Not everyone is interested or available to coach or volunteer with
Special Olympics Florida. That’s OK! You can still make a difference in
the life of an athlete and the Special Olympics movement by providing
your support through individual or corporate financial support or
in-kind donations.
Your generosity enables people with intellectual disabilities to
experience the power of sports every day. In doing so, you are helping
change society’s perceptions and treatment of people with intellectual
disabilities — and creating a better world for us all. But for every
Special Olympics athlete, there are many more that we haven’t reached
yet.
Special Olympics Florida does not charge its athletes nor their
families a fee for participation. We are funded through individuals,
businesses and civic groups throughout Florida. With your help, we can
pursue our mission of making the joys and benefits of Special Olympics a
reality to more athletes each year.
Donate and help us give the power of sport to one more person. There
are a number of ways that you can help make this happen – just find the
one that’s right for you!
Make An Online Donation To Special Olympics Florida Now!
Support A State Fundraising Event
Every year, Special Olympics Florida holds several major specialty
fundraising events as well as ongoing fundraising programs, that help
support our local Special Olympics programs. These are great ways to
get involved and help raise money, all while having a lot of FUN!
Send A Donation To Special Olympics Florida
If you would like to send us a donation in the mail as a personal
contribution or tribute/memorial gift, you can send your check to the
following address:
Special Olympics Florida
1915 Don Wickham Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
Purchase our Specialty License Plate
Since its offering in 1994, Special Olympics Florida's specialty license
plate has been a great way to support Special Olympics Florida. The
plate is more than a show of support for our mission -- it is a
substantial form of funding to maintain our ongoing initiatives.
Other Ways to Support Special Olympics Florida
Contact us if you would like to discuss any of the following options at 352-243-9536.
Stock Donation
Your gift of stock can provide a simple, tax free opportunity for you to support Special Olympics.
Bequest & Planned Giving
Many of our supporters make charitable gifts by naming Special Olympics Florida as a beneficiary in their wills.
Making charitable contributions is an art – a creative process that adapts to the changing needs and wishes of the donor. Bequests and Planned Giving
enable a donor to arrange charitable contributions in ways that
maximize his or her personal objectives while minimizing after-tax
cost. What are planned gifts? Planned gifts include gifts through your
will, charitable gift annuities, gifts of life insurance, pooled income
funds, and charitable trusts.
A planned gift to Special Olympics Florida helps to ensure the future
of the services and programs we provide in your community and may
further your financial goals. Depending on the assets and the gift
arrangement selected, a donor can expect to obtain some or all of the
following benefits:
- Fulfill philanthropic goals
- Reduce income tax through a deduction for the gift
- Avoid capital gain tax on gifts of long-term appreciated property
- Retain a stream of payments for life for the donor and other beneficiaries
- Increase disposable income
- Eliminate federal estate tax on property passing to charity upon donor’s death
- Reduce cost and time in estate settlement
Champion’s Society
Create your own legacy – join The Champion Society with a planned gift today!
Life Income Gift
You irrevocably transfer some assets to the Special Olympics Florida
now, and in return, you (and a survivor, if you wish) receive income for
life.
Gift of Life Insurance
Some of our supporters no longer need their life insurance that was
purchased years ago to provide for children or other family members, and
donate the policy to the Special Olympics Florida.
Pooled Income Fund
Your gift of money, marketable securities, or both is invested together with similar gifts from other supporters.
Charitable Lead Trust
Individuals with very large estates can use a charitable lead trust
to benefit Special Olympics Florida and pass principal to family members
with little or no tax penalty.
Gifts of Retirement Plans
Your IRA assets will be transferred to a charitable remainder trust,
the trust will provide life income to the beneficiary, and then an
eventual gift to Special Olympics Florida.
