Support UCP

By supporting UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia, Inc., you can make a difference in the life of  individuals with disabilities living in our community. All it takes is a small effort to make that difference. Please take this opportunity to help.


Individual Donation

UCP of Washington & Northern VA. greatly appreciates the generous contributions of individuals, families, and community groups who choose to contribute financially to our programs and services.

Donations can be designated to a specific program for a particular purpose or contributions can be made to the agency to be used to meet the general operational needs of UCP programs.

Please Send a check made payable to United Cerebral Palsy to: 

  UCP of Washington, DC & Northern VA, Inc.
   C/O Dawn Carter, Executive Director
  1818 New York Ave., NE Suite 101
   Washington, DC 20002

 

To Make a credit card contribution by phone or to inquire further:
Call us at 202-526-0146 and speak to Dawn Carter, Executive Director


Charitable Gifts & Planned Giving

UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia welcomes all types of gifts and bequests to support its many services. Some examples of outright gifts include gifts of Real Estate, Life Insurance, or Securities. Bequests are designated in your will.

There are three types of bequests that can be written in your will. These include:

  • Specific Bequest : A specific dollar amount, percentage of estate, or property can be designated in your will to go to UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia.
  • Residual Bequest : After the estate has paid all expenses, debts and taxes and honored all specific bequests, the remaining amount would be transferred to UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia.
  • Contingent Bequest : Under certain circumstances, UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia would receive all or a portion of your estate.


The following types of gifts can also be made. Please talk to your attorney or financial advisor to determine if any of the gifts fits your wishes and your needs.

  • Charitable gift annuity : UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia, in exchange for an irrevocable gift, will pay a fixed dollar amount during the life of the donor or designated other. The amount that is received is determined by many factors including age of donor, age of beneficiaries, and size of the gift.
  • Pooled income fund : UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia receives a gift from you in money or securities which are invested together with similar gifts from other donors. The donor will continue to receive a proportionate share from the income for the rest of the donor life.
  • Charitable remainder trust : UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia receives cash, securities or other property from the donor. In return, UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia returns a percentage of income based on the gift value.
  • Charitable remainder annuity trust : UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia receives an irrevocable transfer of the donor money in return for a fixed amount of money to be given to the donor annually for life.
  • Revocable trust : This option is for donors who want to be flexible, to give a gift wtih a variety of assets, and to have the option to take back the gift. This gift would give UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia money after it has provided income to the donor or designated loved one for life.
  • Gifts of Insurance : If an existing insurance policy is no longer needed, you can assign UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia as the beneficiary.
     

If you have any questions, please contact your lawyer, financial planner, or UCP of Washington DC and Northern Virginia at 202-526-0146.


CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

UCP embraces corporate sponsorship. UCP is one of the nation's largest health charities. As an organization larger than the American Heart Association, Easter Seals and the American Cancer Society, we have the best service-to-income ratio, with a system-wide average of 85% of all revenues going to programs. A partnership with UCP puts your company in touch with the disability community, consisting of 54 million people with $1 trillion in annual spending power.
If you are interested, please contact Dawn Carter, Executive Director at (202) 526-0146.


Volunteer Locally

Get involved in your community and support a good cause!  Volunteers are especially needed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities during community trips to museums, restaurants, parks, stores, concerts, and community service projects. This is a great opportunity to have fun while helping others explore Washington, DC.

For more information, please contact Dawn Carter at (202)526-0146.


Vehicle Donation Program

Donate your used car, van, truck, boat with a trailer, or recreational vehicle seven days a week, 24 hours a day. It’s as easy as filling out our online auto donation form.

United Cerebral Palsy of North Texas has partnered with Melwood’s Car Donation Processing Center, a non-profit agency, to manage and operate our vehicle donation program. Melwood, since 1963 has provided job training and employment for over 2,000 individuals with disabilities.

Prefer to speak to a person? Call us at 1-877-UCP-CAR1 (1-877-827-2271) and one of our friendly operators will assist you.

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thurs: 8 am – 8 pm (EST)
Friday: 8 am – 7 pm (EST)
Saturday 9 am – 7 pm (EST)
Sunday Closed

Vehicle donations made to a charitable not-for-profit organization are tax deductible. The best practice is to consult with a tax professional on how to maximize your tax deduction since every car donation and tax situation is unique. In general, the IRS limits the tax deduction to the gross proceeds from the sale of the car, truck, or other vehicle. Charitable contributions must be itemized on Schedule A of Form 1040 to qualify. If the total deduction claimed on the tax return exceeds $500, Form 8283 "Non-cash Charitable Contributions" must also be completed and attached.

To learn more on what a donor’s responsibilities are prior to making a car donation, please consult the "Donor’s Guide to Vehicle Donations" found in IRS Publication 4303. The file may be read with Adobe Reader.

Free Pickup and Other Benefits

  • Free Towing whether it’s running or not, you can donate your automobile anywhere in the U.S.

  • Eliminate the hassle of repairing, advertising, and selling your car by letting courteous, trained staff handle all the details.

  • Qualify for an IRS Tax deduction.

  • Support United Cerebral Palsy’s vision of a world where people with disabilities are fully included. Rest assured that your donation directly supports our programs and services.

Maximize Your Car Donation Tax Deduction in Moments

Simply call our toll free number 1-877-UCP-CAR1 (1-877-827-2271) with the year, make and model of your vehicle, the general condition, the vehicle identification number, and with title and lien in hand. We will handle the rest. Our friendly operators are glad to answer any questions you may have. They will arrange a convenient time for free auto towing, and mail your tax form "Non-Cash Charitable Contributions" within four to six weeks.