Ways to Give

ways to give to chinatown cdc

ways to give to chinatown cdc
Chinatown Community Development Center’s mission is to build community and enhance the quality of life for San Francisco residents. By giving today, you can help families and seniors achieve the security of safe, affordable housing, break the cycle of poverty, and build long-term financial security.

Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Chinatown CDC is a non-profit organization (Tax ID #94-2514053)

Here are ways to support Chinatown Community Development Center to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for San Francisco residents of lower and moderate incomes.




If you would prefer to contribute by mail, send a check to:
Chinatown Community Development Center
615 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94108

For more information, please contact Julia Ling, Director of Resource Development at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank you for your generosity!

Did you know many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage employee philanthropy? And that some companies will even match spouses and retirees. By simply completing a matching gift form (online or paper), you may be able to double or even triple the impact of your gift! See if your employer will match your donation!



A memorial or tribute donation is an appropriate way to remember a special person while at the same time helping others. You can celebrate a significant occasion, commemorate a milestone or recognize someone special with an honorary or memorial gift in his or her name by noting on your check or correspondence the person you wish to honor. For each memorial or tribute gift, Chinatown CDC sends notification of the gift to the individual that you designate.

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"Giving a gift of appreciated stocks to Chinatown CDC is simple and by doing so, I'm supporting their work and ensuring that later generations can secure decent, safe and affordable housing. At the same time, capital gains tax can be avoided on the appreciation." - Gloria So, former Board member

Chinatown Community Development Center welcomes gifts of stock. If you have stocks that have appreciated in value, giving them to Chinatown Community Development Center allows you to avoid capital gains taxes while also receiving a tax deduction for your gift.

For more information on how to make a gift of stock,



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If you have owned your home, vacation home or vacant property for several years, a charitable gift of real estate can be particularly tax advantageous. A year-end gift of property would save you a sizeable capital gains tax in the same way that gifts of stock do. You would also receive a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value of the property.

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By including Chinatown CDC as a beneficiary in your will or trust, you will be leaving a legacy that will help to ensure that families and seniors have access to affordable housing. If you already have a will or trust, you can amend it and include Chinatown CDC as a beneficiary. Check with your attorney or professional tax advisors to see which of the many ways to save you and your beneficiaries estate tax dollars and benefit Chinatown CDC at the same time. You can leave a legacy to your community.

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Do you have a vehicle that you would like to donate? Proceeds from the sale of donated vehicles will go to support Chinatown CDC programs and services. You receive a tax deduction for the price of the vehicle sold. Submit your information online or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get more information about donating a vehicle to us.





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