
IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY FOR GOOD
The YMCA of Central Florida is committed to bringing together our richly diverse neighborhoods and forging a stronger community for all.
As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, the Y relies on program fees, membership dues, and donations to operate. COVID-19 significantly impacted the ability to deliver ongoing mission-critical services and programs.
The effects of the pandemic have been devastating to the YMCA. Today, the family centers we’ve been able to reopen are operating at a fraction of the capacity we need to keep going. Despite that, we remain committed to meeting the needs of our community. In the coming months, we expect significant increases in the number of children, adults, and families needing YMCA programs, services, and financial assistance. To meet these needs, we need your help.
More than $2 million is needed now to support the critical programs and services the Y offers. Join our cause today by supporting our Annual Support Campaign for Community Impact. 100% of every dollar you give to the Campaign will enable the Y to continue to change—and even save—lives across Central Florida through our aquatic safety programs, out-of-school enrichment, and community health programs. Please give as generously as you can. Now, more than ever, your gift can make a direct impact on your community. Thank you!
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The Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to working side-by-side with our neighbors for more than 175 years. Please help us continue to bring these resources to the Central Florida community!

The Cares Act
A few key provisions of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act were extended and increased in 2021. Here’s what the new stimulus package means for you in 2021.
The universal charitable deduction has not only been extended but given a well-deserved upgrade. The new deduction is $300 for single filers and $600 for married couples filing jointly. This is available to taxpayers who take the standard deduction. This tax incentive is available for cash gifts to qualified charities (but not to supporting organizations or donor advised funds). Contributions to public charities are generally limited to a percentage of a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income (AGI). The CARES Act lifted the cap on annual contributions for those who itemize, increasing it from 60% to 100% of AGI for 2020 (and now for 2021). Any excess contributions available can be carried over to the next five years. (For corporations, the law raised the annual limit from 10% to 25% of taxable income.)
expansion of the universal charitable deduction
The new deduction is $300 for single filers and $600 for married couples filing jointly.
extension of the cap on deductions
The cap on annual contributions for those who itemize has been raised from 60% to 100%.
Please note, this is not meant to be tax or legal advice. Consult your accountant or tax advisor for more information about these changes and how these opportunities may complement your personal, philanthropic, and tax planning objectives.