The Diabetic Youth Foundation is a volunteer driven organization that is supported by donations from the community, which includes cash donations, donated supplies (in-kind gifts), and a strong core of volunteers (both medical and general volunteers) that donate their time.  If you would like to help the Diabetic Youth Foundation, please click on the area that interests you.

I want information on how to make a financial contribution to the Diabetic Youth Foundation.

The Diabetic Youth Foundation raises its funds from individuals, corporations and foundations, and does not receive any financial assistance from state or federal agencies.  While some of our programs have a fee to participate, these fees cover less than 60% of the actual cost of participating in our programs.  In addition, we have a long history of having a very generous scholarship (campership) program to ensure that no child or family is turned away because of financial hardship.  If you are interested in supporting the Foundation with a financial contribution, we offer several options to support our work. Whatever mechanism you choose, you can always count on the Diabetic Youth Foundation to use your donation wisely.  We are very proud of the fact that 86% of all funds raised are used to support our services and only 14% is used for administration and fundraising (2002 agency audit).  For more information from our latest audit, click here (and go to finance page)

General Donations                    Foundations                Planned Giving

Workplace Campaigns             Corporations               In-kind Giving

Gifts in Honor or Memorials     Special Events             Gift of Securities/Stocks

Car Donation Program

 

GENERAL DONATIONS                                      (Back to the top)

General donations are an integral part of the Diabetic Youth Foundation’s ability to serve our growing list of children and families affected by diabetes and the healthcare providers who support them.  Anyone can make a general donation to the Diabetic Youth Foundation by using either of the following donation options.

  1. Call us and use your credit card at 1-925-680-4994, or
  2. Print out the general donation form and mail it to the DYF office, or
  3. Mail your donation to:
 

Diabetic Youth Foundation

5167 Clayton Road, Ste F

Concord, CA  94521

MEMORIAL OR HONOR DONATIONS           (Back to the top)

Individuals and companies can make a donation to the Diabetic Youth Foundation by memorializing or honoring a loved one, a friend, a physician, or other special people. All donations in honor or in memory are recognized with an acknowledgement letter to the person you would like notified of your gift.  In addition, all donors are provided written confirmation of their gift.  To make a memorial or honor gift, please use one of the following options.

  1. Call us and use your credit card at 925-680-4994, or
  2. Print out a donation form and mail it to the DYF office, or
  3. Mail your donation with the appropriate information to:

 

Diabetic Youth Foundation

5167 Clayton Road, Ste F.

Concord, CA  94521

 

WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS                              (Back to the top)

 

Workplace Campaigns, such as the United Way, Corporate, and State Employee Campaigns, are convenient methods of supporting the work of the Diabetic Youth Foundation. Many employers conduct workplace fund drives to encourage their employees to support worthy causes important in their communities. Through the convenience of payroll deduction, donors can spread their contribution across an entire year. Most campaigns will allow you to designate your donation to your favorite organization, and the Foundation has registered with some United Way campaigns, and many Corporate and State Employee Campaigns.

 

However, if we are not listed in your local United Way or other workplace campaign, please ask your employer if you can designate your support to the Diabetic Youth Foundation.  If the Foundation needs to provide documentation or other information to your company to participate, ask your Human Resource department to contact the Foundation.

 

            Our San Francisco Bay Area United Way number is 5017

 

FOUNDATIONS                                                      (Back to the top)

Every year, the Diabetic Youth Foundation receives financial grants from foundations in support of our educational programs and Bearskin Meadow summer residential camp programs. These foundations have enabled DYF to enhance our services by providing innovative programs to children and families, and to healthcare providers who work with families affected by diabetes.  Foundations provide either unrestricted grants to support the entire organization or grants that are restricted to a specific program or project.  For more information on how foundations support the Diabetic Youth Foundation, call our Development Director at 925-680-4994-ext. 15.

