PLANNED GIVING

Make Martha’s Kitchen part of your legacy.

Explore the various planned and legacy giving options available to support our mission of feeding those in need.

DAFs

Make a gift from your Donor Advised Fund.

If you have a DAF, you can use the simple form on this page to start your gift. Click on the yellow ‘DAF’ button to get started.

Please use the following legal name and tax identification:

Legal Name: Martha’s Kitchen
Tax ID: 91-2091094
Address: 749 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95122
Nonprofit ID 91-2091094

For further information, please check out the instructions and options below.

How to contribute from your DAF

Request a Grant

Decide on the Gift

You can choose to make either a one-time or recurring donation from your DAF.

Designate a Purpose

If desired, direct your gift to a specific program or cause within Martha’s Kitchen. You may also allow us to use the funds as we need.

Notify Us

Letting us know helps us acknowledge your generosity and ensures the funds are allocated according to your wishes.

Qualified Charitable Distributions

Donate your IRA Charitable Rollover.

To get started with your Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), follow the simple steps below.

Request a Gift

To make a tax-free donation from your IRA, contact your IRA plan administrator and request a direct transfer to Martha’s Kitchen.

Specify the Amount

You can transfer a certain amount per year directly from your IRA to Martha’s Kitchen without it being counted as taxable income.

Provide Our Info

Your administrator will need our legal name, tax & nonprofit ID, and address: Martha’s Kitchen, 91-2091094, 749 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95122

Receive Tax Benefits

This charitable rollover can reduce your taxable income and satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without increasing your tax burden.

Stock

Donate your appreciated stock.

To get started with your stock donation, follow the simple steps below. To finalize the gift, please contact us for our brokerage firm name and account number.

donate@marthas-kitchen.org

Contact Your Broker

Inform your stock broker of your intent to make a charitable contribution to Martha’s Kitchen. They’ll handle the transfer process on your behalf.

Provide Our Info

To facilitate the transfer, your broker will need our account name, tax ID, and address: Martha’s Kitchen, 91-2091094, 749 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95122.

Decide on the Gift

Your broker will help you determine the equivalent value in shares to meet your intended gift.

Notify Us

Once your grant has been submitted, please let us know.

Bequests

Include Martha’s Kitchen in your will or trust.

To include Martha’s Kitchen in your will or trust, consult your attorney or financial advisor and use the following guidelines.

Decide on Bequest Type

Specific Bequest: a fixed dollar amount or a specific asset (e.g., $10,000)
Percentage Bequest: Leave a percentage of your estate (e.g., 10% of estate).
Residual Bequest: After taking care of your loved ones, donate the remainder of your estate to Martha’s Kitchen.

Include Us in Your Will

Work with your attorney to incorporate the following sample language in your will or trust:
“I give and bequeath to Martha’s Kitchen, 749 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95122, the sum of $________ (or ____% of my estate) for its general charitable purposes.”

Notify Us

We encourage you to let us know about your bequest. Letting us know helps us acknowledge your generosity and ensures the funds are allocated according to your wishes.

Ready to make us part of your legacy?

To make a planned gift or to let us know that you have processed one already, please contact Christina Ludovici, Director of Development, via email or call 408-293-6111 x 406.

donate@marthas-kitchen.org

As with all gift planning, you should consult with your tax advisor and lawyer to determine what planned gift strategy is best for your current tax situation and income requirements. Consulting estate-planning professionals will help ensure that your wishes to make a lasting impact will be fulfilled.