TRANSfORMATIONAL GIVING
Caring for the Few
Who Care for the Many
Every day, first responders answer the call for others during moments of crisis, tragedy, and trauma. Yet too often, the emotional toll of this service goes unseen and unsupported.
Your transformational gift helps First Responder Trauma Services (FRTS) provide life-saving behavioral health services, peer support, trauma recovery programs, family support, and critical incident response to the men and women who protect our communities.
By making a significant investment in FRTS, you become a partner in building a future where no first responder faces trauma alone.
Ways to Make a Transformational Gift
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Cash Contributions
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Appreciated Securities (Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds)
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Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRAs)
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Corporate Matching Gifts
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Planned and Legacy Gifts
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Real Estate and Other Assets
Donating Appreciated Stock
A Powerful Way to Give
Many donors are surprised to learn that donating appreciated securities is often one of the most tax-efficient ways to support a nonprofit organization.
Benefits to You
When you donate appreciated stock that you have owned for more than one year:
Avoid Capital Gains Tax
If you sell appreciated stock, you may owe capital gains taxes on the increase in value.
When you donate the stock directly to FRTS, you generally avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation.
Receive a Charitable Deduction
In many cases, donors may be eligible to claim a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift, subject to IRS limitations.
Maximize Your Impact
Because capital gains taxes are avoided, more of the asset's value supports the mission you care about.
Benefits to First Responder
Trauma Services
Greater Giving Capacity
Donors can often contribute more through appreciated securities than they might through cash alone.
Expanded Program Funding
Stock gifts allow FRTS to expand critical services, including:
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Crisis response services
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Peer support programs
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Family resilience initiatives
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Trauma recovery programs
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Suicide prevention efforts
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Community outreach and education
Long-Term Sustainability
Transformational gifts help create lasting support systems for first responders and their families.
Example
A Stock Donation in Action
Imagine you purchased stock years ago for $10,000.
Today, that stock is worth $50,000.
If you sell it first:
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You may owe capital gains taxes on the $40,000 gain.
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Less money remains available for charitable giving.
If you donate the stock directly:
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Capital gains tax may be avoided.
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You may qualify for a charitable deduction based on the stock's fair market value.
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FRTS receives the full value of the gift to support its mission.
Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.
Your Legacy Can Save Lives
Transformational gifts provide more than funding—they create hope, healing,
and resilience for those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.
Whether through a major gift, appreciated securities, a donor-advised fund,
or a planned gift, your generosity helps ensure that first responders
and their families have access to the support they deserve.
Together, we can build a future where those who
serve our communities receive the care they need to thrive.
Contact Us
For information about making a transformational gift, donating securities,
or discussing legacy giving opportunities, please contact:
First Responder Trauma Services
Email: frts911@911overwatch.org
Phone: (970) 222-4193
Here are some ways you can get involved:
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DONATE: Make a one-time or recurring donation
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VOLUNTEER: Join our volunteer network to help with events or outreach
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SPONSOR: Partner with us to fund programs and expand our reach
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FUNDRAISE: Start your own fundraiser to rally your community around this important cause