Other Ways to Donate
DMARC works in partnership with many organizations, businesses, and individuals to secure funding and leverage in-kind donations and services to ensure that all possible resources are made available to help families in need.
As DMARC carefully stewards the financial gifts of loyal and new donors and volunteers, we recognize there are many worthy charitable causes deserving of your consideration.
On behalf of the more than 16,000 individuals assisted each month through the DMARC Food Pantry Network and other supportive services, we thank you for your caring commitment and generous support.
Estates and Planned Giving
A legacy or planned gift has traditionally been defined as one that an individual creates during his or her lifetime, to benefit a favorite charity or cause after their passing. A bequest in your will naming DMARC or changing the beneficiary on a life insurance policy to DMARC are both simple and meaningful ways to create YOUR legacy.
Endow Iowa Tax Credits
Giving a gift to DMARC’s Endow Iowa Fund is a great way to help support DMARC’s mission! Contributing to the Fund allows you to make a gift to the future of Iowa while also receiving a generous 25% state tax credit.
Bunching
Bunching is where filers plan their charitable gifts over two (or more) years. They give the same amount that they would have over that span of time, but they give it all in one year. Bunching charitable contributions all in one year allows filers to itemize deductions where otherwise, they would not be allowed to do so.
Appreciated Stocks and Securities Transfer
Consider the tax benefits of donating appreciated stocks and securities when considering your next gift to DMARC.
Gifts of Grain
Learn more and download a form to complete and send in to DMARC Offices.
Farm to Food Donation Tax Credit
The Farm to Food Donation tax credit is for farmers who donate self-produced food commodities to food banks and food pantries in an amount equaling the lesser of $5,000 or 15% of the value of the commodities donated during the tax year for which the credit is claimed. Qualifying food commodities must be “apparently wholesome food”, meaning food that meets all quality and labeling standards imposed by Federal, State, and local laws and regulations even though the food may not be readily marketable due to appearance, age, freshness, grade, size, surplus, or other conditions. DMARC is a registered organization with the Iowa Department of Revenue to receive Farm to Food Donations.
Learn more about the Farm to Food Donation Tax Credit.
Make a Pledge
You can make a pledge of support to DMARC! A pledge is a signed and dated commitment making a gift over a specified period of time with pre-scheduled payments.
Automatic Transfer Authorization
Download a form to complete and send in to DMARC Offices.
Employer Matching Gifts
DMARC donors can double or triple the impact of financial gifts and/or volunteer service to DMARC through an employer matching gift program.
Iowa ONE GIFT Contributions
The State of Iowa’s annual One Gift Campaign allows State employees to contribute to DMARC and other approved charitable agencies through payroll deduction.