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Discover the many ways you can support JT Dorsey and find the giving option that best aligns with your goals.

Support JT Dorsey in the way that works best for you. Whether you choose to give online, by mail, through stocks or securities, via ACH transfer, or as part of a long-term giving plan, every contribution helps create meaningful opportunities for players and our community.

Support the Game. Create Opportunities. Change Lives.

GIVE NOW

  • Online

    Online payments are processed through Zeffy, a platform that allows nonprofit organizations to receive 100% of your donation without additional platform fees. Zeffy may suggest an optional tip during checkout, which you can set to zero if you prefer.

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  • Mail

    You may also support FC DELCO by sending a check via mail.


    Please make checks payable to Spirit Soccer Club of Chester County Inc. (DBA FC DELCO) Attn: Donor Relations.


    Mail your gift to:

    1950 Butler Pike #266, Conshohocken, PA 19428

  • Stocks & Securities

    Donating appreciated stock to a nonprofit organization allows a donor to avoid capital gains tax and claim a fair market reduction, maximizing your gift’s impact.


    How to Make a Gift of Stock

    Please reach out directly to JT Dorsey for instructions regarding stock transfers.


    Giving Securities Held in Certificate Form

    Please reach out directly to JT Dorsey.


    Giving Mutual Funds and Bonds

    Please reach out directly to JT Dorsey.


    Other Types of Assets

    If you would like to make a gift of other assets not listed above, please reach out directly to JT Dorsey.

  • ACH

    ACH gifts can either be made through our donation platform or by completing an ACH transfer authorization form.


    Alternatively, you may complete an ACH transfer form with an electronic signature. Funds can then be withdrawn directly from your bank account through the Automated Clearing House network on the recurring basis you request.


    Questions? Reach out to JT Dorsey.

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  • Donor Advised Funds

    If you manage your charitable giving through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can easily recommend a grant to support JT Dorsey.


    How to Initiate

    Log in to your DAF provider’s portal and search for JT Dorsey to begin the grant recommendation process.


    Designation

    You may designate your gift toward General Support or a specific JTDF program.


    Notification

    DAF grants may arrive without your contact information. Please email us at admin@jtdorsey.org after recommending a grant so we can properly acknowledge your contribution and ensure it is credited appropriately.

  • Matching Gifts

    Many employers offer matching gift programs that can increase the impact of your support by matching charitable donations or volunteer hours contributed by their employees.


    To see if your employer participates in a matching gift program, enter your employer’s name below.


    Please note that the information provided is for reference only and does not guarantee eligibility. If your company is not listed, we recommend contacting your HR department or matching gift coordinator to confirm your employer’s current program and guidelines.


    Some employers may also match contributions made by retirees and/or spouses.

GIVE OVER TIME

  • Make A Pledge

    A pledge is a commitment to make a gift over a period of time through scheduled payments. You choose the amount, timeline, and flexible payment plan that works best for you.


    What is a pledge exactly?

    A pledge is a non-binding promise to donate a specific amount over a set period. It helps us plan our long-term projects with confidence.


    Can I change my pledge later?

    Of course. Life happens. You can adjust the amount or timing of your gift at any time by contacting our donor relations team.


    Is my pledge tax-deductible?

    Yes, your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a formal receipt once the funds are transferred.

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  • Make A New Pledge

    Choose Your Payment Method

    Pledge payments can be made both digitally and through mail.


    Choose Your Impact

    Decide on the amount you wish to contribute. Whether it’s a one-time gift or a recurring monthly commitment, every bit fuels our mission.


    Share Your Details

    Fill out our secure pledge form. You can choose to fulfill your pledge immediately via credit card or request an invoice to pay by check or wire transfer at a later date.

    Make A New Pledge
  • Make A Pledge Payment

    Fulfilling Your Pledge

    Thank you for your commitment to supporting JT Dorsey and our mission. Once you’ve made a pledge, there are several convenient ways to complete your gift. Simply choose the payment method that works best for you.


    1. Pay Online (Credit/Debit Card)

    The quickest and easiest way to fulfill your pledge is through our secure online giving portal. Major credit cards and other available digital payment options are accepted.


    Note: When available, you may choose to cover the processing fee so more of your contribution directly supports JTDF’s mission.


    2. Physical Check

    If you prefer to fulfill your pledge by check, please make it payable to JT Dorsey. To help us properly credit your gift, include “Pledge Fulfillment” and your Donor ID, if applicable, in the memo line.


    For current mailing instructions, please contact JT Dorsey at admin@jtdorsey.org.


    3. Bank Wire or ACH Transfer

    For larger contributions, a direct bank transfer may be a convenient and efficient way to fulfill your pledge.

