There are many ways to support our work:
One-Time Gift or Recurring Monthly Donations
Your tax-deductible gift can be made by credit card using donation form below. Please mail check Donations to: The Big Wave Project P.O. Box 1901 El Granada, CA 94018
Employer Matching Gifts
Check with your HR department or CEO to see if your company matches charitable gifts: many business double or even triple gifts made by their employees.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
You can initiate a gift from your donor-advised fund. Click Fidelity, Schwab, Silicon Valley Community Foundation or Vanguard.
Stock Gifts
Donors who choose to give appreciated securities may avoid paying capital gains taxes and receive an income tax deduction for the full market value of the donated stock.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
Give through your IRA. People aged 70 1/2 and older can make charitable contributions from their retirement accounts to meet the annual required distribution.
Amazon Smile
Click AmazonSmile. Pick Big Wave as your charity and we get .5% of your purchases.
Vehicle Donations
We work with a third-party who will have a licensed tow company pick up your vehicle at no cost to you. Then you receive a tax-deduction and Big Wave’s programs benefit! To donate your vehicle or learn more, please click: https://careasy.org/nonprofit/bigwavegroup or call 855-500-7433.
Legacy Giving
As you make your long-term financial plans, we would be honored if you would consider Big Wave as a philanthropic partner. Whatever your inspiration for giving, your legacy will be an enduring testament to your values and passions. You will help ensure that the high-quality programs Big Wave offers today will be available for future generations.