Other Ways to Support FAIR
In addition to membership and general donations, there are other opportunities for making financial contributions to FAIR including:
Matching Gifts
Matching gift programs are a good way to maximize the impact of your gift. Many companies offer matching gift programs to their employees. This is a great way to support FAIR because it can double and sometiems triple your contribution. Check with your employer to determine your company's matching gift policies and procedures or visit the online directory to find out if your company will match your contribution to FAIR.
If your employer will match your gift to FAIR, please complete the appropriate form and mail it with a copy of your gift receipt. We will take it from there.
IRA
Owners of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are required by law to take a minimum yearly distribution from their IRAs once they reach age 70 (the amount of the distribution varies according to the value of the IRA and the age of the owner). In many cases, this required distribution will trigger additional federal income taxes. But thanks to the Pension Protection Act of 2006, you can choose to donate all or part of your 2008 required distribution (up to $100,000) directly to FAIR. By doing so, you will avoid increasing your taxable income while making a significant investment in our nation's future.
If you are eligible to take advantage of this extraordinary tax incentive, I hope you will consider directing your IRA administrator to transfer some or all of your required distribution to FAIR. (Forms for effecting the transfer are available from FAIR; contact Marjorie Wilkinson at 202/328-7004 or by e-mail at margie@fairus.org.)
Tribute / Memorial Gifts
Information coming soon.
Combined Federal Campaign
The immigration issue has never been bigger, and that means the challenges—and the opportunities—are greater than ever. As America approaches a defining moment in its immigration history, your pledge to FAIR in the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign is needed now more than ever.
GivingExpress® Program (for American Express cardholders)
American Express Cardmembers who are enrolled in the Membership Rewards program can earn double Membership Rewards points by making their contributions online at the GivingExpress program through December 31, 2007.
You may choose to donate in one of two ways: a monetary donation or you may choose to donate Membership Rewards points.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions for the Membership Rewards program apply. Visit membershiprewards.com/terms for more information. Participating partners and available rewards are subject to change without notice. Bonus Points: To be eligible to earn bonus points, you must be enrolled in the Membership Rewards program at the time of purchase and you must charge your purchase on an eligible, enrolled American Express Card. Bonus points will be credited to your Membership Rewards account 6-8 weeks after your first purchase appears on your monthly billing statement. 50,000 maximum bonus points per account. Bonus ID 0549
Please note: American Express will deduct a transaction fee of 2.25% from your donation to cover processing costs. The charities will receive your donation amount, minus the 2.25% American Express processing fee, from our partner JustGive. This transaction fee is similar to or less than the processing fee the charity would pay if you were to charge your donation with your American Express Card through any other means (i.e., over the phone to the charity, through the charity's website, etc.). You will not be charged any additional fees for using the American Express Donation Site and your dollar donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
If you have any questions about these programs or would like to donate in one of these ways, please contact Brandi Felser or Margie Wilkinson at (202) 328-7004.