    To request current wire or ACH transfer instructions, please email admin@jtdorsey.org.


    4. Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)

    If you manage your charitable giving through a Donor-Advised Fund, such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you may recommend a grant to support JT Dorsey.


    How to Initiate

    Log in to your DAF provider’s portal and search for JT Dorsey. If you need JTDF’s legal or tax information to complete your recommendation, please contact admin@jtdorsey.org.


    Designation

    You may designate your gift toward General Support or another eligible JTDF program.


    Notification

    DAF grants may arrive without your contact information. Please email admin@jtdorsey.org after recommending your grant so we can thank you and ensure your contribution is properly credited to your pledge.


    5. Stocks & Securities

    Gifts of appreciated stocks or securities can be another meaningful way to fulfill your pledge. Donating eligible assets directly may also provide certain tax advantages, including potentially reducing capital gains taxes while allowing the full value of the gift to support JT Dorsey.


    When is my pledge payment due?

    Most pledges are fulfilled within the same calendar year, with flexible payment schedules available, including monthly, quarterly, or annual payments. If you did not select a specific payment date, we’ll send a friendly reminder as the end of the giving period approaches.


    Will I receive a receipt?

    Yes. Online contributions receive an electronic receipt after payment. For checks, wire transfers, or other giving methods, JT Dorsey will provide appropriate acknowledgment once your contribution has been received and processed.


    Can I set up automatic payments?

    Absolutely. When available through our online giving portal, simply select the Recurring option and choose the payment schedule that works best for you.


    For current transfer instructions, please contact admin@jtdorsey.org.

    Pay My Pledge Online
  • Give A Recurring Gift

    Option 1: Give Online via Zeffy (Recommended)


    We use Zeffy, the only zero-fee fundraising platform for nonprofits. When you give through Zeffy, 100% of your donation goes directly to our programs.

    • One-Time or Recurring: Choose to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly pledge.
    • Payment Methods: Zeffy securely accepts Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH.
    • Instant Receipt: You will receive a tax-deductible receipt via email immediately after your gift is processed.

    Note: During checkout, Zeffy may ask for a voluntary contribution to keep their services free for charities like ours. This is entirely optional and can be adjusted to any amount.

    Give Online via Zeffy
  • Give By Mail

    Option 2: Give by Mail

    If you prefer to fulfill your pledge or send a gift via check, we welcome your support through the mail.

    1. Make your check payable to: Spirit Soccer Club of Chester County Inc. (DBA FC DELCO)
    2. Memo Line: Please write General Donation or Pledge Payment so we can track your gift correctly.
    3. Recurring Gifts via Mail: Many donors use their bank’s Online Bill Pay service to automatically mail a check each month.

    Please mail your check to:

    Spirit Soccer Club of Chester County Inc. (DBA FC DELCO)

    ATTN: Development Department

    1950 Butler Pike #266, Conshohocken, PA 19428

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PLAN YOUR GIFT

  • Planned Giving Overview

    Learn About Planned Giving

    With a planned gift, you create a lasting legacy.


    What is planned giving?

    Planned giving involves providing a future gift to a 501(c)(3) organization through your financial and estate planning. FC DELCO welcomes gifts made through various planned giving arrangements.

    • Enable you to leave a legacy for FC DELCO.
    • May entitle you to charitable income and/or gift or estate tax deductions.
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  • Deferred Gifts

    Bequests

    A bequest allows you to include a charitable gift in your will or estate plan, providing a meaningful way to support JT Dorsey and its mission for future generations. Bequests can be structured as a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or designated property.

    • General — A gift made from the general assets of your estate
    • Demonstrative — A gift made from a specific source, such as a designated bank account
    • Specific — A gift of a particular asset, such as cash, property, a vehicle, artwork, or jewelry
    • Residuary — A gift made from the remaining estate after debts, expenses, and other distributions have been fulfilled

    Bequests allow you to make a lasting impact without affecting your finances during your lifetime and may provide certain estate tax benefits.


    Retirement Plans

    Retirement assets, including IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and certain pension plans, may provide opportunities to support JT Dorsey as part of your charitable and estate planning.

    • Eligible donors may make qualified charitable distributions directly from certain IRA accounts
    • Qualified distributions may count toward required minimum distributions when applicable
    • Retirement assets may also be designated to a charitable organization through beneficiary planning

    Life Insurance

    Life insurance can provide another way to make a meaningful future contribution without significantly affecting your current finances. Donors may name JT Dorsey as a beneficiary of all or a portion of an eligible life insurance policy, allowing the designated proceeds to support JTDF’s mission in the future.

