WYGC Foundation

“I would like to thank you for helping me with the funds for food, in my dire time of need. I would also like you to know that your staff went above and beyond the call of duty for me. I certainly appreciate all the help I’ve received from WYGC over the past 10 years.” –From a person meeting the challenge of mental illness

Do You Want To Help?

Donations to the West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Foundation (WYGC Foundation) are tax-deductible (Tax ID #86-0576008). Donors may specify a particular program or area of interest for their donations, including the option of an endowment fund. The endowment fund is managed and held by the Arizona Community Foundation.

The WYGC Foundation is a related but separate 501(c)3 organization founded in 1986. Since its inception, the Foundation has been governed by an independent board of directors made up of local citizen volunteers with a diverse background.

The WYGC Foundation’s mission and vision are:

Mission: The purpose of the Foundation is to support the mission of the West Yavapai Guidance Clinic by raising funds to make a critical difference in behavioral health outcomes within our community. To promote this objective the Foundation acts to increase the awareness of local behavioral health needs.

Vision: That behavioral health services are provided to anyone in our community who needs them.

The WYGC Foundation theme is "Shaping Lives Today, and Dreams Tomorrow." Local donations have real and lasting impact, because they support local programs helping real people. Click here to see success stories and see the community’s support in action and how the Foundation has made a difference.

Other Ways To Help…

The WYGC Foundation offers two signature special fundraising events during the year as well as a variety of educational workshops and appearances. These activities directly support the WYGC Foundation mission and vision of assisting with local mental health, crisis and addiction services

The Foundation honors every planned gift donor with membership in the Legacy Circle. We invite you to become a member of this Circle and help expand the work of the Foundation through a gift in your estate plan, trust or will. The endowment fund is managed and held by the Arizona Community Foundation. For more information contact Laura Norman at 928-445-5211.

In addition to tax-deductible donations to the WYGC Foundation, Arizona State “Tax Credit For The Working Poor” donations can be made separately to the West Yavapai Guidance Clinic (the agency that provides direct services). Contact Sally Jackson for more information. Arizona donors can make tax credit donations to schools and qualifying agencies.

Your support makes a difference! Do You Want To Help?