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Invest in the Future of Our Amazing Students
DBG is celebrating 15 YEARS of student achievement, a 100% high school graduation rate since 2007, our proud graduates pursuing their dreams, and our hardworking kids crushing their goals. The magic of DBG is the safe space we create for students to discover the power of who they are, and YOU help make it possible. Join our mission by donating today.
Your donation is powerful
mail a check
Your check can be made payable to: Downtown Boxing Gym and sent to: 6445 East Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48207
donor advised funds
Work with your sponsoring organization and make checks payable to:
Downtown Boxing Gym
EIN: 27-5106242
6445 E. Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48207
Or use the following DAF Direct widget to securely issue grants directly from your Fidelity Charitable®, Schwab Charitable®, or BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund®:
wire transfers and ach
For more information on making a wire transfer or ACH contribution, please contact Meredith Potter at [email protected] or (313) 209-3029
ira distribution
If you are over age 70.5 and own a retirement account, you can learn more about Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) by visiting this link.
donate securities
To donate securities like stocks, bonds and mutual funds, please share DBG’s brokerage account information with your financial institution or advisor.
Receiving Firm/Institution Name: TD Ameritrade
Receiving Account Number: 913387396
Receiving Account Title/Registration: Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Foundation
Receiving Firm DTC Number: 0188
EIN/Tax ID: 27-5106242
Contact Name at Charitable Organization: Meredith Potter
Contact Phone Number: 313-209-3029
When your stock or mutual funds are transferred to our account, we do not receive any information that identifies you as the donor. We would like to ensure all gifts are properly received and acknowledged. Please email Meredith Potter at mp[email protected] to let her know the transfer is on the way.
planned gifts
Create a lasting legacy by giving through a will or trust or by naming DBG as a beneficiary of a retirement account, such as an IRA or 401(k).
If you have already included DBG in your estate plan, please let us know! Please contact our Donor Experience Manager, Nick Mancuso, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 248-894-0462.
join the support squad
Join our exclusive team of supporters, known as the “Support Squad,” by signing up for an automatic, recurring donation.
Support Squad members receive:
- A monthly newsletter with behind-the-scenes info
- VIP invitations to our local and virtual events
- Periodic discounts on DBG gear, event tickets, and more
matching gifts
Many employers offer a donation matching program, which could increase or even double the impact of your gift.
Please click the DONATE button and select “Would you like your employer to match?” to see if your employer has a matching gift program or ask your human resources representative about a potential matching gift.
payroll deduction
Many employers offer the opportunity to donate after-tax earnings to qualified charitable organizations.
Please contact your human resources representative to ask if payroll deduction is an option. If you sign up for recurring payroll deductions to DBG, we will be sure to add you to the Support Squad as well!
Downtown Boxing Gym is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible.

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