  • Income Gifts

    Charitable Gift Annuities

    A charitable gift annuity is an agreement between a donor and a qualified charitable organization that provides the donor or designated annuitant with regular payments for life in exchange for a charitable gift.


    Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts (CRAT)

    A CRAT allows a donor to place assets into an irrevocable trust that provides fixed payments to designated beneficiaries for life or a specified period. The remaining assets are then transferred to the designated charitable organization.


    Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (CRUT)

    A CRUT is an irrevocable charitable trust designed to provide payments to designated beneficiaries while ultimately supporting a chosen charitable organization. It may also offer financial and tax-planning benefits depending on the donor’s circumstances.


    Pooled Income Funds

    A pooled income fund combines charitable gifts from multiple donors for investment purposes. Donors may receive income during their lifetime and potentially qualify for a partial charitable deduction, with the remaining portion of the gift ultimately benefiting the designated charity.

  • Protect Donor Assets

    Charitable Lead Trusts

    A charitable lead trust is an irrevocable trust designed to reduce a beneficiary’s potential transfer taxes while donating to charity for a set period of time before the balance passes to noncharitable beneficiaries.


    Retained Life Estates

    A retained life estate allows a person to donate their home or real property while continuing to live in it for life. The donor receives an immediate income tax deduction but remains responsible for property tax, maintenance, and insurance.

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  • Leave Your Legacy

    Your legacy gift to JT Dorsey is an investment in the future of our programs and helps ensure that soccer remains accessible and affordable for families in our community.


    Want to include JT Dorsey in your estate plans?

    Our team can help you explore ways to support your philanthropic goals while planning for the future. Contact admin@jtdorsey.org to learn more about including JT Dorsey in your will, trust, or estate plan.

    • Bequests: Leave a specific gift, such as cash, stock, real estate, or other property, to JT Dorsey through your will or trust.
    • Beneficiary Designations: Designate JT Dorsey as a beneficiary of all or a portion of an IRA, retirement account, bank account, or life insurance policy.
    • IRA Charitable Giving: Eligible donors may make charitable gifts directly from an IRA to support JT Dorsey.

    If you have already included JT Dorsey in your will or trust, please let us know so we can recognize your generosity and thank you for your support. Contact us at admin@jtdorsey.org.


    Please consider this page an informational resource designed to help you explore your philanthropic goals. The information provided is for general and illustrative purposes only and should not be considered investment, legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice. JT Dorsey recommends consulting with your own legal, tax, and/or financial advisor when considering a planned gift.

  • Charitable Bequest

    Your charitable bequest can play an important role in supporting the future of JT Dorsey. Unless otherwise designated, bequests received by JT Dorsey will be directed according to the organization’s current gift and endowment policies.


    Specific

    “I give, devise and bequeath to JT Dorsey [the sum of $______ / ______ shares of stock in ______ Company / my real property commonly known as _________] to be used as its Board of Directors deems advisable in support of JT Dorsey’s mission and programs.”


    Residual / Percentage

    “I give, devise and bequeath to JT Dorsey [the residue of my estate / ______% of my estate] to be used as its Board of Directors deems advisable in support of JT Dorsey’s mission and programs.”


    Contingent

    A contingent bequest allows you to name JT Dorsey as an alternate beneficiary of all or a portion of your estate. JT Dorsey would receive the designated gift only if your primary beneficiary or beneficiaries do not survive you.


    “If ________ is not living at the time of my death, I give to JT Dorsey [the sum of $________ / the residue of my estate / ______% of the residue of my estate] to be used as its Board of Directors deems advisable in support of JT Dorsey’s mission and programs.”

  • Beneficiary Designations

    You can designate FC DELCO as a beneficiary of part or all of your retirement plan assets or insurance policies by completing a form from your account provider, separate from your will or trust.

    1. Request a beneficiary designation form from the administrator of your retirement plan or insurance provider.
    2. Complete the form, naming FC DELCO as a beneficiary for a percentage or specific amount.
    3. Please let us know when you have completed and submitted the form so we may recognize you.
  • IRA Charitable Rollover

    A gift of appreciated securities can be a tax-efficient way to support JT Dorsey, potentially allowing you to receive a charitable deduction based on the market value of the assets while avoiding certain capital gains taxes.


    Who qualifies? 

    Individuals age 70½ or older may be eligible.


    What accounts can I transfer from? 

    Qualified gifts must be transferred directly to JT Dorsey from an eligible traditional or Roth IRA.


    How much can I transfer? 

    Eligible individuals may transfer up to the applicable annual IRS limit.