Make an Impact
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation’s sole purpose is to raise funds to support the mission of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club.
New York City's most at-promise children need you now more than ever. Your support today will help the Foundation ensure that Madison's members are empowered to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens who excel in school and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
On behalf of the more than 3,000 members of Madison, we thank you. A donation today is an investment in tomorrow. Make a safe, secure online gift by clicking the button below.
Steven Elbaum joined the Madison Board in March 2019 serving on the Brooklyn Advisory Board, on the Board of Directors (2019-2025) and most recently as Chairman of the Board (2023-2025). His impact on our organization was profound, setting a standard of excellence and compassion that will forever be woven into the fabric of our institution.
Alongside his wife, sister, and brother-in-law, Steven co-founded the Elbaum Family Clubhouse, aimed at providing support for youth in Brownsville, Brooklyn—his childhood neighborhood. The Elbaum Family Clubhouse is a testament to Steven’s commitment to helping others and ensuring that the next generation had opportunities to succeed.
Ways to Make a Gift
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Please make checks payable to Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation and note special purposes, if any, on the memo line. Checks can be mailed to:
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation, PO Box 1185, New York, NY 10039
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You have the power to transform the lives of Madison's members by becoming a monthly donor. As a member of the Great Futures Club, your consistent support allows us to serve our kids today and creates stability to allow us to plan for tomorrow.
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Many donors choose to recommend a gift to the Foundation from a Donor Advised Fund.
What is a Donor Advised Fund?
A direct donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a philanthropic vehicle for individuals, families and businesses, providing a means to donate cash, publicly-traded stock, and, in some cases certain liquid assets, to a public charity. It allows the donor to make a charitable contribution and receive an immediate tax benefit.
Recommend a gift to Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation:
Recommend a gift using the Foundation's EIN number: 85-4129850. Please note that the Foundation may not receive notification of your gift and its purpose if received through a Donor Advised Fund. Please email Anna Phewa at aphewa@madisonsquarefoundation.org to notify Madison of your gift.
What restrictions exist for Donor Advised Funds?
The donor will not receive an income tax charitable deduction when a grant is made to the Foundation from a donor-advised fund since the tax benefit was already received when donating to the DAF.
A grant from a DAF cannot be used to fulfill a legally enforceable pledge or result in the donor or any related party receiving more than an incidental benefit. Raffle tickets, tickets to special events, auction items, and benefits conferred in connection with the DAF grant are not permitted. This includes partial payment of a table, ticket or sponsorship of the Foundation’s special events.
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 imposes stiff penalties in the form of excise taxes for DAF sponsors as well as DAF donors for violation of the rules governing permissible distributions from DAFs.
For more information about IRS guidelines, see IRS Donor-Advised Funds Guide Sheet Explanation.
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By including Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation in your plans, you can ensure that generations of children and teens can benefit from the Club’s life-changing programs. Please contact Anna Phewa, Senior Director of Individual Donor Partnerships, at aphewa@madsionsquarefoundation.org with any questions.
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We are able to accept donations in the form of stock from the United States. For security, settlement, and reduced paperwork, electronic transfer through DTC is preferred. This can be arranged from most brokerage accounts. Gifts of appreciated securities are a smart and simple way to maximize the effectiveness of your charitable giving.
To donate gifts of stock, please contact Anna Phewa at aphewa@madisonsquarefoundation.org in advance to ensure your gift is acknowledged and allocated according to your wishes.
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See if your employer will match your donation!
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For Wire Transfer Instructions, please contact Anna Phewa at aphewa@madisonsquarefoundation.org or 212-760-9600. Thank you.
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Donating cryptocurrency is safe, easy and tax-efficient.
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation accepts gifts of cryptocurrency in partnership with Classy and Coinbase. Gifts of cryptocurrency of any amount can be made in Bitcoin, Ethereum or USD Coin.
To make a contribution, please visit our Donate Crypto page here. You will receive a tax receipt from Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation (Federal Tax ID: 85-4129850). Your gift will automatically be converted from cryptocurrency to US dollars, retaining the value of your donation.
Your donation does not trigger capital-gains tax and is tax-deductible. Gifts of cryptocurrency cannot be used to satisfy pledges for costs that bring the donor a specific benefit such as event tables, tickets, raffles, or auction items.
For more information, email Anna Phewa, Senior Director of Individual Donor Partnerships, at aphewa@madisonsquarefoundation.org.
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On occasion, the Foundation helps facilitate in-kind donations for Madison’s Clubhouses from generous corporations and individuals.
Please visit www.madisonsquarefoundation.org/inkind-donations to see what we are currently able to accept & contact Vivian Ariza at variza@madisonsquare.org to determine if your donation fills a current need for our youth.
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Madison has partnered with Cars for Charity to accept vehicle donations.
Questions about making your donation?
Email Senior Director of Individual Donor Partnerships at aphewa@madisonsquarefoundation.org.
