Other ways to give

Avoid Capital Gains

Donating publicly traded stock directly to Bare Bait Dance allows you to avoid capital gains tax on appreciated assets while claiming a full fair-market-value charitable deduction. We maintain accounts ready to process DTC stock transfers directly.

— Contact Development for DTC Transfer Instructions —

DAFPAY READY

DAFs are among the fastest-growing charitable vehicles. You can recommend a grant directly through your sponsoring organization (such as Schwab Charitable, Fidelity Charitable, or Montana Community Foundation), or use DAFpay directly on our online giving form.

— Recommend Grant to Bare Bait Dance (Missoula, MT) —

AGE 70+

If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of up to $105,000 directly from your Traditional IRA to Bare Bait Dance. A QCD satisfies your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without being counted as taxable income.

— Instruct IRA custodian to distribute to BBD —

Double Your Gift

Many companies match tax-deductible charitable gifts and volunteer hours made by their employees, retirees, or spouses. Inquire with your employer’s HR department to see if your contribution can be matched dollar-for-dollar.

— Submit Matching Form to rachel@thewestsidetheater.com —

The Westside Perpetuity Circle

Leave an enduring mark on contemporary movement in Western Montana by including Bare Bait Dance in your estate planning, will, or living trust. Planned gifts ensure our theater remains an accessible home for future generations of dancers and community members.