Other Ways To Give

Donate a Car

First Place has arranged a hassle-free way for you to donate your car, truck, boat, or RV. Simply download the form, complete, and fax to 510.272.9303.

Donate Stock

First Place for Youth is a not-for-profit qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has an established brokerage account to accept Depository Trust Company (DTC) transfers of securities. Our Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN) is 94-334103.

Contact Deanne Pearn at dpearn@firstplaceforyouth.org or 510.272.0979 x243 for more information.  Please help us properly acknowledge your gift by notifying us about your plans for securities gifts.

Matching Gifts

Personal gifts to non-profits made by employees, retirees and their family members may be matched by businesses and corporations. You can increase the value of your gift by taking advantage of your company's matching gift program. Gift matching procedures vary from company to company so check with your human resources department or check this list to find out if your company offers this benefit.

To initiate the matching gift process, ask your Human Resources department for your organization’s matching gift form.  Then mail your gift and completed matching gift form to:

Deanne Pearn
Development Department
First Place for Youth
519 17th St., Suite 600
Oakland, CA  94612

Planned Giving

A planned gift can be of any size; none is too small. All you need is a commitment to help foster youth. By naming First Place as a beneficiary of your will or an insurance policy, you leave a legacy that provides much-needed support for foster youth for years to come. Contact Deanne Pearn at dpearn@firstplaceforyouth.org or 510.272.0979 x243 for more information.  If you have included First Place in your estate plans, please let us know so we can properly thank you.

Tribute Gifts

Tribute gifts honor someone special with a donation to First Place to help eliminate poverty and homelessness among former foster youth. Honorary and memorial gifts provide a special opportunity to celebrate achievements, milestones and lives. To make a tribute, donate now online or download this form and mail or fax it to us at:

Deanne Pearn
Development Department
First Place for Youth
519 17th Street, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
Fax: 510.272.9303

Your tribute gift to First Place is truly special, and we will provide personalized recognition for you and those you honor.