Ways to Give

Donor-Advised Funds, IRA & Estate Gifts

Supporting the arts can also be a smart financial decision. Many donors choose tax-advantaged giving methods that allow them to make a lasting impact while maximizing charitable benefits.

The Petaluma Arts Center welcomes gifts through Donor-Advised Funds, IRA distributions, securities transfers, and estate planning.

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Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

IRA Charitable Gifts (Qualified Charitable Distributions)

If you are age 70½ or older, you may make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA.

Benefits may include:

Up to $100,000 annually in tax-free charitable giving
Possible satisfaction of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
No federal income tax on the transferred amount

Tip: This tax savings is especially valuable to donors who are non-itemizers and donors who have reached their limit on itemized charitable deductions.

You can use up to $55,000 (the 2026 limit) from your IRA to fund one or more gift annuities.

Please instruct your IRA administrator to send distributions directly to the Petaluma Arts Center.

Planned & Legacy Giving

If you are passionate about community arts, you might consider including the Petaluma Arts Center in your estate plans. We would be honored and most grateful to be part of your life’s legacy.

Planned gifts may include:

Bequests in a will or trust
Retirement account beneficiary designations
Life insurance gifts
Other long-term charitable arrangements

Petaluma Arts Center’s Tax ID: 31-1804169

We encourage donors to consult with their attorney, tax specialist, or financial advisor when considering planned giving options. Please contact us to let us know that you’ve generously included PAC in your estate plans.

Questions?

We are happy to help with general processing questions. Please consult your financial advisor for advice and counsel. Email info@petalumaartscenter.org.

This page is not intended to be professional legal or financial advice.

A Donor-Advised Fund allows you to recommend charitable grants from an account established with a sponsoring organization. DAF gifts provide flexible, immediate support for exhibitions, arts education, and community programs.

To provide a donation through your donor- advised fund simply

Make payable to: Petaluma Arts Center

Ensure your name and contact information is on the check. DAF donations often arrive at PAC without any contact information, and we would like to properly credit your gift. Please be sure to include your full name, and contact information so that we can issue you a membership or renew your current membership. Without this information we mark DAF donations as Anonymous.

If you have an account with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable or BNY Mellon, you can designate your contribution online with DAF Direct.

Petaluma Arts Center Tax ID EIN: 31-1804169

Mail check to:

Petaluma Arts Center - 230 Lakeville St., Petaluma, CA 94952

Gifts of Stock

Donating appreciated stock, bonds, or mutual funds can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to give.

Potential advantages of donating with stock:

Charitable income tax deduction
Avoidance of capital gains tax on appreciated assets

Your broker or financial advisor can assist with a securities transfer. Simply provide this information:

Account name: Petaluma Arts Council

Account number: 14267756

Clearing firm: Charles Schwab

DTC #: 0164

Petaluma Art Center’s broker: Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. 101 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94104

Stock transfers to PAC arrive without any membership or contact information. To ensure we can properly credit your gift and send you a tax receipt, please email us at info@petalumaartscenter.org to let us know of your gift.