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Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center

Monetary Donations

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With your support, we can help our neighbors meet their basic needs during stressful times, while providing programs and educational opportunities that empower islanders of all backgrounds to lead healthy, safe and productive lives.
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Financial Support

Your financial contribution truly makes a difference to the scope of services JLSFRC can provide for the community. Whether it is a one-time contribution, monthly auto-pay donations or a special gift to acknowledge a friend or family member, each act of generosity makes an impact.

Call us with questions! (360) 378-5246

If you would like to mail a check, please send it to:

Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center
P.O. Box 1981
Friday Harbor, WA 98250

 

Additional Major Impact Gift Options

There are so many additional ways to invest in opportunities for all islanders through support of JLSFRC:
  • Corporate or volunteer match programs
  • IRA, 401K and other retirement assets
  • Bank and brokerage accounts
  • Designated gifts

Legacy Gifts

Imagine having a positive impact on our community for many years to come. With a legacy gift to JLSFRC, you ensure that the positive impacts of our programs and services continue to nurture a San Juan Island that is compassionate, resourceful and resilient. Make lasting change that you believe in. 

 

Here are a few of the most common ways to create your legacy:

  • Charitable Bequests: Include JLSFRC in your will or trust. You can designate a specific amount, percentage, or asset.

  • Beneficiary Designations: Name JLSFRC as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy, IRA, or retirement account.

  • Bank & Brokerage Accounts: Designate JLSFRC as a pay-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) beneficiary.

  • Donor Advised Funds: Add JLSFRC as a successor or partial beneficiary of your fund.

  • IRA Charitable Rollovers: If you’re over 70, you can make a direct contribution from your IRA—tax-free!

  • Charitable Trusts: Create a trust that provides income to you now and future support to JLSFRC.

 

Each of these giving options allows you to align your philanthropy with your personal financial goals while ensuring ongoing support for your island community.

If you’d like to learn more about planned giving options or discuss your wishes, we’re here to help.

Contact Jennifer Armstrong, Executive Director, at: jennifera@jlsfrc.org

or call (360) 378-5246 x200.

Please include our tax ID number in your legacy gift to ensure your donation gets to the right place!

501(c)(3) Tax ID: 91-2014083

If you use a check to make your donation, we will mail you a receipt. If you use a credit card to make your donation online, then PayPal, which handles the transaction, will provide you with a receipt. Either way, we greatly appreciate your support.

If you would like to designate your donation for a specific purpose or program, you can add a note to either your PayPal transaction, or enclose a note with your check.

The San Juan Island Family Resource Center (dba The Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation and your donation is fully tax-deductible.

Thank you very much for your support!

Do you have further questions?

Call (360) 378-5246

Do you have further questions?

Call (360) 378-5246