Your gift empowers us to guide and support a full network of First Tee Chapters to deliver programs to kids and teens.
Your gift empowers us to guide and support a full network of First Tee Chapters to deliver programs to kids and teens.
How can I donate cryptocurrency to First Tee?
Donating crypto is safe, easy, and fast. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick three-step process:
- Select your preferred crypto and enter your gift amount
- Type in your email and basic info (or choose to give anonymously)
- Make your gift!
Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatically generated tax receipt that will be sent to the email address you provide after a certain amount of confirmations of the transaction on the blockchain. This confirmation of your donation will help you close the loop when calculating your taxes.
Crypto charitable donations are processed quickly and safely with The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange.
Are crypto donations tax-deductible?
Yes! Crypto donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your crypto donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law if you pay taxes in the U.S. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor. Get more information about lowering your crypto taxes.
How can I donate stock to First Tee?
Donating stock is safe and easy. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift of stock is a quick, five-step process:
- Select your stock ticker and confirm the company name in the donation form
- Enter your gift amount
- Type in your email and address info for the receipt
- Enter your brokerage account information
- Virtually sign & make your gift!
Upon making a donation, you will receive an email notification from The Giving Block that your gift is being processed. In some circumstances, you may need to take action with your broker. The email will have instructions on any next steps.
How can I donate DAFs to First Tee?
Donating from your Donor Advised Funds is safe, easy, and fast. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick process:
- Select the DAF provider and login directly to your account
- Check your DAF account balance and enter your desired gift amount
- Share your personal information (i.e. email and address) for your receipt records
- Select if you would like to cover the processing fee, as well as need leave a note or designation (if applicable)
- Hit submit and your grant donation request is complete!
Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatic grant request confirmation that will be sent to the email address you provided.
Need Help?
Thank you for your interest in supporting First Tee. To contact us about making a crypto donation, please send us an email at [email protected] with the subject line, “Non-Cash Donation.”
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For questions regarding tribute giving, please contact Kim Kruger at (904) 940-4331 or [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Tribute gifts?
There are two types of tribute gifts:
- Honorarium gifts are donations made in honor of a living person.
- Memorial gifts are donations made in memory of a friend or family member who is deceased.
How can I make a tribute gift?
Tribute gifts can be made at: https://firsttee.org/donate
Why did I receive an error when submitting my tribute gift online?
If the address you entered on the donation page differs from your billing address, then you may have received an error message due to an address mismatch.
Please contact Kim Kruger at (904) 940-4331 or [email protected].
How will the honoree or family receive notification of the gift I made?
If the donor requested that we notify the honoree or a particular person (friend or family member), then we will send a personalized letter to that person(s) informing them of your thoughtful and generous gift
What language can I use in an obituary to request memorial gifts?
Please use the following verbiage: “Memorial gifts may be made online to First Tee at: https://firsttee.org/donate.”
I do not want to submit my gift online. Can I mail a check?
Absolutely. Please make checks payable to First Tee and be sure to note in whom the gift of honor or memorial is made. You can mail a check to:
First Tee
PO Box 3055
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004
If I mail a check, how will I know that you received my donation?
Donors will receive an acknowledgment letter in the mail.
How can I make my tribute gift anonymous?
You will need to provide your personal information so that you can be credited and acknowledged for your gift. If you want your gift to be acknowledged as anonymous, please select the checkbox “I would like this gift to remain anonymous” under the Billing Address.
Will you share my tribute gift amount in the notification letters?
Gift amounts for tribute gifts are never shared. This information remains confidential.