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Gifts of appreciated securities are perhaps the most advantageous means of supporting Camp Stevens. The donor may deduct the full market value of the securities on the date of transfer -- up to 50% of adjusted gross income, but with a carry-over provision for five years, should the transfer value exceed the 50% figure. For example, assume that many years ago you purchased securities for $2,000 that are now worth $20,000. For an actual cost of only $2,000, you can contribute $20,000 to the campaign. And the tax savings for the year very likely will exceed the $2,000 cost basis.

Gifts of real estate property provide wonderful opportunities for some donors. However, it is essential that the donor give permission for Camp Stevens to sell the property. When the sale has been completed, the proceeds will be credited in the donor’s name as a gift to Camp Stevens.

Gifts of insurance policies can, on occasion, prove beneficial for both the donor and Camp Stevens. Assume that many years ago you purchased a $100,000 whole-life policy and named a child as beneficiary. If that child is now self-sufficient, you might consider assigning the policy to Camp Stevens. Camp Stevens would receive the cash surrender value of the policy.

Employer Matching Gifts -- Many employers will match your gift to Camp Stevens. Please ask your employer or, if you are retired, your former employer, about matching gifts. Check with your employer’s human resources office to obtain a matching gift form. Then complete the form, send it Peter Bergstrom’s attention at Camp Stevens, or contact him for further information, (760) 550-0028, peter@campstevens.org.

GoodSearch & GoodShop You can donate to Camp Stevens just by searching and shopping online like you do everyday. Download the GoodSearch Toolbar, and continue to use your browser as you always have. Up to 30% of purchases from places like REI, Amazon, JetBlue, GroupOn and more come directly to Camp Stevens, and it's all powered by Yahoo! so you know it's secure. Download the toolbar by clicking on this banner and following the instructions.

1. Go to www.goodsearch.com
   
   
2. At the very top of the page, select Choose your cause.
   
   
3. In the pop-up window, type “Camp Stevens” and then click “Verify.”
   
   
4. You will be given the option to register. Either fill in your information, or click “continue without registering.” (Registering will allow you to track and share how your web actions help Camp Stevens, but won’t impact the donations at all.)
   
   
   
5. The GoodSearch toolbar allows you to access exclusive coupons and to see right in your browser how much each online store donates to Camp Stevens. Select GoodToolbar in the left-hand column.
   
   
   
6. Click “Download Now.”
   
   
   
7. Set your installation options (Consider selecting “Set GoodSearch as my default search”: Every time a GoodSearch – powered by Yahoo! – is conducted, a donation is made to Camp Stevens.) and click “I Agree.”
   
   
   
8. You may be prompted to accept the download. Click “Install Now.”
   
   
   
9. Restart your browser to finalize the installation.
   
   
   
10. When your browser window reopens, you will see your new GoodSearch toolbar!
    
    
    When you are shopping online, available coupons and the amount that each store will donate to Camp Stevens is displayed in yellow.
    
11. One final optional step: If you tend to do your searches through the toolbar at the top-right of your browser window, consider making GoodSearch your default search engine. Click the down arrow in the search box, and select GoodSearch.
    

That’s it! Without any more action on your part, every time you search, and most times you shop, a donation will be sent our way. Visit www.goodsearch.com every once in a while to see how the pennies are adding up.