Donate to Beacon Mental Health
Empower Hope. Transform Lives. Support Beacon Mental Health
Every gift helps expand essential services, support crisis response, and provide care to those who need it most.
Ways to Support Beacon Mental Health
1. Make an Online Donation
The fastest and most convenient way to give is through our secure online donation form. You can make a one-time contribution or set up a recurring monthly gift to provide ongoing support.
2. Mail a Donation
If you prefer to give by check, please mail your contribution to:
Beacon Mental Health
c/o Director of Development
3100 NE 83rd Street, Suite 2550
Kansas City, Mo 64119
Please make checks payable to Beacon Mental Health and write “donation” in the memo.
You can also drop a check at the address listed above or call 816.468.0400 ext. 183 and have someone on the Development Team run a credit card for you.
3. Donate Appreciated Stock or Securities
Giving stock is a powerful way to support Beacon Mental Health—and may also provide significant financial benefits to you as a donor.
When you donate appreciated securities directly, you may:
- Avoid capital gains tax on the increase in value
- Receive a charitable tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock
- Maximize your impact by giving a larger gift at a lower after‑tax cost
To initiate a stock transfer, please contact us for our brokerage
Stock Donation Contact:
Christy Mesik
Director of Development
816.468.0400 ext 183
supportus@beaconmh.org
We are happy to assist with the process or answer any questions.
4. Support Through Workplace Giving
5. Planned & Legacy Giving
A planned gift is a meaningful way to ensure your dedication to mental health access continues long into the future. By naming Beacon Mental Health in your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor‑advised fund (DAF), you help build a stronger, healthier community for generations to come.
Ways to Make a Planned Gift
- Donor‑Advised Funds (DAFs)
You can recommend a grant to Beacon Mental Health from your donor‑advised fund at any time. You may also designate Beacon as a final beneficiary of your DAF, ensuring that remaining assets are directed to vital mental health programs after your lifetime. - Bequests in Wills and Trusts
- Retirement Accounts (IRAs, 401(k), 403(b))
- Life Insurance Policies
Your Legacy of Hope
Every planned gift—large or small—strengthens our ability to provide accessible, trauma‑informed mental health care to individuals and families across the Northland. Your generosity creates a legacy of hope, healing, and ongoing support for those who need it most.
For more information:
Christy Mesik
Director of Development
816.468.0400 ext 183
supportus@beaconmh.org
6. Donate In Honor or In Memory
7. In Kind Contributions
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8. Corporate & Community Partnerships
To explore partnership opportunities:
Christy Mesik
Director of Development
816.468.0400 ext 183
supportus@beaconmh.org
Why Your Support Matters
Your donation helps expand access to mental health care, supports life-saving programs, strengthens crisis response, and ensures people in our community receive the support they deserve, when they need it most. Together, we can build a healthier, more hopeful future for Clay, Platte, and Ray counties in Missouri.
For more information:
Christy Mesik
Director of Development
816.468.0400 ext 183
supportus@beaconmh.org
