Support Our Work

There are many ways to get involved and support the work of Beacon Hill Friends House!

Donate

In order to maintain and and expand our programming, fulfill our mission, and take care of our beloved but aging house, BHFH is dependent on Friends, friends, alumni, and others for their generous contributions of time and money.

We appreciate donations in any amount you are able to give. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and your donation will be fully tax deductible.

If you prefer to donate by check, please make your check payable to “Beacon Hill Friends House” and mail it to Beacon Hill Friends House, 6 Chestnut St., Boston, MA 02108.

Contact Nils Klinkenberg, Executive Director of the Friends House, if you have any questions! We’re happy to confirm donations, provide our employer identification number (04-2240610), help you explore other giving options, and more. We can also accept gifts of stock and distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts.

Bequests and Planned Giving

If you have fond memories of the Friends House and want to help ensure its financial health long into the future, we invite you to remember Beacon Hill Friends House in your will, trust, or estate plan.

One of the simplest planned gifts is a bequest through your will in which you designate either a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate after other disbursements. In addition to supporting the Friends House, it serves as an example to your heirs of the values and ideals you hold dear. To make a bequest, simply add the following language to your will – picking the appropriate version whether you choose to designate a dollar amount or a percentage of the remainder after other amounts are subtracted:

“I hereby give, devise and bequeath _____ dollars ($ _____) [or ____ percent (___%) of my residuary estate] to the Beacon Hill Friends House, Inc., a non-profit organization located at 6 Chestnut Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108, Federal Tax ID #04-2240610, for Beacon Hill Friends House’s general use and purpose.”

Employer Matching

Did you know that many employers match employees’ donations to charitable organizations like the Beacon Hill Friends House? Taking advantage of an employer match to your gift is an easy way to contribute even more to our work.

To start, ask your human resources department whether your employer has a matching gift program, and find out what information you’ll need to request a match – your employer may ask you to complete a form or ask for the Beacon Hill Friends House’s employer identification number (EIN), which is 04-2240610. Don’t hesitate to contact Nils Klinkenberg, Executive Director, if you need any help!

Donor Advised Funds

One increasingly common vehicle for philanthropic giving is the donor advised fund (DAF). Several large DAF providers have joined together to make it easier and faster when making a grant to charity; DAF Direct provides access to these accounts. If you have an account with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, BNY Mellon or Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, access the DAF Direct link to make a gift to Beacon Hill Friends House conveniently from your account – just fill in the institution and the gift amount.

Volunteer

Occasionally BHFH can utilize volunteers. If you would like to donate some of your time, contact us to explore the possibilities. Some tasks that often need help include: gardening, carpentry, home repair, baking and cooking for events, outreach (sharing about events, vacancies, etc), and more.

Serve on the board or a committee

Interested in joining our board or a committee? We would love to help you figure out ways to get involved that suit you! Check out our Board page to learn more about what they do, and please contact us with any questions you may have or for more information about how to join.

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