Downtown Difference Makers
A special giving society of Youngstown CityScape Community Development Corporation.
Youngstown CityScape’s Next Chapter Capital Campaign
Join us as we embark upon engaging, exciting projects to reimagine our district, our city, and our region.
General Support for Youngstown CityScape
We depend on your generous gifts. Your funds help us continue the maintenance of current projects and allow us to make a visible difference with new projects. You can help support CityScape through your donations, which helps fund project supplies as well as our operations. Donations are accepted from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Youngstown CityScape is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Your donation may be tax-deductible.
If you would like to donate by mail, please forward check made out to Youngstown CityScape to P.O. Box 75, Youngstown, OH 44501.
Planned Giving
Did you know that you can make a significant impact on our community, enjoy considerable tax benefits, and leave a lasting legacy with our planned giving options?
Planned giving is a powerful way to contribute to the long-term financial health and stability of our organization, providing the resources we need to continue our vital work and expand our outreach.
Popular planned giving options include:
- Bequests: Designate Youngstown CityScape as a beneficiary in your will or living trust, which allows you to allocate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to support our mission.
- Life Insurance Policies: Name Youngstown CityScape as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, turning a modest investment into a significant gift.
- Retirement Plans: Designate Youngstown CityScape as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan, potentially providing tax benefits to your estate.
- Charitable Gift Annuities: Create a charitable gift annuity that provides you with a steady income stream during your lifetime, while supporting Youngstown CityScape with the remaining funds.
By choosing to include Youngstown CityScape in your estate plans, you will make a lasting commitment to our cause.
We recommend discussing your planned giving options with your financial or legal advisor to determine which approach best suits your unique situation.
Important notice regarding the Youngstown Foundation
The Youngstown Foundation has restructured the 10% matching gifts program effective May 2021 and is NOT accepting checks made to them for the match. Instead, Youngstown CityScape will get a one-time grant each year.
Please DO NOT make checks payable to the Youngstown Foundation. ALL CHECKS should be made out to Youngstown CityScape and mailed to the address below.
If you have questions please email us at info@youngstowncityscape.com, or call us at 330.742.4040.