There are many ways for individuals, families and businesses to contribute to the Parks & Recreation Foundation and help make projects, such as our first completed project - the Burton Park Playground renovation a reality:

Donate. Tax-deductible donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.
Online:  You can go to the Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos website, which links to PayPal.
By mail:  Checks should be mailed to the Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos at P.O. Box 191, San Carlos, CA 94070.

Please contact the Parks and Recreation Foundation of San Carlos via email or phone at (650) 802-4317 if you would like more information on these opportunities.

Reserve a Memorial Bench on Laurel Street. Approximately 10 benches on Laurel Street need to be replaced with new iron benches. Benches will be the same as already placed in Laurel Street Downtown Park. Contact Vicky Galea.

Gifts of Appreciated Property. With careful planning, charitable gifts of long-term appreciated securities or real estate can create very favorable tax benefits, such as the elimination of paying long-term capital gains tax and receiving an income tax charitable deduction. Please call (650) 802-4317.

Help Secure a Corporate Contribution or Grant. If your company has a grant program that would consider supporting this project, please help us apply.  Please call (650) 802-4317.

Bequests
Gifts through wills and bequests can provide you with the opportunity to honor and sustain your family name in conjunction with The Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos's name recognition program. The Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos will work with you and your attorney to provide you with the language necessary to insure that your intentions are clearly expressed.

Life Income/Charitable Trusts
Charitable Trusts and charitable gift annuities offer an opportunity to make a substantial gift to The Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos without forfeiting the annual income produced by these assets. You can retain income for your life and the life of your spouse. This gift can also be structured to create a substantial tax benefit over a period of years.

Matching Gifts
Many companies will match your contribution to The Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos. Submit your company's matching gift form with your contribution and it can significantly increase your support and associated giving level.

Life Insurance
Many, if not most people, own some form of life insurance. Life insurance can play a very important part in planned charitable giving. Life insurance for charitable purposes can be accomplished by 1) the transfer of ownership of an existing policy to The Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos, or 2) the purchase of life insurance which names The Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos as the beneficiary and/or owner.

Gifts-in-Kind
Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to The Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos, while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. Please consult your tax advisor or contact the Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos for further information.

Volunteer
We need help in the following areas:
Grant Writer

As needed, other projects may need volunteer assistance.

If you have an expertise you would like to share, please fill out the online application form.

Thank you for your interest in the Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos.