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Helpful Information:

• Can I give to Mindfulness First through a monthly donation?

  • Absolutely! When you donate to Mindfulness First on a reoccurring monthly basis, you become what we like to call a ‘Mindful Visionary Partner,’ MVP for short. This special group of donors give Mindfulness First the capacity and confidence to continue building and providing services that bring MBSEL (Mindfulness Based Social Emotional Learning) to school administrators, teachers, and children. To become an MVP, simply select or enter your donation amount on the donation form above, and make sure the ‘Monthly’ button is clicked. You can adjust your monthly donation preferences, or cancel at any-time. Your monthly donations are tax deductible.

• Can I give to Mindfulness First through a one-time donation?

  • Yes! One-time donations are a powerful way for you to contribute to the mission and vision of Mindfulness First, giving us the capacity to continue building and providing services that bring MBSEL (Mindfulness Based Social Emotional Learning) to communities who need it most. To make a one-time donation to Mindfulness First, simply select the amount you wish to donate above, and make sure the ‘One-Time’ button is selected. Your one-time donations are also tax deductible.

• What is Mindfulness First’s Tax ID Number?

  • Mindfulness First’s Tax ID number is 46-4253699.

• Is Mindfulness First a tax-exempt organization?

  • Yes. Mindfulness First is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. As we are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, your donation to Mindfulness First is a tax deductible write off to the extent allowed by law. Our tax ID number is: 46-4253699.

• Is my donation tax deductible?

  • Yes, all charitable donations to Mindfulness First are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, as long as no goods or services were exchanged. Immediately after submitting your charitable gift, you’ll receive an email confirmation that serves as a receipt for tax purposes.

• How can I fundraise for Mindfulness First?

  • We’re thrilled you’re interested in raising money for our charity! All across the globe, generous individuals and organizations, raise money for Mindfulness First through our easy to use online fundraising platform, creative projects, events, campaigns, and programs. If you’re interested in becoming an ongoing volunteer supporter, the easiest way to get started is by applying to be a part of our Ambassador Program. We meet with our ambassadors on an ongoing basis to provides tips and support to all volunteer supporters to make fundraising fun and successful, as well as offer fun perks like free mindfulness trainings.

  • Every time you shop with Amazon, your purchase could be supporting the work we do to address the impact of toxic stress. At no additional cost to you, Amazon will automatically donate a portion of your purchase to a charity of your choice through their AmazonSmile program. Visit smile.amazon.com each time you shop to ensure your purchase will support Mindfulness First.

• How can I donate to Mindfulness First through Fry’s Community Rewards Program?

  • Fry's Community Rewards Program is dedicated to helping nonprofits like Mindfulness First fundraise and continue to grow. To get started, sign up here with your V.I.P Card, and select Mindfulness First (MD931). Once enrolled, Mindfulness First will earn rewards every time you shop with your V.I.P Card!

• How do I make a donation in honor of someone?

  • Make a tribute, celebrate a loved one, mark a special occasion, or remind someone that they matter to you with a special gift Mindfulness First. Check the box “Give in honor or memory” on the donate page, located beneath the gift amount. You’ll then be prompted to fill in the name of someone special to you. Once you've donated, you'll be able to add a personal message and send an e-card. You’ll also receive an email confirmation of your gift. This email serves as your donation receipt. You can print or save the email as proof of receipt to use as a write off for tax purposes. Mindfulness First’s Tax ID number is 46-4253699.

• What are the benefits of donating during the COVID-19 health crisis?

  • The IRS encourages taxpayers to consider charitable contributions. Several changes to the tax code and updates in other areas may benefit you. Mindfulness First’s work is made possible by your generous support, please contact your financial advisor or other counsel when exploring your tax benefits.

• What are employee matching gift programs?

  • Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees in support of charities. This means you can double your support for Mindfulness First, without even giving a dollar more. See if your employer participates in our Matching Gifts Program.

  • Yes! We appreciate you recommending Mindfulness First as an organization to support through your Donor Advised Fund. As a 501(c)3 charity, our work is powered by the generous support of donors, like you. Clients of BNY Mellon, Fidelity Charitable, and Schwab Charitable can make a designation through the our DAF Direct page. Mindfulness First’s Tax ID number is 46-4253699.

  • When a donor makes a charitable donation to a donor-advised fund, they receive a tax deduction for the year the gift is made. Once the contribution is made, the donor can make grant recommendations to the charity of their choice to the sponsoring organization, which has legal control over the funds.

  • Yes, DAF donors receive their tax documentation from the sponsoring organization of the Donor Advised Fund.

  • Simplicity, the DAF sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts. Flexibility, timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision making. Tax-efficiency, contributions are tax-deductible and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes and allowing you to support multiple charities from one block of stock. Family legacy, a DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy. No start-up costs, there is no cost to establish a donor-advised fund. However, there are often minimum initial charitable contributions to establish the DAF (typically $5,000 or more).** No transaction fees, once approved, 100% of your recommended grant goes to your qualified public charity of choice.** Privacy if desired, donors may choose to remain anonymous to the grant recipient. **Sponsoring organizations generally assess an administrative fee on the assets in a DAF. These fees vary by sponsoring organization.