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A gift of stocks is a powerful way to support 350.org’s work. By donating stocks, you avoid the capital gains tax. Additionally, you are still eligible to deduct the full fair-market value of the asset you donated, up to the overall amount allowed by the IRS.

Please use this information to make your transfer:

Email [email protected] or call (+1) 646-801-0759 when you make the transfer so that we can identify your gift and provide you with a tax receipt. Our policy is to sell the stocks when we receive them.

Donate to 350.org through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF):

A donor advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable savings account that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support 350.org and other charities through cash, appreciated securities and other assets.

To make a gift to 350.org through your donor advised fund, please provide your fund manager with our tax identification number(26-1150699), and our legally registered name(350.org).

If your donor-advised fund’s sponsoring organization is participating, you may recommend a gift to 350.org via DAFdirect here:

Select the sponsoring organization from the “Donate now from” field (as long as your DAF’s sponsoring organization is participating).

Enter the amount (in dollars) you would like to recommend in the “Amount” field.

Click on the “NEXT” button to proceed to the sponsoring organization’s website to complete your donor advised fund transaction.

Individual Retirement Account (IRA)/ Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) - Use Your Traditional IRA to Make Your Charitable Gifts.

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free distribution from your traditional or Roth IRA to 350.org. It's an efficient way to support the cause that matters to you most. To qualify:

• Transfers must be made directly from a traditional IRA account by your IRA administrator to 350.org. Funds that are withdrawn by you and then contributed do NOT qualify. Gifts from 401k, 403b, SEP and other plans do not qualify.
• Gifts must be outright. Distributions to donor-advised funds or life-income arrangements such as charitable remainder trusts and charitable gift annuities are not allowed.

350.org Addresses:

Primary mailing address:

Please send checks with FedEx, UPS, and Certified Mail directly to our bank at this address:

Remembering 350.org in your estate is one of the most meaningful gifts you can offer to future generations.

A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. It is a popular and flexible way to support our cause. With the help of your advisor, you can include language in your estate documents specifying a gift be made to 350.org.

Sample Language:

“I give (a dollar amount, all or a percentage, residue, remainder, or other assets or property) of $_______ [or the following property described as ______________ ] to 350.org, a not-for-profit corporation registered in the District of Columbia in the United States of America. 350.org is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and its tax exempt identification number (EIN) is 26-1150699. 350.org’s mailing address is PO Box 843004, Boston, MA, 02284-3004, USA, and can be reached at (+1) 646-801-0759.”

And, don’t forget to let us know when you set up your bequest, so we can thank you for your generous support, by sending an email to [email protected] or calling us at (+1) 646-801-0759.

You can donate through your employer and some corporations will match your gift, so you can double your impact.

Employee giving programs can take several forms, such as United Way, Community Health Charities (CHC), or your employer may have their own individual program. Donations can be given monthly, quarterly or annually and are 100% tax-deductible. Contact your Human Resources department to learn more about giving opportunities.

Some companies allow you to make payroll deductions which are then donated to your charity of choice. Additionally, some employers are part of organized employee giving campaigns such as:

United Way - must write in our full name and address:

Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) - select 350.org

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) - use our official code #14535

You can double (or sometimes triple) your impact through employer matching gift programs. Follow these easy steps:

• Find your employer in the search tool below. The search results will give you additional information on how to complete the process. If you do not see your employer listed, contact your Human Resources department to find out if there is a program or if you can start one.
• If matching gift forms must be sent by mail, send completed matching form to:
  
  

  350.org
  P.O. Box 843004
  Boston, MA 02284-3004
  
  

Fundraising campaigns are a great way to engage your friends, family and community in this crucial work, and raise funds for 350.org along the way. You can plan a bike trip, ask for donations in lieu of gifts on special occasions, or host gatherings where you engage your community about climate change. If you decide to start or join a fundraising campaign, let us know so we can support and acknowledge your efforts. Send an email to [email protected] or call (+1) 646-801-0759.

Not sure how to get started? Here’s a short guide and tips.

350.org is connected with some organizations who have their own fundraising platform and you can join as an individual or a team to raise funds for us.

• Climate Ride hosts 10 or more events around the world. You can register for any of the rides and select 350.org.
• Start a fundraiser on Facebook in lieu of gifts for a special occasion or for an event you are hosting.
• Use free online invitation apps to invite people to an event you are hosting.
• Are you a runner or cyclist? Check with your favorite events or clubs to see if they have a program for raising money for nonprofits.

Many companies want to give back to 350.org and support the climate movement by donating a portion of your online purchase(s). There are several ways to get involved.

• 350.org is a partner with 1% for the Planet and you can search for companies that are supporting us through your purchases on their websites.
• Sign up for programs through major online shopping portals and select 350.org as your “charity of choice”.
• MyChange rounds up your daily credit and debit card purchases to the nearest dollar and change from credit card transactions and converts it to a monthly donation to 350.org. The round up can turn into hundreds of dollars a year from you.
• Shop the 350.org store and not only will a portion of your purchase be donated to us, but you are also showing the public you support our climate movement.
• Read more here about how to donate to the charity of your choice when shopping (or selling) on eBay.