Planned Giving

Many generous individuals wish to make gifts in the future to the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee. They are giving through their estate plans or making immediate contributions that can generate a life income or special tax benefits.

Each year, those individuals who choose to place the YMCA in their wills or estate plans become members of the Heritage Club.

There are many ways of giving to the YMCA including annuities, trusts and life insurance.  For more information email us at giving@ymcamke.org or call our Financial Development Office at 414-224-9622.

Other Ways to Give

Immediate Gifts
Contributions can be made with stock, cash, credit card, or through a small increase to your monthly membership bank draft.

• To make a gift of stock, ask your broker to contact the Financial Development Office at (414) 224-9622.
• To make a gift of cash, send your contribution to the Branch Executive at your local YMCA or mail it to: YMCA Association Office, Financial Development, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Ste. 4000, Milwaukee, WI 53203.
• To make a gift by credit card, call the Financial Development Office at (414) 224-9622.
• To make a gift through an increase in your monthly membership bank draft, visit the membership service desk at your local YMCA and ask to make a change in your electronic fund transfer agreement.

"In Honor of" and "In Memory of" Gifts
Many people choose to honor friends and family by making contributions to the YMCA. Memorial and honorarial gifts are recognized to both the donor and the family of those who are being remembered.