Make an impact

Ways to Give

Gifts of cash, check or credit card

The USA Triathlon Foundation accepts cash, checks made payable to the “USA Triathlon Foundation” or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). Gifts can be made online, in person, or through the mail and can be made to the scholarship fund or any other restricted or unrestricted program. Documents will be sent following the processing of the gift to properly thank the donor and provide receipts for tax purposes.

(SECURE ONLINE GIVING PORTAL)

To facilitate a wire transfer, please follow the below instructions:

• Account Name: USA Triathlon Foundation
• Account Number: 9994260702
• Routing Number: 102000076
• Bank Name: Wells Fargo Bank
• Address: 90 South Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Stock Transfer
Donors can elect to make a gift of stock to the USA Triathlon Foundation. If a donor shows interest in this form of giving, their assigned development officer will need to work with the donor and their broker to properly fill out the stock intent and transfer form. Once the transfer is settled and the stock is sold, the donor is provided gift credit based on the average share price on the day the shares were received. The calculated gift amount can be placed in the annual fund or any restricted fund. Documents will be sent following the processing of the gift to properly thank the donor and provide receipts for tax purposes.

To initiate a stock transfer please email info@usatriathlonfoundation.org.

Gifts from funds (reduce taxes)

You can make a lasting impact with the USA Triathlon Foundation through gifts that also provide significant tax benefits.

• Donor Advised Fund (DAF) – This fund, like a charitable savings account, allows you to support multiple charities throughout the year with tax-deductible gifts. You may direct gifts from your existing DAF to support the USA Triathlon Foundation.
• IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) – When planning your IRA withdrawal strategy, you may make a charitable donation of up to $100,000. Starting at age 70 ½, gifts from your IRA can benefit the USA Triathlon Foundation while reducing your tax burden.

For additional information, email info@usatriathlonfoundation.org

Gifts from your estate

While current use gifts provide vital resources for the USA Triathlon Foundation today, deferred gifts help to shape and strengthen our sport and community in the future. The documentation of your commitment allows the USA Triathlon Foundation to appropriately steward your commitment in the immediacy.

• Gifts from your will – With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will specifying a gift to family, friends or the USA Triathlon Foundation as part of your estate plan. Leave a lasting legacy with one of the simplest gifts to make.
• Gifts from your trust – Without reducing your assets during your lifetime, create a lasting and personal legacy with the USA Triathlon Foundation. Your advisor can guide you to include language in your trust specifying a gift to the Foundation.
• Beneficiary of retirement assets – Among the most flexible of all charitable gifts, a beneficiary designation allows you to make a gift to support the USA Triathlon Foundation from your retirement assets. This option decreases the tax burden on you and your family.
• Beneficiary of life insurance – You can designate the USA Triathlon Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. This gift is a simple and affordable way to support the Foundation while also decreasing your tax burden.

For additional information, email info@usatriathlonfoundation.org

Gifts that create income

Through various types of charitable trusts and gift annuities, you can give a gift that offers you a secure income for life.

• Charitable trusts – Establishing a charitable trust provides the USA Triathlon Foundation with a sustainable gift, while allowing you to receive income and minimize taxes.
• Gift annuities – A charitable gift annuity allows you to transfer your cash or appreciated property to the USA Triathlon Foundation in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.

For additional information, email info@usatriathlonfoundation.org

Gifts-in-kind

Businesses may contribute their goods and/or services to the USA Triathlon as a form of giving. Hotel accommodations, food and beverages are highly valued examples of gift-in-kind items. Please contact a USA Triathlon Foundation representative to assist you as gift-in-kind items must be approved by the Executive Director each instance to qualify for benefits. Documents will be sent following the processing of the gift to properly thank the donor and provide receipts for tax purposes.

For additional information, email info@usatriathlonfoundation.org

Amazon Smile Program

Amazon gives you a way to support the USA Triathlon Foundation through its "Amazon Smile" program. Through Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of all eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. All of the same products are available, and you should only have to set this up once. Proceeds from Amazon Smile will go toward the USA Triathlon Foundation annual fund.

To get started:

• Visit  smile.amazon.com , and log in using your Amazon login information. To set up on your mobile app, please see directions at the bottom of the page.
• Use the USA Triathlon Foundation’s Tax  ID (46-5062719) to search for the USA Triathlon Foundation.
• Select "USA Triathlon Foundation.”
• Confirm and shop away!