Why Support Samaritan
Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South is a charitable 501c3 organization, and our
work would not be possible without the generous support of our community. Your tax-deductible
donation to Samaritan helps to sustain and expand our mission of providing high-quality,
accessible, affordable, professional mental health resources to children, teens, adults and
families throughout the Mid-South. Thank you in advance for partnering with us in this work to
transform lives!
Ways to Give to Samaritan
MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT NOW
Use our secure online donation portal to make a one-time gift or set your donation up to be a
recurring contribution.
MAKE A PLANNED GIFT
Include Samaritan in your will or estate plans. Leave a legacy of hope and healing for generations to come.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
You can make a grant from your donor-advised fund (DAF) directly to Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South. To make a grant through your institution, use Samaritan’s Tax ID #62-1138021.
Give from Your IRA with a Qualified Charitable Distribution
If you are 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South. A QCD allows you to support Samaritan while potentially reducing the amount of your IRA distribution that is included in your taxable income. QCDs can also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), if applicable. In 2026, individuals may make QCDs of up to $111,000 per year.
How it works:
1. Contact your IRA financial institution or custodian and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA.
2. Instruct them to send the distribution directly to Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South (Address: 35 S. Auburndale St, Memphis, TN 38104). The funds are sent directly from the IRA to Samaritan, without writing a check yourself.
3. Provide Samaritan’s information to your financial institution so the gift can be properly directed and credited to you as the donor.
4. Notify Samaritan that the QCD is being sent so we can watch for the gift and provide you with an acknowledgment for your records.
5. Your IRA custodian will report the distribution on your year-end tax documents. When you file your taxes, be sure to tell your tax professional that the distribution was a QCD.
Important: Tax rules can vary depending on your individual circumstances. Please consult your financial advisor or tax professional to determine whether a QCD is appropriate for you.
A QCD is not claimed as a charitable deduction because, when properly completed, the
distribution is generally excluded from taxable income.
Gifts of Stock
Donating stock directly to Samaritan can reduce the tax burden for the donor while increasing
the amount of money received by the charity. There are IRS tax provisions that enable some
individuals to avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated stock transfer by claiming a charitable
tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities. Because you avoid paying the taxes on
the gains of the stock, Samaritan actually receives a larger donation than if you had donated the
cash from selling the stock. Here is the simple 3-step process to donate stocks:
- Find out the name of the stock and its symbol. Determine how many shares you wish to donate. If it is not a publicly traded stock, please contact Ellen Caldwell at 901-471-8689.
- Request the transfer from your financial institution. Provide them with: DTC ID# 0226 Corporate Account # Z3347339
- Contact Ellen Caldwell in advance at 901-471-8689 or email us at admin@samaritanmidsouth.org to notify Samaritan of your gift of stock. You will receive a tax receipt and acknowledgment letter from Samaritan. To claim the tax benefits of donating stock, report the donation when filing your tax return.
Bequests
By including Samaritan in your will or trust, you can ensure that future generations continue to
have access to affordable, high-quality counseling services into the future. You can structure the
bequest to be a specified sum of money, a percentage of your estate, or as a contingent
bequest.
Please feel free to use or adapt this suggested bequest language:
I give and bequeath the sum of $____________ (or ________% of my residuary estate) to
Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South, a Tennessee not-for-profit 501c3 corporation
(Tax ID #62-1138021), to be used in support of its general charitable purposes.
If you have any questions or need support in making your contribution to Samaritan, do not
hesitate to reach out to our Administrative & Development Coordinator, Ellen Caldwell,
admin@samaritanmidsouth.org or 901-471-8689.
Thank you so much for investing in Samaritan’s mission of hope and healing!