Other Ways to Donate

Financial Opportunities

 

Community Health Charities

    SOKS is a member of the Community Health Charities (CHC).  CHC is a   

    charitable federation focused on connecting Kansas donors with health  

    agencies that provide services to Kansas patients and families. CHC Agencies 

    have met strict guidelines to qualify for this campaign – both federal and state.

    Whether through United Way, the Combined Federal Campaign or through a 

    state campaign, please designate SOKS with # 62089! *

“In Honor of” Recognition or Memorial Gifts
     -  Do you know an athlete, a SOKS volunteer, or an athlete’s parent who

        would appreciate you making a gift to SOKS in recognition of a milestone in

        their life… graduation, anniversary, birthday…or other special occasion? 

        Send in the name and address of the honoree to be recognized with your   

        donation and SOKS will send a note to them a note acknowledging your gift.

    -   SOKS will provide envelopes for memorial services.  Please contact,  

        Betty Werner at (913) 236-9290. Making a gift in honor of, or in memory of  

        your loved one is a simple act that will mean so much to so many.

    -   Purchase a brick etched with the name of your honoree for the Courtyard 

        of Champions at the Headquarters Office in Mission.  Contact Lynda Krupp

        for details.

Be a Fan

   Join our Fan Club and support SOKS athletes

Matching Gifts
   How do you make a gift of $100 worth $200? By having your employer match 

   your gift! Many area corporations offer matching gift programs, pick up a gift 

   matching form from your company's personnel office and mail the completed

   form to Special Olympics Kansas. We'll take care of the rest. Click here to see

   if your company is listed.

Wills and Bequests
   Just a few words in your will can go a long way towards fulfilling Special 

   Olympics Kansas' vision of caring for the future life of this organization. Please

   consider including this sentence in your will - " I give, devise and bequeath to

   SOKS the sum of ____________ dollars." Doing this will help us continue our   

   commitment to provide quality programs for SOKS athletes.

Life Insurance
   While most people own some form of life insurance because of its unique ability

   to meet a variety of needs for financial protection, its role in planned charitable

   giving is frequently overlooked. Life insurance itself can be the direct funding

   medium of a gift, permitting the donor to make a substantial gift for a relatively

   modest annual outlay. Planning pointer: Insurance can also replace the value of

  an asset given to a charitable organization.

Gifts of Stock
   Special Olympics Kansas gratefully accepts gifts of stock, and you can receive

   significant tax benefits when you give appreciated stocks and bonds. With a gift

   of stock, you can take a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock.

   In addition to a charitable gift tax deduction, a gift stock offers the extra benefit  

   of avoiding capital gains tax on your stocks' appreciation.

In-Kind Opportunities

Donate Your Vehicle

Wondering what to do with your used car or truck? Donating your old vehicle to Special Olympics Kansas is convenient, easy, and may qualify you for a charitable contribution tax deduction.  Best of all, your donation of a used car or truck will make a big difference in supporting SOKS.  SOKS will receive 70% of the net proceeds from the sale of the vehicle.  All you need to do is complete the simple online donation form or call 1-866-628-2277 and we will take care of the rest. We will pick up the vehicle, arrange to have the title transferred, and provide you with a tax-deductible receipt.  More questions then check out our FAQs.

In-Kind Gifts
No gift is too small or too large. There are numerous opportunities
for in-kind donations. Please call  (913) 236-9290 to discuss specific in-kind gifts. Special Olympics Kansas always needs the following:

• Meals
• Equipment and supplies for SOKS games/events
• Office Supplies
• Facilities for training sessions or Special Olympics events

Technology Recycling
Special Olympics Kansas also accepts used technology equipment and recycles it.  Possible items we take:

• Cell Phones
• Computer monitors (Not broken, but for office use.)
• DVD/VHS players
• CD players...... and much more

To make a donation of this kind please drop off or mail any used items to our State Office:

Special Olympics Kansas
5280 Foxridge Drive
Mission, KS 66202