Giving to the Yale Child Study Center

The YCSC is a world-renowned center working to improve the mental health of children and families through the integration of evidence-based clinical practice, advanced training, and cutting-edge research. There are several ways in which the work and multi-faceted mission of the YCSC can be supported, including through tax-deductible donations that directly impact the lives of children and families, in the New Haven area and beyond.

The philanthropic support of donors is essential to the work of YCSC faculty, staff, and trainees—enhancing the clinical, educational, and research programs—and a gift of any amount provides a meaningful and impactful contribution to meeting the center’s mission and goals.

Online Giving

Gifts of any amount—with no amount too small—can easily be made on-line through Yale's secure online giving platform, whether for general or directed giving, as outlined above.

For directed giving—for example, to a specific clinical program or service, research lab, education or training program, or policy and social innovation initiatives—select "Other” on the giving platform and specify the gift designation/area of the YCSC you would like to support.

Donations by Check

Checks should be made payable to “Yale Child Study Center” and mailed to:

Yale Child Study Center, Office of Development
Box 7611
New Haven, CT 06519-0611
Phone: 203-436-8559

Gifts of Marketable Securities

A gift of appreciated securities held for more than one year is frequently the most economical way to give. You will be eligible to take a federal income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift for up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income and will not have to recognize the appreciation as a capital gain. If you would like to make a gift of securities to the YCSC, please call the YSM Development Office at 203-436-8559 for information on the proper procedure.

Planned Giving and Bequests

A planned giving strategy is tailored to the donor’s needs, benefiting all parties. This can be done via IRA rollover, charitable gift annuities and charitable lead trusts, real estate, or bequests. If you are interested in planned giving, please contact the YSM Development Office at 203-436-8559.

Corporate Matching Gifts

Your gift can have an even greater impact if your company has a matching gift program. In some cases, your spouse’s company may match your gift. The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled. Some companies also match gifts made by retirees.

Questions?

For more information about making a gift in any of these ways, please contact Sitwat Atiq by e-mail or call 203-436-8543.