Other Ways to Give

Make an impact your way! There are many ways to support the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. By working with your financial advisor or tax professional, you may discover options that offer added benefits to you. Explore creative ways below to help fight hunger in our community.

Donor Advised Funds
You can use your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make a one-time or recurring gift. Having a DAF allows you to receive immediate tax benefits and give to charities of your choice over time.

Give directly through existing DAFs here: https://www.dafdirect.org/
Or contact your fund manager and recommend a grant to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Donating stock is a simple and tax efficient way to support our work. When you donate appreciated securities, you may receive significant tax benefits. As always please discuss any potential benefits with your tax professional. Contact Tracy Ritchie for transfer details tracy@brfoodbank.org (225) 308-4898.

Non-Cash Assets
A gift of artwork, antiques, or other personal property can be an excellent way to support the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. The tax benefits of the gift depend on whether the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank can use the property in a way that is related to its mission.

IRA Rollover/Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are 70 ½ or older, you can transfer funds from your IRA directly to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. These gifts can also count towards satisfying required minimum distributions. We can provide the necessary documentation to your financial institution. Discuss all the options and potential tax benefits with your financial advisor to determine if giving through an IRA is a good fit.

Leave a Legacy
Planned Gifts are contributions typically made through an estate or trust as part of a bequest or other form of financial planning. You may also designate your favorite charity as a beneficiary of insurance policies, Friends of the Food Bank who have communicated to us that they are leaving a legacy gift are recognized as members of the Fraenkel Society – Feeding the Future.

Sample Language for Will or Trust:

“I give the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, a nonprofit corporation currently located 10600 S. Choctaw Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70815, or its successor thereto, ___ (written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property) for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

Legal Information

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Address: 10600 S. Choctaw Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Federal Tax ID Number – 72-1065318

Questions?

Interested in making a difference? Our team is here to help you explore giving opportunities and find the best way to support our mission and your philanthropic goals.

Brian W. Hightower
Chief Development Officer & General Counsel
Email: brian@brfoodbank.org
Phone: (225) 205-2223