Other Ways to Give

New Mexico Voices for Children is eligible to receive donations directly from your Donor-Advised Fund. A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account that a donor opens for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations. 

To make a DAF gift, simply provide our Federal Tax Identification number (85-0348301) to your financial institution and request a DAF contribution be made to New Mexico Voices for Children.

For additional information, questions, or assistance regarding Donor-Advised Funds, please contact Christopher Cox, Grants and Development Manager, by email at ccox@nmvoices.org or by phone at (415) 722-0232.

New Mexico Voices for Children is a charitable organization eligible to receive Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) directly from your IRA. The QCD amount is excluded from taxable income, and is a direct, tax-free transfer of funds to an eligible charity, such as New Mexico Voices for Children. Any individual 70½ or older is eligible to make a QCD. 

Additionally, if you’re age 73 or older (as of 2025) and must take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), a QCD can count toward your RMD for the year. New Mexico Voices for Children can accept RMDs directly from your IRA custodian. To qualify, certain requirements must be met. Please consult a qualified financial advisor or tax attorney with questions regarding QCD and RMD rules and regulations.

Including New Mexico Voices for Children in your estate plans provides you the opportunity of creating a legacy of helping New Mexico’s children and families. Generally, planned gifts are made through a bequest in a will, charitable trust, or by designating New Mexico Voices for Children as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts.

If you are interested in making a planned gift or bequest, please contact Christopher Cox, Grants and Development Manager, by email at ccox@nmvoices.org or by phone at (415) 722-0232

You may give through a payroll deduction if your employer participates in the United Way of Central New Mexico’s Community Fund. Employers match their employees’ contributions and all administrative costs are paid for by corporate partners.

Corporate matching gift programs are a wonderful way to boost your giving potential to  New Mexico Voices for Children. In many instances, retired employees or spouses may also qualify to receive matching funds. If you are associated with a matching gift company, please send us a matching gift form with your contribution. For more information, contact your human resources department.