Tax Day Has Passed, But It’s Not Too Late to Make an Impact
April 15 may be behind us, but the opportunity to give and create real change in Orange County is always here.
A gift to Friendly Center helps families access food, education, and the support they need to build a better future, and your donation may still be tax-deductible.
It’s never too late to make a difference. Don’t just file, fuel change.
Help Close the Gap: Food, Stability, Opportunity
Families in our community are facing rising costs and growing uncertainty. Friendly Center is working to close a critical $500,000 funding gap to ensure families continue to receive food with dignity, stability, and pathways to opportunity.
IMPACT:
- $100/month → helps provide groceries with dignity
- $500/month → supports food access and family stabilization
- $1,000 /month→ helps a family move from crisis to stability
- $5,000+/month → expands access to expands access to education and workforce programs
Your support provides food with dignity, stability, and opportunity for children and families in poverty across Orange County.
Giving now means the next family in crisis can find immediate assistance to rebuild. Your gift helps ensure local families facing hardship have access to:
- Food with dignity for families experiencing food insecurity
- Family stability services that help households navigate crisis
- Education and workforce development to create long-term opportunity
- Food Assistance
- Family Support
- Education Programs
- Utility Assistance
- And so much more
Give in the Way That Works for You
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
• Legal Name: Friendly Center
• EIN: 95-2479833
• Adress: 2200 W. Orangewood Ave. Ste 240, Orange, CA 92868
IRA Giving (Qualified Charitable Distributions)
If you are age 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA—up to $111,000 annually—without paying income tax.
Gifts of Stock & Appreciated Assets
Donating stock or appreciated assets can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to give.
Contact
For assistance or to make a strategic gift:
Friendly Center
donations@friendlycenter.org
(714) 771-5300
Tax Deductibility
Friendly Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 95-2479833). Your donation may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and you will receive a receipt for your records. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.
Beginning with gifts made in 2026, many taxpayers who take the standard deduction may be eligible to deduct charitable donations up to $1,000, or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly, subject to IRS rules. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.
If you prefer to write a check, please make checks payable to Friendly Center and mail to PO Box 706, Orange CA 92856.