Ways to Give

The Kirk Gibson Center exists because of the generosity from people like you. Your contribution allows the Center to provide exercise and educational programs absolutely free of charge to the Parkinson’s community. Together, we are redefining what it means to live with Parkinson’s.

Donate Online

You can make a gift online with a credit card, bank transfer, PayPal, or Venmo.

Mail a Check

Make check payable to “Kirk Gibson Foundation” and send to:

Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s
31440 Northwestern Highway Suite 185
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Text to Donate

Text GIBBY to 50155 to make a gift from your phone.

More Ways to Give

Donor-Advised Funds

More and more donors are recommending grants from donor advised funds (DAF).

Tribute Donations

Celebrate a loved one or friend by making a gift in memory of them or to honor them. Their name will be included in our annual Honor Roll of Donors.

Stocks & Securities

You may be eligible for a charitable deduction for the market value of the appreciated securities you donate and also avoid capital gains tax.

Legacy Gifts

You can support generations of people with Parkinson’s by naming the foundation a beneficiary in your will, IRA or life insurance policy.

Matching Gifts

Your or your spouse’s employer may match contributions to nonprofit organizations. Contact your Human Resources office for more information.

Community Rewards

By linking your Kroger Rewards Card to the Kirk Gibson Foundation, you can help support our mission every time you shop at Kroger.

Donor-Advised Funds

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please direct your grant to the address below.

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s
EIN: 82-4716374

31440 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 185
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

313-823-2318
admin@kirkgibsonfoundation.org

Tribute Donations

Memorial gifts make a difference for others while remembering a family member, friend, or colleague who has passed away. Gifts may also be made in honor of someone who is ill; to thank someone; or to celebrate a birthday, wedding, or other occasion.

Please include a name and contact information in your written correspondence or online so we can tell them about your generosity.

Stocks & Securities

Gifts of securities such as stock, bonds, and mutual funds that have appreciated in value allow you to avoid capital gains taxes and also receive a charitable tax deduction.

Step 1:

Direct your broker or custodian bank to initiate a transfer: Merrill Lynch
 DTC# 8862
 Account Number: 689-06576
 Account Name: Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s

Step 2:

We kindly ask you to notify us at admin@kirkgibsonfoundation.org with your name, the name of stock(s), and the number of shares, so we can acknowledge your gift accurately. If you hold the securities in certificate form, please call 313-823-2318.

Legacy Gifts

You can support generations of people with Parkinson’s in two ways:

1. Name Us as a Beneficiary

In addition to your loved ones, you can support a nonprofit like the Kirk Gibson Foundation by listing them as a beneficiary in your IRA, bank account, life insurance policy, or donor advised fund. Please contact your financial institution for the appropriate form.

2. Include Us in Your Will

Bequests are a popular, simple, and impactful way to provide long-term support. Below are common examples of bequest language to share with your attorney:

Specific Gift Language:
I give and devise to The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s (EIN: 82-4716374), located in Farmington Hills, Mich., the sum of $____ (or asset) to be used for its general support.

Residual Gift Language:
I give and devise to The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s (EIN: 82-4716374), located in Farmington Hills, Mich., all (or a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support.

Matching Gifts

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Community Rewards Program

We are excited to announce that the Kirk Gibson Foundation is now a partner of the Kroger Community Rewards Program!

By linking your Kroger Rewards Card to the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s, you can help support our mission every time you shop at Kroger, at no additional cost to you.

To Enroll:

  • Log in to your Kroger account at: kroger.com
  • Select Community Rewards from your account settings.
  • Input either our name (Kirk Gibson Foundation) or organization number (MS072) into the Organization Search field.
  • Click Enroll to link your Rewards Card to the Foundation.

If you are new to Kroger.com, you can quickly create an account using a valid email address and your Kroger Rewards Card number.

Don’t have a Kroger Rewards Card? Simply visit the Customer Service desk at any Kroger store to get one.