Ways to Give
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Give today and inspire the next generation
Your gift supports students and early career professionals through scholarships, training, mentorship, recognition, and a global network of support. Or learn about other ways to give below.
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Give through your donor advised fund
Support the Optica Foundation through your donor advised fund: recommend a grant, specify the amount, and your DAF advisor manages the donation process. It’s that easy.
Roll over your IRA
An IRA rollover allows people 70 ½ and older to reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA. Contact your IRA plan administrator and let them know you want to donate your qualified charitable distribution to the Optica Foundation.
Give a gift of stock
Gifts of stock and appreciated securities to the Optica Foundation are easy to make and provide great tax benefits for you. Before initiating a stock transfer please contact Cara Green to inform the foundation of your intention and to receive our brokerage account information.
Make a gift by mail
Please download and complete the Donation Form to mail back with your check made payable to the Optica Foundation.
Make a gift by phone
If you would prefer to talk with someone and make your gift over the phone using a credit or debit card, please call +1 202.416.1907.
Wire Transfer or ACH Transfer
If you would like to make a direct transfer from your account to the Optica Foundation, please click here.
Cryptocurrency
The Foundation prefers that any gift of cryptocurrency be liquidated and transferred as cash using the Wire Transfer or ACH Transfer process.
Planned Giving
A gift made through your will or estate can be a meaningful way to leave a legacy and make a significant contribution to further the Optica Foundation’s mission.
US Tax Information
Address:
Optica Foundation
Global Headquarters
2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
USA
Phone: +1.202.416.1416
Fax: +1.202.416.1450
Email: foundation@optica.org
Tax ID: (EIN) 71-0913500
Contributions to the Optica Foundation, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible as provided by law. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES (800-435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION.
