Your support changes lives!

There is no easier way to support EduCare than by donating online or writing a check! But did you know that there are many additional ways to give?
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If you would prefer to donate by mail or phone, or you have questions:

To donate by mail, please make your check payable to EduCare Foundation and mail to: EduCare Foundation, 16134 Wyandotte Street, Van Nuys, California 91406.

To donate by phone, call us at (818) 646-5239.

If you have questions, or would like assistance with a large donation, please reach out to our Fund Development Director, Michael Rawson, by phone or email.

The EduCare Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations to EduCare are tax-deductible within the guidelines of US Law. You will receive an email donation receipt as your official record for tax purposes and regular updates on how your support positively impacts our youth. 

There are so many ways to give to EduCare!

  • Monthly Giving

    When you give a little every month, you help a lot! Join our monthly giving club, the EduCare Ambassadors, when you making your monthly donation.

  • Heartset Giving Circle

    When you donate $1,000 ($85/month) or more annually, you become Heartset Giving Circle member!

  • Legacy Gifts

    Add EduCare to your will or make us a beneficiary of any account (investment, bank, retirement, or insurance), and leave a legacy to EduCare!


  • Give Appreciated Securities

    Garner a charitable donation and support students! To ensure proper crediting of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, contact our Fund Development Director.

  • Give Real Estate

    Ready to sell a property you’ve owned for many years? Rather than capital gains, realize a charitable deduction for fair market value. Contact our Fund Development Director for details.

  • Give Life Insurance

    If you own a life insurance policy that’s no longer needed, it can become a vehicle for charitable giving. Speak to your insurance agent for guidance on which forms to complete.

  • IRA Charitable Rollover

    You can give up to $100,000 from your IRA to a qualified charity like EduCare without paying income tax on the gift. If you’re 70½ or older, it’s easy to benefit students and get tax benefits in return!

  • Life Income Gift

    Transfer assets now and continue to receive income from your contribution. Create lifetime income and support EduCare! Contact our Fund Development Director for details, and speak to your CPA.

  • Corporate Match – Double your Gift

    Many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions (sometimes even after retirement)! Find out if your employer participates.

  • Fundraise for EduCare

    Share your passion for supporting our students by launching your own fundraiser for EduCare. It’s easy and fun – all you need is the occasion!

  • Support EduCare While You Shop

    Coming in 2025!

Thank you!

EduCare changes lives

“EduCare has had a positive impact on my life and has given me positive influences. The EduCare environment has been welcoming from the very beginning. I have met people who have helped me when I am in need. I know I can go to an EduCare staff member for anything. And they always help me so then I get to help others.”

— Isabel A., EduCare student

“Our programs provide students with a safe environment, a positive social atmosphere, and the resources and support to gain quality knowledge.”

— Vianca Carchi, EduCare Senior Site Coordinator, Sylmar High School (LAUSD)

“EduCare has had an extraordinary impact on my ability to be of service to myself, to my loved ones, and to my community. The amazing impact it has on students’ lives physically, mentally and emotionally is quite profound.”

— Nicholas Brown, EduCare Board Member

“EduCare and the programs they offer have helped me get out of my comfort zone and become less shy. I now consider myself a social person and strong leader thanks to EduCare.”

— Nathan R., EduCare Student

“EduCare has made a great impact on my life in terms of learning, feeling safe, asking for help, and much more. Being in the EduCare program changed my life in many ways.”

— Valeria A., former EduCare student

“It's such an honor to be part of an organization that is doing such tremendous work in the community and to see how they are changing lives. It has been so heartwarming that I actually increased my giving so they would have more funds to put wherever the need was.”

— Kamin Samuel, EduCare Board Member

 

Thank you!