- How does my donation to Nikkei Concerns
get used?
Nikkei Concerns is the parent organization
for Seattle Keiro, Nikkei
Manor, Kokoro Kai, and Nikkei
Horizons. Your donation will be directed
to the area with the greatest need, or if you prefer, to
the program you designate as the recipient.
- What is the difference between annual
giving and the endowment?
Annual giving empowers you to help our
residents and participants today. Annual donations are used
for current program expenses. Your annual gift helps to
ensure that our programs can continue to thrive, providing
vital services to our elders each year.
An endowment is like a "savings account"
for the future. Like any savings account, an endowment is
built upon over time. The principal of the fund is never
spent; only a portion of the interest earning may be withdrawn
and used each year, in perpetuity. The interest income is
used to augment annual operating and fundraising revenue.
A contribution to the endowment helps to secure the future
of the organization.
Donations to both campaigns are essential
to the long life of Nikkei Concerns.
- I have an item to donate as an in-kind
gift. What should I do?
We have a wish
list of items our programs need. Please call (206) 726-6523
for more information on how to make an in-kind contribution.
- If I give a memorial or honorary donation,
will the family be notified?
Yes, in addition to listing memorial and
honorary names in the Tayori,
we also notify the individuals and families within a week
of the donation. We will inform the individual being honored
or a family member (for memorials) of the donor's name,
address, the fund or program designated for the gift,
and the amount of the donation.
If you would prefer to restrict the information
that we give to the individual or family, simply inform
us in writing along with your donation.
- I have an extra car I'd like to donate. Does Nikkei Concerns
accept vehicle donations?
Yes. The Vehicle Donation
Program accepts used cars, trucks and RVs in running
condition. The proceeds of donations go to Nikkei Concerns,
and donors may qualify for a tax deduction. Please contact Danielle Higa at (206) 726-6523 or dhiga@nikkeiconcerns.org.
