Adults with disabilities deserve the same dignity, respect, and opportunities that we often take for granted. Across the Las Vegas Valley, we’re working hard to keep some of Nevada’s most vulnerable citizens safe, engaged, and well-cared for.
But providing these services costs money.
Feel good knowing every cent of your donation will go towards our programs and services. Each year, we support more than 3,000 adults with disabilities in Southern Nevada.
For over 70 years, Opportunity Village has been improving the lives of people with disabilities and helping them become the absolute best version of themselves.
Why is Donating Important?
A nonprofit usually exists because a group of people need support but aren’t getting enough of it by traditional means. So when you donate, you allow that organization to carry out essential support work.
Whether it’s helping them find work or manage their daily rehabilitative care, your donation to Opportunity Village empowers someone with a disability to improve their circumstances. But without your donations, our support systems simply wouldn’t exist.
You can help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in your local Las Vegas area live a better, more fulfilling life. With your support they’ll be able to:
- develop job skills
- obtain long-term work experience
- gain independence
- improve their self-esteem
- broaden their community and social interactions.
The people we support have more independence, improved self-esteem, and a safe place to be themselves. They also have an essential community of friends and support staff to enjoy and to lean on.
Ways You Can Donate to Opportunity Village
You can donate to Opportunity Village in a variety of ways. Whether you have spare cash, spare time, or goods you can pass on, here are some ways to support us.
- Make an online, monetary donation
- Donate goods to our Thrift Shop (or shop with us)
- Donate a car
- Order an OV specialty license plate
- Sponsor an OV event at your business
- Leave a legacy
- Volunteer
- Donate while you shop on Amazon
Meet the People Your Donations Help
Frequently Asked Questions About Donating
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes. According to the Internal Revenue Service, if you donate to a 501(c)3 organization your charitable donations are tax deductible.
Whether you donate cash or other property, you must do so before the end of the tax year to claim a deduction. And if you donate something other than cash, you can generally deduct the fair market value of that property.
Can I donate my inheritance?
Yes. Whether you’ve received money, real estate, art, or jewelry, you can use your inheritance to donate to your favorite nonprofit organizations.
Money: Make financial donations by check or credit card.
Goods and personal property: Donate items in excellent or new condition. Keep track of the items you donated for your tax records.
Vehicles: If you donate a vehicle (car, truck, boat, or other vehicle), you’ll need to transfer the vehicle’s title to the organization.
Other property: Items such as art, jewelry, stocks, real estate and patents may need an expert appraisal.
How can I add your nonprofit organization to my will?
Making a bequest may seem complicated, but it’s actually quite simple. With the help of a financial advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to Opportunity Village as part of your estate plan.
You can make your bequest in several ways. You can:
- give a specific dollar amount or asset
- give a percentage of your estate
- give a gift from the balance or residue of your estate
- make a beneficiary designation of certain assets.
Learn more about leaving a legacy in your will, and then speak with a trusted financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
What forms of payment are accepted when donating money?
Find the best way for you to donate to Opportunity Village. We accept five main forms of payment.
- Cash: Contact our Resource Development office at 702-880-4003 for cash donations.
- Credit card: Pay securely online, or contact our Resource Development office at 702-880-4003 to manually process your credit card donation over the phone. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Amex.
- Stock donations: Use our Stock Transfer Form.
- Employee matching gifts: Inquire with your employer. They may have an Employee Match Program where they match donations their employees make.
- Amazon Smile: Set up your Amazon account to automatically donate 0.5% of every order to Opportunity Village.
