Make a Difference
Make a One-Time Gift
Your support matters! Your gift makes an immediate impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, and our communities.
Become a Monthly Donor
Monthly donors are the foundation of our organization. For as little as $10 a month you can help your neighbors with disabilities live as valued members of their Maine communities. Learn More.
Give through a Donor-Advised Fund
Consider making a Donor Advised Fund gift through a trusted provider like Fidelity Charitable or Schwab Charitable to simplify your philanthropic strategy and maximize your charitable impact.
Contact Hilary Hendricks with any questions.
Leave a Legacy
Be a part of our future by including Independence Association and Spindleworks in your estate plans. Your legacy will have a lasting impact, creating inclusive communities where individuals with disabilities can live full lives. See sample bequest language. Contact Hilary Hendricks to learn more.
Transfer Securities
Donating appreciated securities can have immediate tax benefits. Please consult your tax advisor. Contact Hilary Hendricks for instructions and more information, or download securities transfer instructions now.
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are 70½ or older, you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.
Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to Independence Association and Spindleworks. Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to our organization to help continue our important work.
Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction.
Endowment Gifts
You can leave a legacy to perpetually support the causes you love with an endowment gift. An endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire. The income earned on your endowment will provide lasting annual support to Independence Association and Spindleworks.
Contact Hilary Hendricks with any questions on how to establish an endowment fund.
To help support the long-term sustainability of our programs and services, Independence Association's Board of Directors may designate a portion of unrestricted donations to our endowment fund.
“The work that they do to help their clients live a productive life in the community is amazing. It truly is an inspiring association.”
— United Way donor