Ways to Give
The Why
Your decision to invest in Sky Ranch is an indicator of your belief in our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. However you choose to give, you are making a lasting and meaningful impact, growing the next generation of Godly leaders. Learn more about the variety of ways you can support Sky Ranch while meeting your personal and philanthropic goals. When you make your gift, you can give to a specific location, a particular program, scholarships, or another designation.
You can make a gift online using our secure online giving form. Payment options include credit card, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, and more. You can make a one-time gift or extend your philanthropic commitment by setting up a recurring gift on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
Gifts can be made via phone by contacting the Development Team at 469.896.3609.
Send a check or money order payable to “Friends of Sky Ranch” to:
Sky Ranch Development Office
7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 500
Dallas, Texas 75251
Other Ways to Give
Gifts of securities can be a strategically effective way to support Sky Ranch. Download and print or share the Stock Transfer Information form with your personal broker. To avoid delays in processing and crediting your gift, please provide the following information to the Sky Ranch Development Team as soon as possible at Development@SkyRanch.org or 469.896.3609.
- A copy of the transfer instructions
- Name and address of the donor
- Name of the security
- Number of shares
- Designation of the gift
Qualified Charitable Distributions, also called IRA charitable distributions or IRA charitable rollovers, enable individuals to fulfill their required minimum distribution by a direct transfer of up to $108,000 to charity. An individual can contribute up to $108,000 per year in QCDs, as long as that individual is 70½ years old or older. If you have questions about giving to Sky Ranch through a QCD, please contact Susan Sutherland, Associate Vice President of Development, at SusanS@SkyRanch.org or 469.896.3606.
A donor-advised fund acts like a philanthropic savings account. It is a type of giving program that allows you to combine tax benefits with the flexibility to recommend the amount and the frequency of gifts to your favorite charities like Sky Ranch. If you have questions about giving to Sky Ranch through your donor-advised fund, please contact Susan Sutherland, Associate Vice President of Development, at SusanS@SkyRanch.org or 469.896.3606 or go directly to your donor-advised fund's site.
You can also make planned gifts to Sky Ranch, including:
- Gifts from a will or trust
- Gifts from a retirement plan
- Gifts from your donor-advised fund
- Gifts of stock and appreciated assets
- Gifts of life insurance
If you have questions about giving to Sky Ranch through a planned gift, please contact Susan Sutherland, Associate Vice President of Development, at SusanS@SkyRanch.org or 469.896.3606.
Many companies encourage employees, their families, and retirees to make charitable contributions by matching their philanthropic support. Matching gifts can double, or even triple, your impact on the University. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer. Complete and sign it, then send it along with your gift. We will do the rest. The impact of your gift to Sky Ranch could be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
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For general questions about giving to Sky Ranch, contact us at 469.896.3606 or email Development@SkyRanch.org.
Sky Ranch is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and a member in good standing with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). Donations are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. We will provide you with a receipt of your donation specifying the gift and amount.