ways to give to boise rescue mission ministries
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries invites you to partner with us to serve our homeless and hungry men, women, and children across the Treasure Valley. If you’re looking to meet a specific need at the Mission, this is the place to explore all your options. Supporting a nonprofit in the Boise and Nampa area has never been easier—we gladly welcome a variety of donations. Every item and every dollar, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life today!
where & how to donate money
You may donate any amount you choose. Here are some specific amounts and how they help:
- Provide food, shelter, clothing, and case management to 20 people = $1,038.40
- Provide food, shelter, clothing, and case management to 7 people = $363.44
- Provide food, shelter, clothing, and case management to 4 people = $207.68
- Provide food, shelter, clothing, and case management to 2 people = $103.84
- Provide food, shelter, clothing, and case management to 1 person = $51.92
(Every day we serve nearly 1,000 meals and provide safe overnight shelter to hundreds from our community!) Your donation goes toward more than just a bed for our homeless neighbors to sleep in, and a warm meal for them to eat, but also includes case management, job search help, a clean shower, clothing, and the priceless potential of finding new life through an encounter with Christ.
Wondering where to donate? All donations to us can be directed toward general funds or a specific facility or ministry.
Join our Bread for Life Monthly Donor Circle
What does it mean to join the Bread for Life Donor Circle? You make sure the Mission has a consistent monthly income. This allows us to continue serving those in need and lower our administrative costs. This friendship is especially important during the summer months when donations decrease.
Want to join Bread for Life and find out where to donate? Simply follow the link below to set up your monthly donation. If you prefer to donate by mail or direct deposit, please contact Joyce at 208-343-2389 or email [email protected].
Join the Legacy Circle
Plan a gift that will change lives! You can be an important part of the Missions’ future. Include a charitable gift in your overall estate or financial plans.
Start Here to Join the Legacy Circle
Charitable opportunities include:
- Wills and bequests
- Charitable lead trusts
- Charitable gift annuities
- Gifts of retirement assets
- Deferred charitable gift annuities
- Gifts of real estate
- Gifts of life insurance
- Charitable remainder trusts
- Gifts of appreciated stock/assets
For more information, call Bill Seale at 208-343-2389 or email [email protected].
Donate Stock
Gifts of Appreciated Assets
Did you know that a direct transfer of appreciated stock is a good way to make a gift to the Mission? There are very favorable tax rules for donors who want to donate long-term stock that has appreciated. You avoid paying capital gains taxes on the stock. You may also be able to take a charitable deduction for its present market value. Please see IRS Publication 526 for more tax information on Charitable Contributions. You can also speak with your broker about gifts of appreciated assets.
Giving Property That Has Depreciated in Value
Do you have stock or other property that has decreased in value? You will normally save more in taxes by selling it and giving the sale proceeds to the Mission. Then you may be able to claim a capital loss on your tax return. You can also deduct the cash proceeds you give as a charitable gift. This can result in tax deductions that amount to more than the current value of the asset. Tax deduction for gifts of depreciated property will be based on the current value. It is not based on what you originally paid for it.
How to Make a Stock Donation
Would you like to donate stock? Please contact Betsy Tewalt, Director of Business and Finance, at 208-639-3290 or by email at [email protected]. Please give her the following information:
- Your intent to make a gift to the Mission
- Your full name, address, and telephone number
- The estimated transfer date
- The name of your securities firm
- The name and contact information of your broker
- The intended purpose of your gift
Electronic Transfer
Securities should be transferred to the following:
UBS Financial Services
DTC 0221
A/C Name: Boise Rescue Mission
A/C Number: 8B09990
Our UBS Contact: Mike Treinen
| Direct | 208-947-1999 |
| Toll-Free | 800-444-3805 |
| [email protected] | |
| Address | 1161 West River St Suite 340 Boise, ID 83702 |
Once your stock gift is processed, a tax receipt will be mailed out stating the name of the stock, the number of shares, and the date it was received by Boise Rescue Mission. Your tax advisor should determine the value of the gift.
give from your donor advised fund
What is a donor-advised fund? A DAF is a type of giving program administered by a third party. It allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support the Mission easily. Its purpose is to manage charitable donations on behalf of an organization, family, or individual.
Fred Meyer Community Rewards program
Fred Meyer will donate a % of money annually to the Boise Rescue Mission when you link your shopper’s card with Boise Rescue Mission Ministries – at no extra cost to you.
Get Started with Fred Meyer’s Rewards Program!
Donate Goods
Donating from our current needs list helps keep our shelter shelves stay fully stocked and ready to serve our guests. Our current needs list is updated every month to reflect the resources are needed.
You can donate goods at either our
- Boise Warehouse located at 308 S. 24th St (on the corner of 24th and Fairview), Boise, ID 83702 between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
- If you are in Nampa we also accept small donations of food and clothing at our Valley Women & Children’s Shelter at 869 W. Corporate Lane, Nampa from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
There are some items we cannot accept such as damaged furniture, used baby toys, cribs, used car seats, kid’s yard toys, medical equipment, older TVs & stereo equipment, mattresses (unless brand new), or tires. For a more complete list, please see our BRMM donation policies linked below.
Donating Through a Drive
Organizing a drive is a great way to partner with the Mission and gather resources across the Treasure Valley to support men, women, and children in need. Food and needs drives are a fun and easy way to make an impact in our community. To learn more about how you and those around you can participate in a drive, please click the link below.