Ways to Give to Kimochi, Inc.
Your support will help to make sure Kimochi’s programs and services will be available and accessible to all seniors. Kimochi, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization. Contributions to Kimochi, Inc. are tax deductible (Tax I.D. # 23-7117402). There are many ways you can give to Kimochi, Inc.
Help Build Our Kimochi Dedication Wall
In 2021, Kimochi, Inc. proudly celebrated 50 years of dedicated service to Bay Area seniors and their caregivers. Our mission remains strong as we look ahead to the next 50 years—to provide the highest level of quality care, rooted in the Japanese tradition of respect for our elders, for future generations of seniors of all backgrounds.
By 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age of 65. This expansion of our senior population means there will be a growing number of adults who, despite their desire to live independently, may need to rely on the help of others. Kimochi will be there.
We recognize the challenges that lie ahead: a rapidly aging population, families living farther apart, and ongoing uncertainties around government funding. In response, we humbly ask for your support to continue and expand Kimochi’s vital services that help so many seniors live with dignity and independence, delaying or avoiding the need for institutionalization.
To that end, we have the Kimochi Dedication Wall - representing Kimochi’s commitment, together with the commitment of a community of families, friends, donors and volunteers, to be there for future generations of seniors and their caregivers. Our goal is to raise $500,000 in individual and corporate gifts, with all monies dedicated to directly benefit our senior programs and services.
Please help ensure the continued work of Kimochi by supporting the Dedication Wall through a tax-deductible gift or by joining our Legacy Society. We thank you for your consideration and ‘kimochi’ for our seniors.
Please help ensure the continued work of Kimochi by supporting the Dedication Wall through a tax-deductible gift or by joining our Legacy Society. We thank you for your consideration and ‘kimochi’ for our seniors.
With our heartfelt thanks,
Steve Ishii, Kimochi Executive Director Steve Nakajo, Kimochi Co-Founder Sandy Mori, Kimochi Co-Founder
Download a Dedication Wall Pledge Form or contact Steve Ishii (415) 931-2294
Support Kimochi's programs & services in our continuum of care for seniors and their families by donating online.
MONETARY
Kimochi always accepts gifts of cash to support our various programs and services. To make an online voluntary contribution. You can also drop-off or mail checks to:
Kimochi, Inc.
1715 Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Make check payable to Kimochi, Inc.
For any questions, please call (415) 931-2294 or email kimochikai@kimochi-inc.org.
In-Kind
From fruits & vegetables to facial tissues to digital cameras, in-kind donations are put to good use at our various programs and services for seniors to enjoy. If you would like to make an in-kind voluntary contribution to Kimochi, please call (415) 931-2294 or email kimochikai@kimochi-inc.org.
GIVING FROM YOUR IRA
You can support Kimochi through your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). If you are 70 1/2 and older, you can make gifts up to $100,000 per year directly from your IRA ($200,000 for a couple with separate IRAs) to tax-exempt charitable organizations like Kimochi. These distributions will not be included in your taxable income and they count towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). This popular gift option is commonly referred to as Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
Most funds withdrawn from IRAs are considered ordinary income, and will thus increase your total taxable income. This can push you into a higher tax bracket or result in a higher Medicare premium. But a QCD to a qualified charity does not count as income. And beginning in the year you turn 72, you can use such gifts from your IRA to satisfy all or part of your annual RMDs. And because your gift from your IRA generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.
In order to qualify as a QCD, the distribution must go directly from your IRA to Kimochi. If you decide to give in the form of a QCD, please share Kimochi's legal name, address and tax ID as follows with your IRA administrator:
Kimochi, Inc.
1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tax ID#: 23-7117402
Please instruct your IRA administrator to make a QCD directly to Kimochi, Inc. And please let us know about your gift so we know who to acknowledge.
Making Gifts that Leave a Legacy
Join the Kimochi Legacy Society! By planning ahead, you can leave a legacy gift to Kimochi as well as enjoy income tax-benefits and possibly create a guaranteed income for yourself. Leaving a legacy at Kimochi will also ensure that Kimochi’s programs and services will be here for the needs of future seniors. For more information on how you can make a gift to Kimochi in your estate plans, please call (415) 931-2294 or email plannedgiving@kimochi-inc.org.
You can make a clear statement about what is important to you and leave a personal legacy by thoughtfully directing your assets at death. Your gift, in the form of a bequest, beneficiary designation, charitable IRA rollover or charitable trust, also ensures Kimochi’s programs and services will support seniors for many years to come. You may choose one of several ways to make a legacy gift to Kimochi. And if you do so, you will join our Legacy Society like Mary Ishisaki and Rhonda Hirata. Please learn more below.
“When my husband, Ben, and I purchased the Buchanan Mall Building in Japantown, we decided to leave half of it to Kimochi in our estate plan. This gift was from our hearts - and it was our hope that it inspires others to remember the organizations that do so much for our community”
Mary Ishisaki, longtime community supporter, businesswoman, philanthropist and Kimochi Board and Legacy Society member.
“Kimochi is the most vocal and effective advocate for our elders and we need their voice. I could not be more proud to leave a legacy to this amazing nonprofit. I am pleased to honor my parents, Willis and Marlene Hirata, with my gift.”
Rhonda Hirata, former Kimochi Board President and Legacy Society Member.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
Kimochi offers many options for corporate sponsors at our many events and fundraisers. For more information, please contact Steve Ishii, Executive Director, at (415) 931-2294 or email sishii@kimochi-inc.org.
VEHICLES
Do you have a vehicle that you would like to donate? Kimochi gladly accepts voluntary contributions of used vehicles. Schedule an appointment with us, and we’ll pick-up the vehicle at your convenience. Proceeds from the sale of donated vehicles will go to support Kimochi’s programs and services. Please call (415) 931-2294 or email kimochikai@kimochi-inc.org to schedule your pick-up today!
EMPLOYER GIFT PROGRAMS
Designate your annual workplace campaign gift to Kimochi, Inc. or participate in your workplace's gift match program. For any questions, please call (415) 931-2294 or email kimochikai@kimochi-inc.org.
UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA
United Way's Donor Choice Program earmarks your United Way gift to an agency of your choice. Designate your gift to Kimochi, Inc. on the United Way Campaign donation form.
This information is not intended as tax or legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your legal and financial advisors to learn how a gift would work in your circumstances.
Please contact Steve Ishii, Executive Director at (415) 931-2294 if you are considering a legacy gift to Kimochi.
