Ways to Give

Ways to Leave a Legacy

• Will & Trusts
  Including Mission Action in your will or living trust is an easy way to make a lasting difference—without affecting your income during your lifetime. You can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the balance after distributions have been made to other beneficiaries.


• Beneficiary Designations
  Name Mission Action as a beneficiary for assets outside of your will (non-probate assets), including your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or bank/brokerage account.


• Gifts of Retirement Assets
  Maximize your charitable impact by donating funds from an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account to provide tax benefits while supporting our mission. If you’re at least 70.5 years old, you can make tax-free gifts to Mission Action up to $108,000 from your traditional or Roth IRA, and your donation will count towards your minimum required distribution (known as a Qualified Charitable Distributions or IRA Charitable Rollovers).

Key Information

Filling out planned-giving paperwork? Here’s some key information you will need:

Mission Action (Formerly Dolores Street Community Services) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our tax ID is 94-2919302.

Business Address:
Mission Action
983 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Let Us Know

If you’ve already included Mission Action in your estate plans, please let us know. We would be honored to thank you and recognize your commitment to our mission.

All information is kept confidential and non-binding. We encourage you to consult with your financial advisor or estate planner to find the option that’s best for you.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at development@missionaction.org

Join the Legacy Society

Let us thank you for your generous gift by recognizing you as a member of the Mission Action Legacy Society. This is our small way of saying “thanks” to those generous donors who have included Mission Action in their estate plans, ensuring that we continue to serve our community into the future.

Gifts of Stock and Securities

A Smart Way to Give

Donating appreciated stock, bonds, or mutual funds is a simple and tax-efficient way to support Mission Action’s work while potentially realizing significant financial benefits.

By making a gift of securities that have increased in value, you may be able to avoid capital gains tax and claim a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the asset. Your investment in Mission Action helps us sustain vital programs for immigrant families, low-wage workers, youth, and communities facing systemic barriers.

Benefits of Giving Stock:

• You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the securities.
• You may avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation.
• Your gift makes an immediate and lasting impact on our mission.

How to Give

We recommend consulting with your financial advisor or tax professional to determine the best strategy for your situation. To make a gift of stock or other securities, please contact our development team to receive transfer instructions: development@missionaction.org.

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

Recommend a grant from your Donor Advised Fund to Mission Action and make a targeted impact with your gift.

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs): Strategic Giving with Long-Term Impact

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and flexible way to support Mission Action. By recommending a grant through your DAF, you can make an immediate impact on our programs—while potentially maximizing tax benefits and creating a legacy of giving.

Whether you give once or on a recurring basis, your support through a DAF helps sustain vital work in immigrant rights, worker justice, legal defense, and youth empowerment.

How It Works

• Contribute to your DAF through your financial institution or community foundation.
• Recommend a grant to Mission Action (EIN: 94-2919302).
• Support the work of building justice, equity, and opportunity for communities in need.

Mission Action’s Legal Information

• Legal Name: Mission Action
• Federal Tax ID: 94-2919302
• Mailing Address: 938 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA 94110
• Contact: Development Director, development@missionaction.org

Contact Us

If you’ve already recommended a grant, please let us know so we can properly acknowledge your generosity and ensure it is designated according to your wishes. Email development@missionaction.org.

Check Donations

Checks can be made payable to Mission Action and mailed to:

Attention: Donations
Mission Action
938 Valencia St.
San Francisco CA 94110

In-Kind Donations

We accept a range of in-kind donations to support our programs and clients.

Commonly Requested Items:

• Hygiene products
• Clothing (especially for seasonal drives)

Please contact us in advance to coordinate drop-offs and ensure current needs.

Workplace Giving

You can amplify your impact through workplace giving campaigns or employer match programs. Many companies match employee donations—check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies.