Opportunities for Giving We need your support in order to continue to bring the gift of words and pictures to the children. Please consider a gift to help encourage the significance of reading. There are various opportunities to support the First R Foundation: Philanthropic Gifts $500 - all books for one grade at one school for one year $250 – books for all classrooms at one school for six months $100 - a book for all classrooms at one school for one month $50 - a book for one classroom at one school for one month Securities When a gift of securities is made, the donor receives the full value of the stock as a tax write-off without paying capital gains taxes. A gift of securities may be made by contacting your broker and giving a written request with delivery instructions to First R Foundation. Matching Gifts Many companies have a matching gift policy that may double a contribution made by an employee. Your company’s human resources department may provide the necessary information and matching gift forms. Life Insurance The First R Foundation may be named as the principal beneficiary of your insurance policy or ownership of the policy may be transferred. Should you have questions or would more information, please contact us at [email protected]