Endow San Diego

The San Diego Foundation informs and inspires those wishing to endow their passions for the future of the San Diego region. The Foundation offers expertise for professional advisors, donors and nonprofits as they seek to bring the highest level of community values to life permanently. The San Diego Foundation – A Foundation for Your Passion.

The Westwind Brass exists to broaden and enrich the musical legacy of local, national and international audiences through performance and educational services featuring brass instruments and music.

Did You Know…

  • That making a gift of stock to Westwind Brass that is valued at $10,000 qualifies you for an income tax deduction of $10,000! and.......If you purchased the stock more than 1 year ago for $5,000, you pay no capital gains tax on the $5,000 appreciation!
  • That giving us a paid-up, no longer needed insurance policy will merit an income tax charitable deduction!
  • That there are ways to make a gift to our organization, qualify for a charitable tax deduction, bypass capital gains taxes and receive income in return!
  • That you can give your home to Westwind Brass, receive a tax deduction and continue to live in your home!
  • That gifts to Westwind Brass made in your will or living trust are estate tax free!
  • That transferring the assets in your qualified retirement plan to family members other than your spouse may be subject to taxes as high as 85%! but.......Making Westwind Brass the successor beneficiary of you and your spouse insures that any remaining assets will have full value for our program.
Call us at 619-501-3562 or use our contact form to learn more about various ways of making gifts.

Westwind Brass is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation. Contributions to Westwind Brass are tax-deductible under applicable federal law. Westwind Brass is registered with the Office of the Attorney General's Registar of Charitable Trusts, State of California. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from GuideStar.org.

About Endow San Diego:

Endow San Diego is a regional, multi-year initiative designed to build permanent endowments for citizens and organizations committed to improving the quality of life in San Diego’s communities. This initiative unites organizations and individuals with the common goal of increasing endowments in the San Diego region between now and the end of 2007. Endow San Diego – improving the quality of life for all San Diegans.

About the Nonprofit Partnership Program:

Created by The San Diego Foundation, the Nonprofit Partnership Program was developed as part of Endow San Diego. It is designed to empower nonprofit agencies, often constrained by limited resources, with educational materials to reach out to their respective communities and build awareness about endowments. This cohesive movement is designed to reach all communities in San Diego, ensuring that nonprofits across the region are receiving the support and funds they need to sustain operation. Through the Nonprofit Partnership Program, The Foundation and San Diego nonprofits will work together to build a better, stronger San Diego. 

About The San Diego Foundation:

Founded in 1975, The San Diego Foundation was created by and for the people of the San Diego region.  Its purpose is to promote and increase charitable giving that is effective and responsible. The Foundation manages more than $450 million in assets, almost half of which reside in permanent endowment funds that extend the impact of today’s gifts to future generations—continuing to make San Diego a better place to live, work and play.  Since its inception, The Foundation has granted nearly $400 million to nonprofits serving the community.  Visit The Foundation at www.sdfoundation.org or call The Foundation at 619-235-2300.