 

CORPORATIONS                                                  (Back to the top)

The Diabetic Youth Foundation relies on contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations to help underwrite most of the cost associated with providing our programs and services to the diabetic community.  Corporations such as those listed below provide unrestricted educational grants and direct contributions to offset the cost of our Bearskin Meadow Camp program, our weekend educational programs at Camp Arroyo, and our Kids Club and Teen Adventure programs and to produce all our educational pamphlets and brochures.

 

In recognition of our corporate sponsors, the Diabetic Youth Foundation has created a list of our significant corporate sponsors to allow our visitors see how companies support our mission. We encourage parents of children with diabetes to visit these sponsors’ website to learn for themselves what new treatments, technologies, and services are being developed or offered. Careful evaluation, in consultation with qualified medical professionals, is always recommended when reviewing options that affect your care. To ensure the best objective programs to our constituents, the Diabetic Youth Foundation’s policy is never endorses any product or services.  For information about becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact our Development Director by calling (925) 680-4994 ext. 15.

 

Abbott Diabete Care

Smith Medical System

LifeScan

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS                                                 (Back to the top)

Every year, the Diabetic Youth Foundation holds two special events to support our programs and services.

 

In Fresno, we hold a fundraising dinner event that includes dinner, a silent and live, and some baseball fun.  This year’s event will on Friday, April 25, 2008 at The Chukchansi Ballpark, home of the Fresno Grizzlies. To get more information, please call our office at 925-680-4994 and ask for Jessica Rosa.   Ticket prices are $100 per person.  Sponsorship opportunities available.

 

If you would like to donate an auction item, please download a pdf form (Fresno Auction Donation Form) and fax it to the DYF office at 925-680-4863.

 

In the Bay Area, we will hold our annual Gala at the Claremont Resort in Berkeley.  This year’s event will be on Saturday, November 15, 2008.  For more information, please call our office at 925-680-4994 ext. 15.  Sponsorship opportunities still available.

 

CAR DONATION PROGRAM                                (Back to the top)

The DYF has partnered up with Donate For Charity to allow our supporters to donate cars, trucks, and RV and have the proceeds benefit our programs and services.  DYF receives between 70% to 80% of the net proceeds from the sale.  To donate, contact Donate for Charity directly by phone at 866-392-4483 or check them out online at www.donateforcharity.com.  Remember to tell them that you want the proceeds to benefit DYF

 

PLANNED GIVING                                               (Back to the top)

Over the years, the Diabetic Youth Foundation has benefited from those who have made special provisions in their Estate Plans to support the Foundation. Most Planned Gifts to DYF come from individuals who have made a provision in their will or other Estate Plans that designate either a fixed amount or a percentage of their estate. However, there are numerous planned gift options that can have profound tax implications that can benefit both your estate and DYF. DYF strongly encourages anyone interested in supporting DYF through a planned gift to consult with his or her financial advisor and/or tax attorney.  If you have any questions regarding making a Planned Gift to the Diabetic Youth Foundation, please call Paula at the DYF office at 925-680-4994.

 

The Mary B. Olney Founders Circle

Anyone who has included the Diabetic Youth Foundation in their Estate Plans can become a member of the Founders Circle by notifying the Foundation of their intentions. Legacy Society members are recognized for their support in our Annual Donor recognition in our newsletters. Legacy Society members also have the reward of knowing that they have made a long-term commitment to helping the Diabetic Youth Foundation continue its work of supporting children and families affected by diabetes.

 

GIFT OF STOCK AND APPRECIATED SECURITIES                                                           (Back to the top)

Giving a gift of appreciated securities (stock) is a great way to support the programs and services of the Diabetic Youth Foundation. There are two significant benefits to you, the donor, in making these kinds of gifts.

 

  1. In most instances, you are entitled to deduct the full market value of the stock from your taxes.
  2. You can avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciated securities.

 

HOW DO YOU MAKE A GIFT OF STOCK OR APPRECIATED SECURITIES?

 

1.      We ask that you or your broker first contact DYF to inform us of your intention of making a gift to DYF using stocks. We will ask you to provide the following information:

  • Your name, address, and telephone number
  • The name(s) of the stock that is being donated
  • The number of shares of stock being donated

 

2.      We will then provide you with the information on our brokerage account and the steps you will need to take to make the transfer to our account.

