Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, tax ID #91-0681207. Community support plays a large part in ensuring that we can work to create an accessible, inclusive world. We are sincerely thankful to our supporters and their commitment to the communities we serve throughout Western Washington. Visit our Volunteer page to learn about volunteering opportunities at HSDC.
Make a Donation Now
If you’d like to support HSDC with a donation, there are several options:
- Donate or make a pledge online.
- Call or email. If you prefer to make a gift over the phone or have any questions, please contact Carol Brown, Director of Development, at (206) 388-1286 or development@hsdc.org.
- Mail your gift. All gifts sent by mail should be made payable to Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC). Please send your check or money order to:
Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center
Attn: Development
1625 19th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122 - King County employees can give to HSDC using our KCEGP code: 9267.
- Public employees for Washington State can give to HSDC through the Combined Fund Drive. Our charity code is #0320822.
Donate Used Assistive Technology & Other Supplies
If you have assistive technology, office supplies, or office furniture that needs a new home, we’d love to hear from you! We refurbish donated assistive technology with the help of community partners and provide them to our low-income clients at a reduced cost.
Corporate Sponsorships
One of the most powerful statements a corporation can make is its commitment to the community. We welcome inquiries from corporations and foundations about potential partnerships. Contact us for more information at development@hsdc.org or 206-388-1286.
You can view a list of our current corporate supporters here.
- Become an annual sponsor. Join one of our many sponsors and maximize your philanthropic dollars by becoming an annual sponsor and receiving year-round benefits, including event-specific recognition at one or both of HSDC’s signature fundraising events.
- Become an event sponsor. Partner with HSDC to support children and adults with communication differences by sponsoring one of our annual events, Cocktails & Connections or the Froggy Fun Run 1K Family Dash. We often have various one-off events during the year, as well.
- Direct matching gifts to HSDC.
- Request HSDC speakers for presentations or workplace giving campaigns. If United Way is supporting your efforts, please direct your speaker requests through them. Otherwise, please contact us directly if you are interested in a speaker to talk about how workplace giving can benefit people and nonprofits in our community.
Give a Gift of Stock
Contributions of stock provide valuable support to HSDC and can also provide significant tax benefits to the donor.
The value of your transfer of stock is calculated as the average between the high and low quotes on the day your stocks leave your control. For example, on July 1, when you mail a stock certificate for one hundred shares to HSDC (or the day your broker transfers the stock into the HSDC investment account), the high is $24 and the low is $20. At the average price of $22 per share, your gift is worth $2,200.
If you have owned your stock for at least one year (appreciated stock), you will receive a tax deduction for the full value of its appreciated value at the time of your donation. A transfer of appreciated stock avoids the paying capital gains tax and you do not pay commissions for selling the stock. (Brokerage fees are paid out of your donation, however.) These advantages make it possible to give larger gifts than if you give only donations of cash.
If you would like to donate stock to HSDC that has depreciated in value since you bought it, we recommend that you sell your stock and write a check to HSDC in order to claim the loss and pay less in taxes.
To make a contribution of stock, please contact our Development Department at development@hsdc.org or (206) 323-3770. We will connect you with our Finance staff. During the process, you will be asked to provide your name, name of the security, number of shares, and date of transfer.
Planned Giving
Planned gifts provide creative and flexible strategies for your estate and charitable planning. The greatest benefit, however, lies in knowing you are supporting a cause that is important to you and provides a critical service to the community. When including HSDC in your estate plans, you can make a difference by supporting us with a bequest directed at a specific program or HSDC as a whole.
We’d be happy to discuss your options with you or your adviser. For more information or to schedule a time to meet, please contact our Development Department at development@hsdc.org or (206) 323-3770.
Double Your Contribution
If you work for an employer with a Matching Gift Program, you may be able to double your gift to HSDC. Check the list below for matching institutions and contact your employer for a matching form.