Give what you can!

Ways to Give

Donate Monthly

Donating is a meaningful way to be on the climate team! Become a monthly donor to support the climate organizing on a consistent basis and help us plan for the future.

If you prefer to donate by check, please mail to:  350 Bay Area
PO Box 18762   Oakland, CA 94619

Donate Your Vehicle Today!

If you’re thinking about what to do with a vehicle you no longer need, you can donate it to support 350 Bay Area:

  • Save money on costly repairs (plus, vehicle donations are tax-deductible).
  • Avoid the time consuming and stressful hassles of selling.
  • Proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will help us continue our mission to eliminate fossil fuels.

It’s easy, and the pick-up is free! Our partner, CARS, accepts most types of vehicles – car, truck, boat, motorcycle, even airplane – running or not. Call 855.500.7433 or use this secure online form.

Go Solar and Get a $1000 Discount

Cool the planet, lower your electric bill AND benefit 350 Bay Area. If you choose Earthwise Energy Solutions for your solar installation on your home or business, Earthwise Energy owner, Jason Hamilton, will give you $1,000 off the cost of your system AND donate $1,000 to 350 Bay Area when your installation is complete. Click here to schedule a free estimate.

“I recently decided to go solar on my home. Of the four estimates I received, the offer from Jason Hamilton was by far the clearest and most thorough. In my opinion, Earthwise Energy left the other 3 companies in the dust! I am so delighted by the severe drop in my PG&E electric bill!” –San Anselmo, CA

Your Employer May Generously Double Your Donation

Many corporations/businesses have “donation matching programs” in which they “match” charitable contributions made by their employees.

An estimated 57% of corporations offer a matching program to employees.

You may be able to double – or even triple – your donation to 350 Bay Area by simply completing and submitting a form. To find out if your corporation/business employer offers donation matching programs, use the Double the Donation search. Email us at info@350bayarea.org if you need assistance.

Tax-Favorable Gift for the Climate

Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds: An alternative to a cash contribution is to directly donate stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. If you have held shares for at least a year, you can donate them without incurring a tax on capital gains (check with your tax or financial advisor). We make the process easy!

From your IRA: You can donate directly from a traditional IRA to 350 Bay Area, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, for a great tax break! A direct charitable contribution from a traditional IRA means that you don’t need to declare the distribution as taxable income. Just make sure that the transfer or check is in the name of 350 Bay Area. If you’re over 70 1/2, this donation will count as a distribution for the purpose of meeting your required distribution amount without impacting your taxable income.

Email us at info@350bayarea.org for information on how to make the transfer. It’s easy!

Bank Better with Atmos Financial

Changing your bank can help fight climate change. Atmos Financial is one of the most climate-forward banks out there, offering

leaf icon Deposits Fund Clean Energy
an icon for a shield with a lock on it FDIC-Insured Up To $250,000
credit card icon 5% Cash-Back on Sustainable Brands
piggy bank icon 2% Savings Rates & No Fees
 
Signing up with 350 Bay Area makes it easy to round up  purchases for small donations, along with giving 350 Bay Area a $20 referral fee. Learn more about Atmos here!

Legacy for a Livable Climate Future

Including 350 Bay Area in your estate plans is most appreciated, truly a gift to our community’s future as the climate crisis continues to be the existential crisis of our time. Click here for a suggestion you may want to discuss with your personal financial advisor.

A bequest to 350 Bay Area is an important investment in addressing the climate crisis, and in 350 Bay Area’s future. The 350 Bay Area Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have included 350 Bay Area in their will, living trust, or estate plan; named 350 Bay Area as a beneficiary of an insurance or retirement plan, or have created a charitable gift annuity or trust to benefit 350 Bay Area.

350 Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and as such all donations are tax-deductible.