Pittsburgh’s transformation into a city where people can thrive without owning a car is underway, thanks to the generous people who donate their time and resources to BikePGH!
Support from people like you helps us build biking and walking into the daily lives of all Pittsburghers, improving our quality of life and reducing the harmful effects of car dependence in our communities.
With your support, we can continue to build community, advocate for changes to our city’s infrastructure and policy, and educate drivers, riders, and pedestrians. Supporting BikePGH means nurturing a vibrant and connected network of bike advocates and making an investment in the future of our city.
There are so many ways to show your support for BikePGH beyond making a donation via credit card at bikepgh.org/donate — This blog breaks down your options and provides guidance for your next steps.
Your support helps us advocate for bike lanes, better pedestrian infrastructure, and policies that support active transportation. Whether you’re commuting to work, cruising for fun, or walking with your kiddos, BikePGH is working behind the scenes to make every trip safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
Ways to Give
All donations come with a BikePGH Membership!
Gift Options with Immediate Impact
Lifetime Membership
You can elevate your regular giving by becoming a Lifetime Member with a gift of $5,000 or more. Lifetime Members receive:
You can elevate your regular giving by becoming a Lifetime Member with a gift of $5,000 or more. Lifetime Members receive:
- transformative support of BikePGH’s mission and programs
- A premium, specially branded edition Lifetime Member item
- Recognition on the BikePGH website & in our annual report
- An invitation to an Annual Lifetime Members event with the Executive Director and members of the leadership team
- Invitation to BikePGH special events
- Membership for life; no more membership renewal notices
- Be the first to hear updates about BikePGH’s initiatives, long term strategy, with the opportunity to support brand new programs
Stocks
Many donors find that giving appreciated stocks or mutual funds is a great way to manage capital gains tax and enjoy a generous charitable deduction on their taxes. Plus, these assets can also be used to fund a charitable trust or life income agreement.
Please contact your broker and provide the following transfer information for Bike Pittsburgh’s account at Vanguard:
Vanguard
DTC Routing Number: 0062
Account Name: Bike Pittsburgh Inc – Brokerage Account
Account Number: 39722291
Comment: Please list donor name
For questions, contact Vanguard’s transfer services at 877-662-7447.
If you’re considering making a gift of stock to Bike Pittsburgh, please let us know your plans and provide details about the type and number of shares you’ll be transferring. This helps us ensure you receive proper credit and a receipt for your tax records.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFS)
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an effective tool for philanthropy that enables you to place various assets into a dedicated investment account meant for charitable giving. As a donor advisor, you can suggest grants to eligible charities from your DAF. You receive a charitable tax deduction when you transfer your assets into the DAF.
Whether through The Pittsburgh Foundation or providers like Vanguard, Schwab, or Fidelity, you can recommend grants to Bike Pittsburgh over time while receiving an immediate tax deduction.
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer to match charitable donations made by their employees. If you or your spouse work for, or are retired from, a company with this benefit, your generous gift to Bike Pittsburgh could be doubled or even tripled!
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you’re age 70 ½ or older, you can make a tax-free distribution of up to $105,000 from your IRA directly to Bike Pittsburgh. This Qualified Charitable Distribution not only supports our mission but also helps you meet your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without increasing your taxable income. Often referred to as “IRA Charitable Rollover Gifts,” these gifts are distributions paid directly from an IRA to Bike Pittsburgh.
Cryptocurrency
Bike Pittsburgh can accept cryptocurrency donations through Giving Block: Visit thegivingblock.com/donate and search Bike Pittsburgh to make your donation.
Cars and Real Estate
Donate your used vehicle or real estate and turn it into a bike lane! Bike Pittsburgh partners with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to process donations in the form of motor vehicles and real estate assets. Check out careasy.org/nonprofit/bike-pittsburgh to begin the process of donating your car or givingproperty.org/bikepgh for real estate.
Planning a Lasting Legacy
Bequests in Your Will
Including a gift to Bike Pittsburgh in your will is a meaningful way to sustain our mission beyond your lifetime—without affecting your current financial situation. You can simply instruct your attorney to prepare a codicil or amendment to your will, ensuring that future generations of Pittsburghers will live in a city where biking and walking is commonplace.
Beneficiary Designations
Selecting Bike Pittsburgh as a beneficiary of your IRA, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund avoids taxes and directs the full value of your gift to a cause you care about: equitable mobility and transportation.
While some prefer to leave a gift in their wills or estates, others appreciate the increased flexibility of a beneficiary designation. You might consider naming Bike Pittsburgh as a beneficiary of your:
- IRA or retirement plan
- Life insurance policy
- Commercial annuity
- Donor advised fund
Designating Bike Pittsburgh as a beneficiary can have a big impact and may avoid unwanted taxes for your heirs.
Questions?
Laura SanBoeuf Paris, CFRE, Bike Pittsburgh’s Development Director is available to work with you or your professional advisor to explore smart ways of giving; you can contact her at 412-325-4334 or laura@bikepgh.org
To direct a gift to Bike Pittsburgh, Inc.:
Legal Name: Bike Pittsburgh, Inc.
Address: 188 43rd Street, Suite 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Federal Tax ID Number: 36-4491002
We encourage you to consult with your attorney or financial advisor to determine which giving strategy best fits your situation.
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