contact us if you'd like sample bequest language or additional information.
We know that financial planners will likely require our address and tax ID, which is below:
Camp Kesem National
440 N Barranca Ave
#2273
Covina, CA 91723
If you are interested in naming Kesem in your will or estate plan, or if you require additional information from Kesem, please contact Crystal Gregory at crystal.gregory@kesem.org.
Let Us Know About Your Gift
If you make a gift through your IRA, donor-advised fund, stock, cryptocurrency, or estate plan, please let us know. Many of these gifts arrive without donor contact information, and notifying us ensures we can properly acknowledge your generosity, thank you personally, and honor your gift according to your wishes.
