A gift to United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties remains the most effective and efficient way to help the entire community. When you make a donation, your dollars stay in our community to help with needs as varied as the people with those needs. Your generosity makes our region a better place for all of us. Thank you.
How to: You can donate immediately online, or fill out a pledge form and send it to us. You can send your pledge forms via mail or drop in during our business hours at 401 N Young Street Suite A Kennewick, WA 99336
Hundreds of employers in our community make giving to United Way easy through automatic payroll deductions. Giving through your workplace is a safe, convenient way to contribute to your community. Ask your employer if a United Way campaign is coming to your workplace. Learn more about our workplace campaigns.
Get started: Contact United Way's Resource Development Team. You can email Paul Klein at pklein@uwbfco.org or call 509-581-3939
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties offer multiple giving options to allow you to reach your charitable goals. Whatever your situation, there’s a way to make a lasting impact on our local community.
Options to give include:
Donor-Advised Funds
A donor advised fund (DAF) is like your own charitable savings account. You can contribute cash and non-cash assets, potentially earning an immediate tax benefit. You can then recommend grants to nonprofits like United Way. If you have a DAF, please consider recommending a grant to United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties.
Stock
Do you own stock, mutual funds, or other options? Please consider making a direct gift of stock to United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties. Such gifts may come with additional tax benefits when compared with giving cash. Simply transfer the stock directly to United Way rather than selling it. This allows you to claim a charitable contribution in the amount of the average of the high and the low stock price on the day of the transfer.
IRA Charitable Rollover (Qualified Charitable Distribution)
A charitable rollover, or Qualified Charitable Distribution, is a tax-efficient way for those 70.5 years or older to donate from their IRA, while also counting towards your required minimum distribution. If you have an IRA, please consider making a rollover gift to United Way.
Legacy Giving
Leaving a gift to United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties through your will or trust is one of the most powerful ways to build a lasting legacy. If you don’t have a will yet, consider making one with United Way’s free tool. It takes just a few minutes to create peace of mind for you and your loved ones while building a legacy for the future.
Don’t see your preferred giving method? Have other questions? Please contact Paul Klein, Philanthropy Director, at pklein@uwbfco.org or (509) 581-3939.
Nothing on this page should be construed as financial or tax advice. Please talk to your financial advisor to determine what giving options work best for you.