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As a donor, board member, and Women United council member, I have been deeply impressed by United Way Bay Area’s stewardship of contributions. I have witnessed firsthand how we transform financial support into tangible, lasting impact for Bay Area residents.

Michelle Branch 
Board Director - United Way Bay Area
Women United council member, Principal and Founder Branch Law Group  

MICHELLE BRANCH

Looking to Give Through DAFs, Stocks and Bonds, and More?

  • Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

    • A Donor Advised Fund acts like a charitable investment account, allowing you to recommend grants to United Way Bay Area. You receive an immediate tax deduction, and your assets grow tax-free while supporting causes you care about. With just one tax receipt and a single giving platform, you can streamline your philanthropy and make a lasting impact.

      Explore sample language to recommend a grant to UWBA

  • Give Now

    • Making a gift by check is a simple and impactful way to support our mission. Your gift helps provide essential services to families across our region. Please make checks payable to United Way Bay Area and mail to:

      United Way Bay Area
      550 Kearny Street, Suite 510
      San Francisco, CA 94108

  • Stocks and Bonds

    • Gifting appreciated securities, such as stocks and bonds, is a smart way to support our mission. You may avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the full market value of your gift, making a greater impact without reducing your cash flow.

      Download our stock transfer form

  • IRA Charitable Rollover

    • If you are 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to United Way Bay Area—a tax-smart way to give. If you are 73 or older, this gift can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), helping you reduce taxable income while supporting families struggling to make ends meet across the Bay Area.

      Explore sample language to request an IRA Charitable Rollover

  • Life Insurance

    • You can make a lasting impact by naming United Way Bay Area as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or donating a policy you no longer need. This is a meaningful way to support our work without affecting your current finances.

  • Real Estate

    • Donating real estate—residential, commercial, or undeveloped land—can provide significant tax benefits while supporting our mission. Your property can be given outright or used to fund a gift that pays you income for life.