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Children’s Bureau’s efforts are made possible only through the generous support of individuals, groups and corporations who support our mission of developing a healthy family for every child.

Cash Gifts
Gifts of cash are the simplest way to give to Children’s Bureau. Inc. You can make your contribution using a check, money order, or credit card. A form is available at our website via the Monetary Donations webpage to send check or money order. Or, you can use a credit/debit card and give online.

Needed Items
Various departments of the Children's Bureau post their Needed Items.

Making a Pledge
You may want to make a gift to Children’s Bureau. Inc., but you may want to spread your gift out over time. We can set up a pledge with multiple payments, and send you timely reminders.

Giving Marketable Stocks or Securities
Giving marketable stocks permits you to make a substantial gift to Children’s Bureau, Inc. You may also be able to take a charitable deduction for the market value of the securities. Please consult with a tax or financial advisor for the maximum allowed benefits.

Children's Bureau, Inc. Policy on Gifts of Securities, Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Funds

Making a charitable contribution to Children's Bureau, Inc. in the form of long term appreciated securities generally provides two important tax advantages. First, the donor is entitled to a charitable income tax deduction based on the fair market value, not the cost basis of the securities, provided it has been owned for more than 12 months. The second advantage is avoidance of the capital gain tax which would be realized if the appreciated securities had been sold by the donor.

The value of the stock - and the amount of the charitable contribution - is the mean between the highest and the lowest selling price on the date of the gift.

For questions concerning the transfer of securities to Children's Bureau, please contact:

Lee Vriesman, Vice President of Development
Children's Bureau, Inc.
615 North Alabama Street, #426
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Telephone: 317-264-2700
Fax: 317-264-2714

The easiest method of transfer is electronically between brokers, for which you will need the following information:

Goelzer Investment Management
Attn: Sherri Grabhorn
111 Monument Circle - Suite 502
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2990
317-264-2618

Children's Bureau Account # 6GM-009683
DTC# 0443 Federal Tax I.D.# 35-1061264

Please contact the Children's Bureau if you decide to contribute a gift of securities. We also need a letter from the donor or written on behalf of the donor by the bank, broker or agent containing the following information:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Description of securities
  • Date of surrender
  • Gift designation or restriction

Planned Giving/Legacy Society
Designating the Children’s Bureau Foundation in your will allows you to make a gift to the Children’s Bureau, Inc., joining other Children’s Bureau donors as members of the Legacy Society. A planned gift allows you to retain the use of your assets during your lifetime, while leaving behind lasting support for the organization. The Development Staff at Children’s Bureau recommends that anyone interested in making a gift through a will consult with their attorney or estate planner.