Ways to Give:
Gifts can be mailed to: United Midcoast Charities, 87 Elm Street, Suite 205, Camden, Maine 04843
Join a group of dedicated major donors who believe in active community philanthropy and have made a commitment to give at least $10,000 to UMC every year.
I have long believed that we all have a responsibility, philanthropically, to those in our community in greater need., When Judy and I moved to Rockland, we quickly discovered that there was no other organization as uniquely positioned as United Midcoast Charities to help address the needs of the nonprofits through grants in our area., UMC’s grants support the operations of so many local organizations throughout the year. We hope that friends of UMC join us in supporting this important mission to help the many wonderful nonprofits in our community.Dr. Jim Hengerer
UMC Board Chair & Community Champion
Contributing assets owned for longer than one year allows you to receive a charitable deduction equal to their current value and avoid capital gains taxes.
Contact your broker and ask them to transfer the stock to UMC at:
National Financial Services/Commonwealth Financial Network
DTC # 0226
Account # H2Y229752.
Please be sure to notify us of your gift of stock, so we can identify your gift and acknowledge you appropriately.
Donor advised funds offer you an added layer of anonymity as well as the opportunity to take advantage of tax benefits you might not otherwise be able to. Click below to directly access your fund.
Creating a charitable trust or gift annuity enables you to provide lifetime income for yourself and/or others.
Give up to $100,000 to charity directly from your individual retirement account (IRA) when you are over age 70 ½ without counting the distribution as taxable income. Always consult your tax preparer or CPA.
Include UMC in your will or living trust by bequeathing a fixed amount, a specific asset, or a percentage of your estate so your annual giving lives on in perpetuity.
Consider including UMC as a beneficiary of your new or existing life insurance policy or retirement plan (IRA, Roth IRA, 401k).
Through planned giving, you can leave a lasting legacy while providing your family and heirs with estate and financial savings.
You can also give in memory of a loved one as a meaningful way to celebrate their life. Many individuals find this more meaningful than flowers at the end of their loved one’s life.
Download our simple Declaration of Bequest form.
Employees who participate in employer-sponsored workplace giving programs tell us that they like to work for a company that cares about the community in which they live and work. UMC’s workplace giving programs are easy to start and tailored to each company’s needs. Employers are not required to make matching contributions though it is encouraged. If you’re an employer looking to make workplace giving easy for your employees and promote giving back to the community. Give us a call at 207-236-2299 or reach out via email to admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org. If your workplace already has a giving program download our easy to use planning guide to help you determine your giving.
At Fisher Engineering, we are dedicated to giving back to our local community. Our matching donation program with United Midcoast Charities amplifies our impact by supporting our team’s passion for the causes they care about. By matching their contributions through convenient payroll deductions, we make it easier for our employees to drive meaningful change. We encourage other local businesses to adopt similar programs and empower your teams to contribute to a brighter future in our community. —Jennifer Andrews, Director, Human Resources, Douglas Dynamics, LLC (Fisher Engineering)
Many businesses offer matching gift programs to encourage employees and even retirees in some cases, to make charitable contributions. Ask your employer today.