Other Ways to Give AmazonSmile AmazonSmile has the same vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible purchases to your favorite charitable organization. Please support the Epilepsy Foundation by shopping online through AmazonSmile and selecting Epilepsy Foundation as your designated charity. Honorariums and Memorials: Give a Gift of Hope Make a donation to celebrate a loved ones special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary or wedding, or to recognize the courage of a friend or relative who is living with epilepsy. When an In Honor gift is received, the Epilepsy Foundation will send a personalized tribute/honorarium letter to the person or family you designate notifying them of your thoughtful donation, but not revealing the amount of the donation. Stock Gifts Do you own stock or mutual fund shares that have increased in value? Donating securities to the Epilepsy Foundation is a way to help us move closer to improving the lives of those living with epilepsy and ultimately finding a cure. Giving appreciated assets is one of the most tax-efficient ways to make charitable donations. If you transfer the shares before December 31st, you may claim the charitable deduction in the same year. Wire Instructions Read More... Estate Giving Make an Impact! A bequest from a will or a living trust lets you make a gift of any size to the Epilepsy Foundation. When making an estate gift, you allow us to invest in new endeavors to support those living with epilepsy and help to ensure the Foundation is here for decades to come. By doing so you are able to receive a current income tax deduction and reduce your potential estate taxes in the future. For more information and to discuss your options, please contact us at (800) 213-5821. Matching Gifts You Can Double the Impact of Your Gift! Many corporations have matching gift programs and will match your donation to accredited charitable organizations such as the Epilepsy Foundation. Its an easy way to double or even triple the impact of your personal contribution to find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy. Ask your employer if they participate in a matching gift program and complete the necessary paperwork to have your gift matched. For more information, please contact us at (800) 213-5821. Monthly Gift As a monthly partner in the Epilepsy Foundation’s efforts to make the world a better, more manageable place for the over 2 million people living with epilepsy, you are one of our most dedicated supporters. By providing steadfast income throughout the year, you help fund high-impact research, education and advocacy. Making a monthly gift is an easy way for you to make a difference each month. By making an automatic tax-deductible gift each month on your credit or debit card, you provide strong and steady funding to help those who need it most. How does monthly giving work? After signing up on our website, your specified donation amount will be charged to your credit or debit card. Moving forward, your card will be charged each month. You choose the amount of your gift, and can modify or cancel your donation at any time. Your monthly gift allows us to limit our overhead costs and apply your contribution where it is needed most. Monthly contributions are critical to the success of our work. Make your monthly gift. Vehicle Donation Did you know you can earn a charitable income tax deduction by donating an automobile, RV, truck, boat or trailer to the Epilepsy Foundation? You’ll avoid the costs and hassle of selling a used vehicle and we’ll tow your vehicle for free. You must own a clear title to donate a vehicle. It’s Easy! Simply access our car donation wizard or call (877) EFCARS7. You’ll receive an e-mail acknowledgment confirming your intention to donate your vehicle. Within four business days of receiving your paperwork, you will be contacted to schedule a pick up time for your vehicle. When the vehicle is towed, you’ll receive a receipt for tax purposes within 10 business days. To help determine the value of your vehicle, you may want to visit nadaguides or kbb. It’s that simple! And you can count on us to put your vehicle to good use empowering people with epilepsy and their families. Combined Federal Campaign/Community Health Charities The Epilepsy Foundation participates in the world’s largest workplace charity campaign, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Through the CFC, government workers and those in the military can support the work of the Epilepsy Foundation through payroll deductions. If you are a federal government employee and are interested in giving to the Epilepsy Foundation through the CFC, please designate code #10568 on your pledge card. Many private sector companies also participate in workplace giving campaigns. Check to see if your employer allows charitable giving through payroll deductions today! You can designate the Epilepsy Foundation using #10568 on your pledge card or give through Community Health Charities online at healthcharities.org. Questions? For more information about any of these ways to give, contact Donor Services at (800) 213-5821 or email [email protected].
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