Major Giving

When you give a gift of stock, a donor advised fund, or by a variety of other options, you are helping to transform lives, one wish at a time. Learn more about you can impact the future of Make-A-Wish below. 

A donor advised fund, which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Make-A-Wish Connecticut and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts. 

You can also create a lasting legacy by naming Make-A-Wish Connecticut the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund. With a percentage, you can create a family legacy of giving by naming your loved ones as your successors so they can continue recommending grants to charitable organizations. Contact your fund administrator for a beneficiary form. 

Your contribution of stock to Make-A-Wish Connecticut is deeply appreciated as it helps grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses in our region. 

A gift of appreciated stock to Make-A-Wish Connecticut can benefit you in multiple ways: 

• You receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the securities. 
• At the same time, you may avoid capital gains on appreciated stock. This helps stretch your gift even further. 

Click here to download our Stock Donation Form below.

Your Gift Can Last Forever 

An endowment gift to Make-A-Wish Connecticut today provides a brighter picture for our future. When you make a donation to an endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits. 

Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at Make-A-Wish Connecticut. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support.

For questions, contact: 

Tara Navara
Chief Development Officer
Make-A-Wish Connecticut 
56 Commerce Drive 
Trumbull CT 06611 
[email protected]
203.880.6967

Kim Pugh
Director of Major Gifts
Phone: 203-880-6964
Make-A-Wish Connecticut 
56 Commerce Drive 
Trumbull, CT 06611 
Email: [email protected]