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Hidden Villa was originally the home of Frank and Josephine Duveneck and their family who over the years developed educational and social awareness programs for children and youth. Today, Hidden Villa is a nonprofit who uses our organic farm, wilderness and surrounding community as the context for teaching and learning while emphasizing environmental education and social responsibility.

Hidden Villa is a nonprofit, charitable organization, exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). About half of our budget comes from gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations; the other half comes from fees and other sources of income.

Outright Gifts
A cash gift to Hidden Villa provides a base of support for programs, services, maintenance, and improvement needs. Gifts can also be made to our endowment fund. We have partnered with Network for Good to handle our online donations. Please use the link at the top of this page.

Employer Matching Gifts
You can double your gift to Hidden Villa if your employer matches charitable contributions. Contact your human resources office to see about matching gift opportunities.

Vehicle Donations
When you donate a vehicle, you can get a tax benefit while Hidden Villa receives a portion of the proceeds from the sale. To donate a vehicle, contact our partner All Bay Vehicle Donations at (877) 700-4483.

Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds
When you give gifts of appreciated real estate, stocks and bonds to Hidden Villa, you can get a tax benefit, because the deduction you generally take is not reduced by the capital gains taxes you would otherwise have to pay.

Charitable Lead Trusts
When you establish a Charitable Lead Trust, the income generated from the trust goes to Hidden Villa for a finite period that you choose. At the end of this period, the principal is returned to you or passes to a beneficiary named by you. A Charitable Lead Trust can provide income and minimize estate and capital gains taxes.

Life Insurance
A new or existing life insurance policy may provide a charitable income tax deduction when you name Hidden Villa as the beneficiary and/or owner of the policy. You may receive an income tax deduction for the present cash value of the policy and/or the future premiums you pay.

Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Remainder Trusts offer a way for you to donate assets to a trust while retaining the income. The trust will pay income to you and/or another person you name for life or a finite period. Thereafter, the trust assets will be distributed to Hidden Villa. CRTs can provide significant estate and capital gains tax advantages.

Bequests
By naming Hidden Villa in your will, you leave a legacy for the future. By simply adding a paragraph to your will, you may designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset such as stocks, bonds or real estate. When individuals notify us that Hidden Villa is a beneficiary in their estate plan, they are invited to become members of our Duveneck Legacy Society and are honored annually at a luncheon.

Shop and Share
Join eScrip! Shop at participating eScrip merchants and we receive a donation from eScrip! It's an easy way to donate to Hidden Villa. Apply at www.escrip.com and use our ID number: 10482392 or call us at (650) 949-8649. The information above does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please seek independent advice from competent legal and financial advisors.

Donation Contact Info:
26870 Moody Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 949-9702
Fax: (650) 948-4159
E-mail: development@hiddenvilla.org