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Just A Start is a 501c3 non-profit organization; donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our federal tax EIN is 23-7121174.
You can donate today by credit card or PayPal using the form below, by mailing a check, or by wire transfer. Before initiating a wire transfer, please contact us. Please contact us at [email protected] or 617-918-7558 if you have any questions.
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Please make checks payable to:
Just A Start
430 Rindge Avenue
Suite #301
Cambridge, MA 02140
BANK WIRE TRANSFER (ACH)
Cambridge Savings Bank
Account #: 11154812
ABA/Routing #: 211371120
Tax-Smart Giving
Click below to explore additional tax benefits for your gift. Please consult your tax advisor or legal professional. For any questions, please contact Carmen Chan, Director of Philanthropy, at [email protected].
Community Investment Tax Credit — Get A 50% Tax Rebate
The Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) is a Massachusetts state program, administered by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), that offers a 50% state tax credit for donations to certified Community Development Corporations like Just A Start.
When you donate $1,000 or more to Just A Start, you’re eligible to receive a Massachusetts state tax credit equivalent to 50% of your contribution.
CITC is available to individuals and institutions. Registration is quick and easy via an online portal.
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- Minimum of $1,000 – cash, check or credit card
- CITC contributions must be received by Just A Start by 12/31/2025
- Made in one gift or installments throughout the year
- IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions do qualify if sent directly to Just A Start
- CITC is available to individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations who make a qualified donation. (Out-of-state donors may file a non-resident return in MA to receive the tax credit).
- Not eligible: Gifts of stock or in-kind goods or services DO NOT qualify
PLEASE NOTE: While many DAF sponsors do not participate in CITC, local community foundations like Cambridge Community Foundation and the Boston Foundation do.
For any questions about the CITC program, please contact Carmen Chan, Director of Philanthropy, at [email protected] or 617-918-7558.
Donor Advised Funds
Use the portal below to recommend a grant to Just A Start. Please notify [email protected] when the transfer is made to ensure proper credit of your grant.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
If you are 70 ½ or older, you may make a gift through your IRA account, while reducing your income tax. You must notify your IRA administrator to directly send the gift to Just A Start. Before you initiate this process, please notify [email protected].
Stock Gifts
Donate appreciated stocks and avoid capital gains tax, while receiving a charitable deduction. Contact [email protected] to notify us of the incoming transfer.
Planned Gifts
Create a lasting impact beyond your lifetime by including Just A Start in your estate plan. Toggle through the options below to see how.
Bequests
You can include Just A Start in your will, trust, or as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, DAF, life insurance policy, or other investment accounts.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) provides a fixed annual income for one or two people for life, rates are based on age(s) of the donor(s)/annuitants, and you are eligible for a partial income tax charitable deduction in the year the gift is made.
Just A Start partners with the National Gift Annuity Foundation (NGFT) to offer charitable gift annuity. Minimum gift is $20,000 at a minimum age of 55. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Leaving Your Home to Just A Start
Do you want to maintain affordable housing for families in Cambridge? Bequeath your home or real estate property to Just A Start.
Matching Gifts — Double Your Gift
You can double your gift if your company has a matching gift program. Ask your Human Resources department or use the tool below to search your company.
YOUR GIFT GOES A LONG WAY
