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When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful.

Ways to give*

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    Check

    We welcome check donations of all levels. Our mailing address: 12463 Rancho Bernardo Road #1017 San Diego, CA. 92128

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    Online

    Send a contribution securely online via Zeffy:

    https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-13434

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    Company Matching

    Direct gifts (check, credit card, securities) are generally eligible for company matching programs. Contact your employer directly to process the matching request after your gift is made.

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    Qualified Charitable Distributions

    If you are over the age of 70, you may make non-taxable distributions (IRS limits apply) from your qualified plan/IRA directly to a 501c(3) charity. Checks can be mailed directly to us. Tax ID: 41-4288348

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    Direct Securities Transfers (DTC)

    Your brokerage firm can send securities directly to our account at Fidelity Investments. Please email info@datfoundation.org for instructions.

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    Donor Advised Funds

    If concise recordkeeping or making future grants are your goal, utilization of a donor advised fund such as Fidelity Charitable is an excellent way to receive your full tax deduction now and make grants in the future. More here: https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/giving-account/giving-account-details.html

  • *Taxpayers taking the standard deduction can deduct up to $1,000 (single filers) or $2,000 (married filing jointly) for cash gifts made directly to qualified charities. This excludes donor-advised funds (DAFs) and private foundations.*

Frequently Asked Questions