Ways to Support BAO

Bay Area Older Adultstm (BAO) is a tax-exempt charitable organization, qualified under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. BAO helps older adults of all abilities improve the quality of their lives. All donations and sponsorships are tax-deductible. If you are still working, use this link www.charitynavigator.org/employee-match-programs, enter your company name in the box and it will give you the forms to request a matching donation

We are a passionate, volunteer-driven team who serve Bay Area Older Adults. BAO has less than 1% of management and fundraising expenses, so all of your donations go directly to programs. Watch this short video to learn more about BAO.


Individual Donations by Check or Credit Card
Car Donations
Planned Giving
Become A Sponsor
Our Sponsors
Our Grant Support


Individual Donations

If you would like to support us financially, there are multiple ways to do so.

BY MAIL: Please send contributions to Bay Area Older Adults, PO Box 41012 San Jose CA 95160-1012.

ONLINE: To donate online with a major credit card or PayPal, please click the donate button below.

BAO Donation

OTHER METHODS: You can also inquire by emailing share@bayareaolderadults.org about making donations using donor advised funds (DAF), a qualified charitable donation (QCD), stocks and even car donations.

We appreciate your support. Gifts of any amount are appreciated. We will provide a formal letter via email and/or regular mail for you to use for tax purposes.

  • $10-$49 [Fan]
  • $50-$99 [Supporter]
  • $100-$249 [Donor]
  • $250-$499 [Sustainer]
  • $500-$999 [Sponsor]
  • $1,000-$2,499 [Patron]
  • $2,500-$4,999 [Benefactor]
  • $5,000 & up [Angel]

link to top of page

Car Donation Program

Donate your car to BAO and feel good knowing that 100% of the proceeds go towards services that improve the health and well-being of older adults in Santa Clara County.

It’s easy and tax deductible. BAO will take care of everything for free, whether the car is running or not, from picking up your vehicle to providing all the paperwork for your taxes.

Why donate your car?

  • Avoid the hassles of selling or trading in your car
  • Avoid expensive repair bills
  • Free up space in your garage or driveway
  • 100% tax deductible
  • Make a significant impact on the services provided to older adults in your community

Contact us by email at info@bayareaolderadults.org or by phone is 408.774.0593 and provide us your full name and best call back phone number.

Our Grant Support

Bay Area Older Adults™ is a member of the Google for Nonprofits Program.

link to top of page

Become a Sponsor

In partnering with Bay Area Older Adults, your company will benefit from advertising access to tens of thousands of adults age 50+ as well as organizations that serve older adults. Cost-effective sponsorship opportunities are available on a per month, per event or annual basis.

  • Sponsor community events: Your company will be listed on event pages that receive thousands of visitors each month and print marketing materials distributed at our community events.

  • Feature your company in our monthly newsletter: Add a description of your product or service, logo and your company's website link to our newsletter that is read by thousands of adults age 50+ each month. Incentivize readers by offering a discount. Our past sponsors include Stanford, Posit Science, UC San Francisco, Sacred Heart Church, King Wealth Planning and Peninsula Jewish Community Center among others.

  • Become an awareness campaign partner: Your company will be listed on landing pages for online advertisements covering more than 80 different types of outdoors, fitness, social and cultural activities.

  • Showcase your company as a community activity: List detailed information about your company as a full page on the Bay Area Older Adults' website.

We are open to discussing other sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested in sponsoring Bay Area Older Adults, please contact info@bayareaolderadults.org for more details.

link to top of page

Corporate Donors and Sponsors





    Cooper–Garrod Estate Vineyards
    Dishdash Restaurant
    Fry's Electronics Sunnyvale
    Hightail
    Home Depot
    Safeway
    A Slice of New York

    Sprouts Farmers Market
    Starbucks Sunnyvale
    The Tech Museum
    Thai Basil Restaurant
    Trader Joe's Los Altos and Sunnyvale
    YMCA
    Zanotto's Family Markets Sunnyvale

link to top of page