Make a lasting gift through our endowment fund to ensure individuals and families in Rhode Island can live a life free from abuse for many years to come.
Make a Donation to the Sojourner House Endowment Fund
Since our founding in 1976, Sojourner House has served over 60,000 victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Every day we provide supportive services to families and individuals impacted by abuse.
The Sojourner House Endowment Fund provides the agency with a permanent stream of revenue to support our mission in the long-term. Your support will allow us to provide the full spectrum of services and programs essential to creating a world that is free from abuse for all. A gift to our endowment ensures that your generosity will have an impact that extends far beyond your lifetime.
Leave a Legacy
There are many ways to leave a legacy and make a permanent investment in our lifesaving programs:
- A bequest in your will
- A final contribution of appreciated stock
- A beneficiary IRA
- An insurance policy
- Gifts of retirement fund assets
- Gifts of appreciated securities or real estate
- Gifts of life insurance
Join Sojourner House’s Legacy Society by making a permanent investment in our essential programs. For more information, or if you are interested in joining our Legacy Society, please contact us at (401) 861-6191 or info@sojournerri.org.
Give Through Your Donor Advised Fund Page:
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) acts as a charitable investment account. Your DAF contributions are eligible for an immediate tax deduction, allowing you the flexibility of both investing funds for tax-free growth and recommending grants to charitable organizations you care about. If you already have a DAF, you can request a one-time or monthly gift to Sojourner House by contacting your Donor-Advised Fund provider.
Don’t have a Donor-Advised Fund? Below are some foundations to check out:
Make a Tax-Advised Gift
Making gifts of stock, IRA charitable rollovers, or property to Sojourner House, are all excellent tax-advantaged ways to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Consult your qualified tax advisor to see if the below giving options are right for you:
- Donate appreciated securities
- IRA distribution
- Donate property
Participate in Your Employer’s Matching Gift Program
You can further the impact of your donation to Sojourner House by inquiring with your employer about their match gift program. Many companies will match charitable contributions made by their employees, allowing your donation to help those experiencing abuse twice as much.