3.      After we have received the stock in our account, we will provide you with a written receipt of your donation, which you will need for tax purposes.

4.      If you prefer to send the actual stock certificate, you will need to speak to our broker directly after providing DYF with the above information, since donating actual stock certificates must use a special form to ensure that the transfer is accomplished correctly.

 

If you have stock that has gone down in value, you can still support DYF. To maximize your benefit, sell the stock and contribute the proceeds to DYF. In most cases, you can then receive a tax deduction AND a capital loss deduction. To ensure that you qualify for this program, please consult your financial advisor on all tax related matters.

 

For more information, please contact the Director of Development at 925-680-4994 ext. 15

 

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I WANT INFORMATION ON HOW TO DONATE SUPPLIES FOR THE PROGRAMS.                                                 (Back to the top)

In-kind donations are a key component for the Diabetic Youth Foundation to have successful programs and services.  Every year, we have many needs that can be categorized into four areas:  Medical, Building, Office and Miscellaneous Items

MEDICAL SUPPLIES                                            (Back to the top)

We have an extensive list of medical needs.  Below is a partial list of our general medical needs every year.  To get a more detailed list, please contact our Camp Director or our Medical Director for the latest needs at camp.

 

Insulin (all kinds, but must be directly from the manufacturer)

Blood Glucose testing strips (all kinds)

Pump supplies

Lancets

Syringes

Plastic gloves

Etc

 

BUILDING SUPPLIES                                           (Back to the top)

With a camp that is more than 40 years old, we are constantly working on our facilities and infrastructure.  Below is a partial list of items we need to maintain our physical plant at Bearskin Meadow Camp.

 

  • Lumber (2x4, 4x4, 2x12)

  • Tiles (for the bathrooms and pool)

  • Pool Supplies

  • Paint and supplies

  • Nails

  • Screws for doing the decks

  • Toilets

  • Hand tools (hammers, screwdrivers, etc.)

  • Plumbing supplies

  • Washers and Dryers (must be electrical, not gas powered)

  • Kitchen supplies (Utensils, Cups, Plats, Misc. Kitchen Tools)

OFFICE SUPPLIES                                                 (Back to the top)

To keep our cost as low as possible, we are always looking for new of slightly used office machinery and for office supplies.  Below is a partial list of the office supplies we need to run the foundation

 

  • Computers

  • Printers

  • Laptop Projector

  • Printer cartridges

  • Paper

  • File cabinets

  • Pens/pencils

  • Desks

 

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES                             (Back to the top)

Because of the many activities at all our programs, it is critical that we have the right supplies to ensure that all our participants have a fun and positive experience.  If you have any of the following material that is in good working condition, please consider donating it to support BMC and our other programs.  Below is a partial list of our current needs.

  • Sleeping Bags

  • Arts and Crafts supplies (not scrap fabric), clay (for ceramics), construction paper, scissors, tissue paper.

  • Sports Equipment (Basketballs, Baseball/Softball Equipment, Soccer balls and shin guards)

  • Old clothes and/or costumes suitable for skits and such

  • Pool toys (Fun noodles, inter-tubes, balls, etc.)

  • Board games (Monopoly, Checkers, Chess, etc.)

  • Blankets (Lightly used)

  • Cordless Microphone

  • Snow Cone Machine

  • Fancy coffee machine (Espresso and or Cappuccino)

  • Fairly new TV’s, VCR, DVD player

  • Videos (VHS, DVD) for kids and staff

  • Boom boxes (with tape and CD player)

  • CD’s (newish, kid-friendly music)

  • Party decorations (Streamers, balloons, etc.)

  • Dressers (for decks)

  • Sunscreen and Lotion (large quantity for deck boxes)

 

  Diabetic Youth Foundation
5167 Clayton Road, Suite F,
Concord, CA 94521
Phone (925) 680-4994
Fax (925) 680-4863
Emails: info@dyf.org