Multiple paths, one mission

Single donation, no recurring. Donate via website, phone, mail, or wire. Most common for major gifts ($500+) or impulse response to crisis. Tax-deductible at 100%.

Most-impactful giving method. Monthly recurring donation. We can plan + commit to programs based on predictable income. Most donors give $25-$200/month.

Recommend grants from your DAF (Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, etc.). Tax benefits at DAF contribution; flexibility on grant timing. Lifeline EIN: 47-3829410.

Large one-time or recurring donations. Typically named programs or specific commitments. Major gift officer relationship. Detailed impact reports.

Employer matching, payroll deduction, workplace charity drives. Many employers match charitable donations 50-100%. Maximizes your impact.

Stocks/securities, cryptocurrency, planned giving (bequests), in-kind donations. Each has specific procedures + tax considerations. Email donations@lifelineaid.org for guidance.

Online checkout. Credit + debit card, ACH/bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo. Tax receipt sent via email within 30 days. Secure encrypted payment processing.

Set up monthly recurring online. Cancel anytime via email or phone — no retention specialist gauntlet. Recurring is most-impactful for our planning.

Donate to current crisis (Pakistan), regional programs, specific themes (water, education), or unrestricted. Restricted donations specifically tracked + reported.

Sent via email within 30 days of donation. Include all required IRS documentation. Save for your tax filing. Lost or didn’t receive? Email donations@lifelineaid.org for replacement.

Logged in to /account: view all your donations + tax receipts + tax summary by year. Easy for tax preparation. Available year-round.

Major donors ($1,000+ annual) get assigned donor relations contact. Direct relationship for questions, special requests, impact reports. Smaller donors served by donations@lifelineaid.org or 1 (212) 555-9180.

DAFs are increasingly popular giving vehicle. Tax benefit at contribution, flexibility on grant timing. Major DAFs (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable) integrate with Lifeline Aid donation system.

Through your DAF’s online portal: search ‘Lifeline Aid Foundation’ or use EIN 47-3829410. Recommend grant amount + recipient (Lifeline Aid Foundation). DAF processes within 5-10 business days. We receive directly.

Grants from DAFs can be unrestricted (most common) or restricted to specific programs. Most DAFs allow restricted grants; some don’t. Check with your DAF if specific restriction matters.

Tax deduction at original DAF contribution date. Investment growth in DAF tax-free. Recommend grants over time. No required distribution timeline. Flexibility + privacy.

Predictable major donor pipeline. DAF-recommended grants tend to be larger ($5k-$50k+ typical). Donors who use DAFs are often long-term major donors. Strong relationship category.

Lifeline Aid major gift team works directly with DAF advisors at major firms. Coordination on potential grants, program-specific funding opportunities, donor preferences. Contact donations@lifelineaid.org for major DAF advisor introductions.

Most tax-efficient way to give appreciated stocks. You avoid capital gains tax on appreciation; we receive full fair market value. Significant tax benefit for donors holding appreciated stocks long-term.

Email planned-giving@lifelineaid.org for transfer instructions. Provide stock name + ticker + number of shares. We provide DTC instructions to your broker. Transfer typically 1-5 business days.

You take a deduction for fair market value on date of transfer. You avoid capital gains tax on appreciation. Lifeline Aid receives stock + immediately sells (per policy). Net to us: full fair market value.

We accept Bitcoin + Ethereum + select stablecoins (USDC). Other cryptocurrencies case-by-case. Lifeline Aid converts to USD upon receipt; you take deduction at FMV at transfer. Email crypto@lifelineaid.org for wallet instructions.

Donate appreciated mutual fund shares or ETFs. Same process as stocks. Provide name + ticker + number of shares. Tax treatment same as stocks.

Government + corporate bonds: yes (donate appreciated). Private investments + LLC interests: complex; case-by-case. Email planned-giving@lifelineaid.org for guidance.

Designate Lifeline Aid Foundation in your will. Specific dollar amount, percentage of estate, or residual beneficiary. Significant gift, simple to arrange. Email planned-giving@lifelineaid.org for sample language.

Designate Lifeline Aid as beneficiary of life insurance, retirement accounts, payable-on-death accounts. Simpler than bequest; just update beneficiary form with Lifeline Aid Foundation EIN 47-3829410.

Income to you (or beneficiary) for life or term of years; remainder to Lifeline Aid. Tax benefit + income stream. Complex; consult tax + estate attorney. Most useful for $250k+ donations.

Income to Lifeline Aid for term of years; remainder to your heirs. Reduces estate tax. Useful for major estate planning. Consult attorney.

We don’t operate own pooled income fund (some larger NPOs do). For pooled income alternatives, partner with American Endowment Foundation or other community foundations.

Give in honor or memory of a loved one. We send acknowledgment to honoree or family (no donation amount disclosed). Common at major life events (weddings, anniversaries, memorials). Smaller gifts welcomed.

~70% of major employers match charitable donations 50%-200%. Submit matching gift form to your HR or company foundation. They mail matching check to Lifeline Aid. Common: $1 you give = $2 we receive.

Some employers facilitate ongoing payroll deduction to charities. Smaller donations distributed across pay periods. Consistent recurring giving. Check with your HR.

Many employers run annual charity drives (United Way, etc.) with Lifeline Aid as designated recipient option. Coordinate with employer + we’ll be listed. Common in fall (October-December).

Some employers grant paid time off for volunteering. Limited Lifeline Aid volunteer opportunities (we work in active disaster zones; staff travel is specialty). Check with employer about other charity volunteering options.

Employers can establish custom partnerships with Lifeline Aid: cause marketing campaigns, volunteer programs, custom fundraising. Email partnerships@lifelineaid.org. Most useful for large employers ($1M+ giving potential).

Federal employees: Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #34509 — Lifeline Aid Foundation. State + local government: similar programs varying by state. Check with HR.