There are many meaningful ways to support families served by Ronald McDonald House® Lexington. Whether you’re planning ahead, honoring a loved one, or giving through your workplace, your generosity helps ensure families have comfort and care when they need it most.
Explore the options below to find the giving method that feels right for you.
Honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or recognize someone special with a gift in their name. Tribute and memorial donations are a meaningful way to support families while acknowledging moments that matter in your own life. We are honored to notify the individual or family of your gift, if requested.
Tribute & memorial gifts may be made online via our donation form. Please ensure you check the box that states, “I would like to dedicate this gift” and complete the applicable fields.
If you have established a donor-advised fund (DAF), recommending a grant to Ronald McDonald House Lexington is a simple and impactful way to support families throughout the year.
Donor-advised funds allow you to make charitable contributions, receive an immediate tax benefit, and then recommend grants to nonprofit organizations over time. Many families and businesses use DAFs as a strategic and flexible way to give.
You may recommend a one-time grant or recurring support to help sustain our House, Ronald McDonald House Family Room, Care Mobile, and family programs. If you would like to designate your gift for a specific purpose, our team is happy to work with you to ensure your generosity aligns with your philanthropic goals.
If you have questions about directing a gift through your donor-advised fund, please reach out to Director of Development & Communications, Destiny Oakley, at doakley@rmhclexington.org.
If you are age 70½ or older, making a gift directly from your Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) may be one of the most tax-efficient ways to support Ronald McDonald House Lexington. Known as an IRA Charitable Rollover or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), this giving option allows you to make a meaningful impact while potentially reducing your taxable income.
If you are required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), a Qualified Charitable Distribution can count toward satisfying that requirement.
To initiate a gift from your IRA, simply contact your account custodian and request a direct transfer. If you have questions about making a gift from your IRA, please reach out to Director of Development & Communications, Destiny Oakley, at doakley@rmhclexington.org.
Stock or securities gifts go toward the same great cause, but carry extra benefits not associated with cash gifts. You avoid capital gains tax, receive credit for the full fair market value of the shares (even though the cost to you is the original purchase price), and your charitable deduction is based on the full fair market value of the shares on the date the gift is made.
Please contact Director of Development & Communications, Destiny Oakley, at doakley@rmhclexington.org for transfer instructions and additional details.
A planned gift allows you to create a lasting legacy of compassion. By including Ronald McDonald House Lexington in your will, trust, or other estate plans, you help ensure families will continue to have a place of comfort and stability for generations to come.
Planned gifts may include:
We are happy to work with you and your advisors to ensure your intentions are fulfilled. Please reach out to Chief Philanthropy Officer, Chelsi McDonald, at cmcdonald@rmhclexington.org if you would like to learn more and discuss planned giving.
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can amplify your impact. Some companies also provide payroll deduction or workplace giving campaigns that make supporting families simple and convenient.
Check with your human resources department to learn more about your company’s program.
Naming Ronald McDonald House Lexington as a beneficiary and irrevocable owner of a life insurance policy is a meaningful way to create a lasting impact for families.
This type of gift can allow you to make a significant future contribution. It’s a thoughtful way to turn an existing asset into lasting support that helps ensure families have comfort, care, and a place to stay when they need it most.
We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor to determine what option is right for you. If you have questions or would like to notify us of your plans, please contact Director of Development & Communications, Destiny Oakley, at doakley@rmhclexington.org.
Gifts of appreciated assets – such as real estate, land, or other property – can be a powerful way to support families served by Ronald McDonald House Lexington while maximizing your charitable impact.
Donating appreciated property directly, rather than selling it first, may allow you to increase your impact while also receiving potential tax advantages.
For the right donor, a gift of real estate or other appreciated assets may:
This type of gift may be a good fit if you have owned the asset for more than a year, it is not encumbered by debt, and you are interested in making a significant charitable contribution in a tax-efficient way.
Because gifts of real estate and other appreciated assets can be complex, we encourage you to consult with your financial and tax advisors to determine what is best for your situation. If you would like to explore whether this type of gift aligns with your goals, please contact Director of Development & Communications, Destiny Oakley, at doakley@rmhclexington.org.
