Make a gift, and make a difference in the lives of children and adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Thank you for choosing to support Waban. Your tax deductible contribution will help to ensure that children and adults with developmental disabilities continue to get the essential services that they need. We process our online donations through PayPal. Click the button below to be redirected to their secure donation portal.
Why Give?
Over the years, the programs and services at Waban have expanded and grown to meet the ongoing and ever changing needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities. The thousands of individuals who have benefited from these services and have gone on to have high quality and fulfilling lives, could not have done so without the tremendous level of support that we have received from generous individuals, businesses, and community members, and for that we are very grateful.
Make a Difference
Through the generous support of donors and volunteers, Waban is able to provide services to more than 4,000 people every year, supporting tens of thousands in our more than 50-year history. There are many ways you can help support our work at Waban. You can volunteer, take advantage of our programs, purchase Waban Wear merchandise, or consider one of our social enterprises for your business needs. We’re always grateful to receive donations and contributions from individuals and businesses. Such gifts include cash donations, gifts of stocks and appreciated securities, planned gifts, bequests, corporate sponsorship, and in-kind donations of goods, real-estate, or services. Click here to learn about alternative ways to donate or contact us to discuss a special donation.
Other ways to make a contribution
There are many ways to financial support Waban and make a difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Give by mail or by phone
Please make checks payable to Waban Projects, Inc. and mail to:
Support Waban
Waban Projects, Inc.
5 Dunaway Drive
Sanford, ME 04073
Alternatively, use your credit card to donate over the phone by calling 207-324-7955. You will be directed to someone who will assist you with your donation.
Other gifts
Establish Waban as a named beneficiary in a planned gift, trust, bequest for others, or in a will. It’s an ongoing and sustainable way to make a difference. Such gifts create a legacy of support for future generations.
Partnerships with businesses play an important role in our support network. Corporate financial contributions for specific programs or for general support help ensure that our services get to those in need. In addition, many businesses leverage their gifts by participating in employee contribution gift matching programs.
In-kind donations of specific equipment, real estate, goods, and services are another tax deductible way for individuals and businesses to help support our work. Often these gifts fill critical needs and provide resources and opportunities that otherwise would not be available.
For more information on Other Gifts, please contact Waban at 207-324-7955.
Gifts of stocks, bonds, and securities
The Finance Committee of the Waban Board of Directors maintains a very disciplined investment policy in order to ensure the safety and longevity of your gift and other investments. In addition to helping support our work, your gift of a stock, bond, or long-term appreciated security can provide you with important tax advantages. The donors of securities are entitled to a fair market value charitable income tax deduction, provided that the security has been owned for at least twelve months. In addition, there are no capital gains or sales commissions that become due when securities are donated or transferred.
Your broker can electronically transfer stocks to Waban. For more information on our investment strategy or how to make a security or stock contribution, please contact Waban at 207-324-7955.
Participate in special events
Throughout the year, Waban organizes annual fundraising events that donors can contribute to or participate in. These include the Waban Telethon, Tee Up for Waban Golf Tournament, and the Fund Drive. In addition, Waban offers a variety of programming and activities open to public participation. Taking part in our programming, such as environmental educational at TREE Center, helps to fund Waban’s extensive mission. Check out the events calendar to see upcoming events and learn about ways to take part and make a difference.
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