Ways To Donate

There are many other ways to donate and below you will find a few of the most common ways. If you have any questions at all feel free to reach out to us at info [at] tandanafoundation.org.

You can mail a check payable to The Tandana Foundation to:

The Tandana Foundation

2933 Lower Bellbrook Rd.

Spring Valley OH, 45370

The Tandana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN: 20-4748423

Your contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

PayPal Giving Fund

PayPal Giving Fund (PPGF) allows you to donate to Tandana with no fees so 100% of the donation goes to us. It's a great way to ensure that all of your donation supports our mission. Click the button below to be brought to the PPGF page.

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Looking for inspiration? Watch this story about one donor and why he supports education:

Employer Matching

Employer/Corporate Matching

Find out if you can make your gift more meaningful!

Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees, board members, or retirees. This could mean it is possible to double or even triple your contribution to The Tandana Foundation. Matching gifts provide a way for you to maximize the impact of your support.

Please ask your human resources office if they match contributions and send in their matching gift form with your pledge. If your company has a phone or web match program, please indicate that you have made these arrangements when you send in your gift.

Questions? Let us know: 937.862.0202 or info [at] tandanafoundation.org

Stock Gifts

Gifts of appreciated stock are an easy and beneficial way to make a donation to support The Tandana Foundation. You receive credit for the full market value of the gift, and you avoid capital-gains tax. In order to assure that we received and properly acknowledge your stock gift, please follow the following steps.

STEP 1: CONTACT YOUR BROKER

Ask your stockbroker or brokerage to make a direct electronic transfer of the stock certificates to The Tandana Foundation account. Our taxpayer identification number is 20-4748423.

All DTC-Eligible Securities: All deliveries MUST include account title and Schwab account number:

Broker: Charles Schwab

DTC #: 0164, Code 40

A/C #: 6451-8868

Account title: Tandana Foundation

Please call 937.862.0202 or email info [at] tandanafoundation.org to let us know to expect your gift of stock)

Fedwire ® Monies: All deliveries MUST include account title and Schwab account number:

Wire to: Citibank NA, 111 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005

ABA #: 021000089

FBO: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

A/C #: 40553953

Account title: Tandana Foundation

Please call 937.862.0202 or email info [at] tandanafoundation.org to let us know to expect your gift of stock)

STEP 2: CONTACT THE TANDANA FOUNDATION

In order to properly acknowledge your gift please notify us as soon as your transfer instructions have been given to your broker. This is important because your broker will not necessarily notify us and our broker often does not know the originating source of the donation. When you contact us please provide us with the name of the security or securities being transferred, the number of shares to be donated, and the name and phone number of your broker.

Please call 937.862.0202 or email info [at] tandanafoundation.org to let us know to expect your gift of stock)

In-Kind

In-Kind Donations

The Tandana Foundation appreciates certain in-kind gifts. That being said, in many cases a monetary donation is most helpful in allowing us to reach our goals. For example, if you want to donate items that can easily be purchased in Ecuador or Mali, it is much easier if you donate money and our staff purchases the items in-country. Purchasing locally also allows us to support the local economy and saves on transportation costs.

In-kind gifts can be very helpful for Tandana, if they meet the conditions below:

Need driven: Driven by a genuine and thorough understanding of the needs of our community partners or our organization

Quality controlled: Goods are carefully chosen and of appropriate quality

Determined by informed choices. Please contact us to discuss the in-kind gift you have in mind.

Examples of needed and appropriate in-kind gifts could include:

Specific medications or medical supplies which are listed on our Medications and Medical Supplies needed list (please ask for an up to date version of this list)
Items on our Amazon wish list

Pro bono professional skills, such as coaching, marketing, fundraising, legal counsel, graphic design, and others

The list goes on... please get in touch with us if you want to discuss ideas

If you are considering making an in-kind gift to Tandana, thank you! We appreciate you so much for thinking of us. Before you take any action please read the document below and email us at info [at] tandanafoundation.org so we can make the best plan possible.

Gift Acceptance Policy

Before you consider an in-kind gift please read our Gift Acceptance Policy. Thank you!

Legacy

Legacy Giving

Incorporating The Tandana Foundation into your will or estate plan will allow future generations to weave friendships and strengthen communities in Mali and Ecuador. Making a legacy gift is also an important way for you to maximize the financial rewards of your philanthropy. There is a wide range of tax and income incentives the federal law provides to encourage your generous support of The Tandana Foundation.

Click this link to learn more about some of the most common bequest and trust arrangements. This is basic information and The Tandana Foundation recommends you consult your attorney and your tax or financial advisers to establish an estate plan specific to your interests and needs.

Sponsorship

We are grateful and reliant on support from local businesses, companies, religious based organizations, schools, and service clubs throughout Ohio, Colorado, and all over the USA. If your organization is interested in learning more about sponsorship please feel free to contact our office directly or see our Partners and Supporters page to learn more about corporate sponsorship.

See specific initiatives that you can sponsor here.

Questions? Let us know: 937.862.0202 or info [at] tandanafoundation.org

Memorials

Create A Legacy

Pay tribute to family and friends through a memorial or honorary gift to The Tandana Foundation. Your gift can be made in memory of a deceased relative or friend, or it can be made in honor of a special occasion such as a birthday or wedding. Your gift will help that special person play an important role as we weave friendships and strengthen communities in Mali and Ecuador.

If you would like to establish a memorial or honorarium, or contribute to an existing one, contact:

Hope Taft, Board President
937.862.0202
info [at] tandanafoundation.org

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