Ways to Give

  • Help support adults with disabilities through their lifetime at Homesteads for Hope.

    A planned gift gives you the opportunity to:

    Provide support for yourself and your loved ones during and after your lifetime and reduce income taxes, capital gains taxes, and estate taxes.

    You can contact:
    David Palermo, Board Member
    palermodavid13@gmail.com‍ ‍585-272-0088

  • One of the fastest-growing vehicles for philanthropic giving are Donor Advised Funds (DAF).‍ ‍

    Do you have a Donor Advised Fund at a financial-services firm such as Vanguard or Schwab?

    You can recommend gifts from those funds to Homesteads for Hope, Inc.

  • Many people give appreciated securities as a way to both save lives and avoid capital gains taxes.

    To quickly and conveniently donate securities, contact your brokerage firm or financial adviser and:

    • Determine the amount of securities you’d like to donate.

    • Provide your broker with the routing information:

    Brokerage firm: E-Trade by Morgan Stanley

    • Account name: Homesteads for Hope, Inc.

    • Account number: 299 414885

    • DTC number: 0015

    • Federal Tax ID number: 46-2731613

    Contact Homesteads for Hope for a donation receipt. Brokerage firms do not include the name of the donor when transferring securities.

  • People who are age 70 ½ or older can contribute up to $100,000 from their IRA directly to a charity, like Homesteads for Hope, and avoid paying income taxes on the distribution.

    The gift must be directly routed from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to Homesteads for Hope. This unique gift structure also allows you to satisfy the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without claiming it as income.

    How it works:‍ ‍

    • You must be 70½ or older at the time the gift is made.

    • Request a direct transfer of funds from your IRA plan custodian to Homesteads for Hope to qualify as a tax-free gift.

    • Provide your plan custodian with the following routing information:

      • Account Name: Homesteads for Hope, Inc.

      • Nonprofit Tax ID Number: 46-2731613

    Funds held in other plans such as a 401(k) or 403(b) plan are not eligible but may be rolled over to a standard IRA and then be used for a tax-free gift to charity.

    Plan custodians do not always identify the donor, so please notify Homesteads for Hope when you donate so your gift can be matched to you when it arrives.

  • Homesteads for Hope accepts various types of non-cash, in-kind donations, such as vehicles, stock, gift cards, real estate, construction services, etc.

    Contact: Nora Venezky
    Development Director Nora@HomesteadsforHope.org to make arrangements for your non-cash donation.

  • Remembering Homesteads for Hope in your will is easy. You may leave a percentage or specify the dollar amount.

    • Simply advise your attorney to include an estate gift specifically to “Homesteads for Hope, Inc.” in your will.

  • Many employers will match your gift through an Employer Matching Program.

    Check with your employer to see if they are one of hundreds of companies participating in these matching programs.

  • Through the United Way of Rochester - you can designate a portion of your paycheck to Homesteads for Hope -

    Find us in the Directory #3352

  • SEFA: State Employees Federal Appeal is the most efficient way to give as a New York State employee.

    With SEFA, you don't have to write multiple checks to multiple organizations throughout the year.

    You can donate either by providing a one-time donation or by choosing a payroll deduction. Homesteads for Hope is proud to be an approved charity.

Ways to Give

There are 100 reasons to give, and about 100 ways to give!

See all the ways you can support Homesteads for Hope:

“
When people ask me why I give to Homesteads for Hope, my answer is simple. I do not have loved ones with special needs, but I am blessed to know people who do, and this Farm gives everyone a safe, happy, welcoming place to be themselves. Homesteads is growing solutions to really complicated problems and that kind of compassion and innovation should be supported. Donating and being involved here is important to me and my family.

Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions about giving and always consult with your tax advisor on the specifics of your charitable giving and taxes.
”
— David Palermo, CFP - Private Wealth Advisor, Endeavor Wealth Advisory Group

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  • "First time coming and it was so nice!!! There was also live music too with tons of seating. I would come again next year to pick more flowers!"

    —Aleysha Dominguez

  • "Homesteads for Hope is a great organization. The farm sells locally grown food."

    —David Larter

  • "Homesteads for Hope had me from my first visit! There is so much to be part of and to take part in yet the pace is casual and non-pressured. Truly a place for everyone, Homesteads for Hope is a little slice of heaven right around the corner. Visit once ...you'll be back!"

    —Jeannine DeRoo

  • "The property is beautiful and the staff are the best! I love visiting the cafe’ as well. There are always special treats for me to purchase, including beautiful fresh picked flowers. The Thursday night events are a great place for the whole family to relax and enjoy the property."

    —Jane Moore

  • "Nice stop while biking the Erie Canal Trail with food and music for good causes."

    —Scot Egg

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    —Rhonda SanFilipo

  • "Always a joy to visit, speak with the staff, and even volunteer in the fields. You can't help but walk away with a smile on your face."

    —James Shaw

  • "Adorable, peaceful place for a county style summer evening, complete with a great duo, singing live with a guitar! Name families were enjoying a piece of normal. Very nice food truck, ice creams, and benches next to canal - can't be better!"

    —Mohri Hime

  • "What a great place to go for fresh garden food. A place where the workers are very friendly , and plant and grow the fresh produce themselves . A quiet , nice place in the back with a pond and picnic tables around. Events for people to choose from to attend. Love it there."

    —Cheryl Arnold

  • "Wonderful farming community that assists disabled/challenged adults learn job skills. Has a little store that sells the vegetables they farm and crafts created by the students. A great organization to put your support behind."

    —Linda Short

  • "A beautiful spot adding beauty to the world"

    —Kevin Markman

  • "What an amazing place for people of all abilities! It is so heartwarming to see people thrive in such an welcoming learning environment."

    —Jacqueline Yates

  • "A terrific organization with a very clear mission - and passionate, dedicated staff who are working tirelessly to develop programs and services that center on fostering independence, specialized skills development, and socialization opportunities for folks with developmental disabilities. Beyond this essential aim, there are opportunities abound to explore a working farm, with recreational and other special events throughout the year. As a musical performer for their Harvest BBQs and Fundraising Gala, I have enjoyed not only the beauty of this location, but surely the spirit and sense of community evident with those participating in the activities. Kudos to Jenny and the team at H4H!"

    —Adam Whiting