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Thank you in advance for your support of Bear Down Aquatics!
 

Bear Down Aquatics Alumni Association is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 39-2557290. Your donation goes directly towards Bear Down Aquatics' mission to support the University of Arizona’s aquatics programs. 

 

Donors to Bear Down Aquatics will receive University of Arizona Athletics priority points. For more information on the points program, please click here.
 

NOTE: The Internal Revenue Service states your gift is deductible for tax purposes to the extent allowed by law. Please keep this receipt and file it with your tax records as proof of your gift. Bear Down Aquatics provided no goods or services in exchange for your donation.

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Please consult with your tax advisor for the current record keeping requirements to establish tax-deductibility for federal and state tax purposes and for any limitations that may apply to your situation.

 

For questions or to verify instructions, please contact Eliot Dash at 404.784.3841 or by email at finance@beardownaquatics.org.

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Thanks again for your support of Bear Down Aquatics!

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Brandy Maben

President

 

Ways To Give

 

​TO SEND FUNDS VIA ZELLE

 

  • Scan the Zelle QR Code below or check to see if your bank/credit union uses Zelle

  • Enroll with your bank/credit union Search for the Zelle Tag/username: beardownaquatics

  • Mobile Number Associated with account: 404.784.3841

  • For more information: https://www.zelle.com/faq/how-can-i-use-zelle

 

 

 

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TO SEND FUNDS VIA ACH

 

  • Complete Bank Name: Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba National Bank of Arizona

  • Complete Bank Address (if needed): 6001 N 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85016

  • Routing/Transit #: 1221-0532-0

  • Beneficiary Account Name: Bear Down Aquatics Alumni Association

  • Beneficiary Account Number: 5803817955

  • Reference (optional): Attention to Julia Lopez-Giroux & Justin Martinez

 

TO SEND FUNDS VIA DOMESTIC WIRE
(WIRES SENT WITHIN THE UNITED STATES)

 

  • Complete Bank Name: Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba National Bank of Arizona

  • Complete Bank Address (if needed): 6001 N 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85016

  • Routing/Transit #: 1221-0532-0

  • Beneficiary Account Name: Bear Down Aquatics Alumni Association

  • Beneficiary Account Number: 5803817955

  • Reference (optional): Attention to Julia Lopez-Giroux & Justin Martinez

 

STOCK TRANSFER

 

Gifts of securities can be transferred to the account listed below:

  • Account Name: Bear Down Aquatics Alumni Association

  • Account Number: 3787-9251

  • Receiving Firm: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

  • DTC Clearing Number: 0164

  • When initiating a transfer, please ensure that all information is provided exactly as listed above to avoid delays

  • Please notify finance@beardownaquatics.org so we can properly track and acknowledge your transfer

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TO GIVE THROUGH A DONOR ADVISED FUND (DAF)

 

  • Recommend a grant to Bear Down Aquatics through your DAF sponsor (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, your community foundation, etc.)

  • Legal Name: Bear Down Aquatics Alumni Association

  • EIN: 39-2557290

  • Mailing address: 7090 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 178 • PMB 2016, Tucson, AZ 85704

  • Please notify finance@beardownaquatics.org so we can acknowledge your grant

 

TO GIVE VIA A QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION (QCD)
IN PLACE OF YOUR RMD

 

  • If you are 70½ or older, you may direct up to $108,000 (2025 limit, indexed annually) from your IRA directly to Bear Down Aquatics to satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) — excluded from your taxable income

  • Payable to: Bear Down Aquatics Alumni Association

  • EIN: 39-2557290 Mail to: 7090 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 178 • PMB 2016, Tucson, AZ 85704

  • Important: The check must be made payable to BDAAA (not to you personally) to qualify as a QCD

  • Please email finance@beardownaquatics.org so we match your gift to your IRA distribution

 

TO GIVE THROUGH BENEVITY (COMPANY MATCH)

 

  • Many employers match charitable gifts dollar-for-dollar (or more) through Benevity — Bear Down Aquatics is registered

  • Log into your employer’s giving portal powered by Benevity

  • Search for “Bear Down Aquatics Alumni Association” (EIN 39-2557290)

  • Make your gift and request a company match — Benevity handles the rest

  • Don’t see us listed? Email finance@beardownaquatics.org and we’ll help your employer find us

     

Thank you for considering these additional ways to support Bear Down Aquatics!

 

For questions, please contact Eliot Dash at 404.784.3841 or finance@beardownaquatics.org

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