Yes, the Sequoia Financial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) entity. Contributions are tax-deductible, within individual limits.
The Foundation accepts many forms of negotiable assets, including cash assets, Donor Advised Fund distribution, appreciated trade securities, qualified charitable distributions from IRAs, and certain non-liquid assets, subject to UBIT rules.
To make a cash or DAF donation, send to the Sequoia Financial Foundation, 3500 Embassy Pkwy, Suite 100, Akron, OH 44333. To make a donation of traded securities, contact Gennie Campbell at gcampbell@sequoia-financial.com. To make a donation of non-traded privately held securities, contact ayambor@sequoia-financial.com. A UBIT calculation should be made on non-traded securities.
To make a project or program recommendation, please complete our online form.
To request a grant, please complete our online form.
Yes, as long as the project has been previously approved by the Board.
The Foundation operates with virtually all donated administrative expenses. The President donates his time, and Sequoia Financial Group provides office space and administrative support. The Foundation does pay for monthly website support and maintenance, and tax filings. We expect administrative costs to total not more than 1% of revenue for 2025 and 2026.
All projects are intended to be donated and made available to the general public or the intentionally served community free of charge.
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