Thank you for your interest in donating to Second Helpings.
Your generous tax-deductible gift will fight poverty and hunger in Central Indiana by turning unused food into meals and jobs for those who need it most. Please see below for some of our most frequently asked questions about making donations. If you have additional questions or would like more information about donating, please contact us:
- Donation Services Line: (317) 632-2664 x138
- Email: development@secondhelpings.org
Tax Smart Giving Info
35-1484281
Appreciated stocks can be donated to Second Helpings by transferring them directly into our account. Since electronic transfers of stock arrive with no donor name attached, we ask that you contact us prior to transferring stock to Second Helpings. Please contact Katie Prine, Chief Relationship Officer, at katie@secondhelpings.org, with further questions.
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving account that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes.
Donor-advised funds can easily be set up through a community foundation or your financial institution, and donors recommend grants from their funds to support causes they care about. If you already have a donor-advised fund that participates in DAF Direct (such as Fidelity, DAFgiving360, and BNY Mellon), you can recommend grants to support Second Helpings here.
Below is sample language you can use when drafting your will or estate plans.
I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to Second Helpings, a nonprofit organization located at 1121 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46202, Federal Tax ID #35-1484281, for Second Helpings’ general use and purpose.
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This cannot be submitted electronically but you can mail it to:
Second Helpings
Atten: Alison Schumacher
1121 Southeastern Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Second Helpings
1121 Southeastern Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Second Helpings is a 501(c)3 organization. You can download a copy of our IRS designation letter or our W-9 form.
Donation FAQs
Second Helpings
1121 Southeastern Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Send any contact information updates or requests for removal to development@secondhelpings.org or call our donor services line at (317) 632-2664 x138.
Receiving monthly gifts allows Second Helpings to plan our budget, knowing what gifts we can depend on receiving. Scheduling a recurring gift can also help you fit giving into your monthly budgets and perhaps even see that doing so allows you to give more than you could at one time.
Please visit our donation page to make a donation in memory or honor of your loved one. Or mail a check made payable to Second Helpings to:
Second Helpings
1121 Southeastern Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
No, we only share that you made a gift on behalf of your loved one, not the amount of the gift you contributed.
Please visit this page to make an online donation to the Ken Honeywell Continuing Education Fund. Or mail a check made payable to Second Helpings, and noting this fund in the Memo line to:
Second Helpings
1121 Southeastern Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Please call our donor services line at (317) 632-2664 x130 to alert us of your intentions. We can provide donation envelopes to the funeral home if needed. We will notify you once we have received gifts in memory of your loved one.
We often have restaurants, companies, and individuals that raise money for Second Helpings by creating third party fundraising events. If you are interested in starting an event like this, please contact Becky Malkemes, Special Events Manager, at bmalkemes@secondhelpings.org or (317) 632-2664 x125.