Thank you for considering different ways to support the LDF and our critical work on racial justice. We rely on donations to finance our work on reversing inequality and bias in our courts, policing, economic circumstances, and education.
The LDF offers several innovative ways to support our work in ways that add to your financial well-being while also potentially increasing the value of your contribution.
By using one of these donation options, you are contributing to our work on expanding democracy, eliminating racial disparities, and promoting racial justice by creating a society that truly offers equality to all Americans.
We are pleased to accept gifts of stocks, securities, and legacy gifts. You can choose to give through your workplace, through a professional or trade association, or a fraternity or sorority.
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, so your donations are tax-deductible. Our 501c3 letter can be found here.
We offer a variety of fundraising methods to make supporting our programs as easy as possible.
By donating appreciated property to LDF, you can receive a tax deduction for the current fair market value of the asset while avoiding capital gains tax. To learn more, contact us at development@naacpldf.org or 212-965-2232.
If you choose to donate stock, please ask your broker to provide LDF with your contact details so that we can officially acknowledge your contribution.
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Account No. 89407Q27
DTC No. 8862
Tax ID No. 13-1655255
John P. Curti handles LDF’s stock gifts at Merrill Lynch. He can be reached at:
Merrill Lynch
225 Liberty Street, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10281
Phone: 212-236-0310
Fax: 646-461-2353
LDF has many generous donors who provide support through their family foundations Please contact us at development@naacpldf.org or 212-965-2232 to discuss funding opportunities that meet your family foundation’s philanthropic goals.
If your workplace is affiliated with America’s Charities© or the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), you can support our work through automatic payroll deductions. The workplace giving number for the NAACP LDF is 11104. Check with your Human Resources Office or contact us at development@naacpldf.org or 212-965-2232.
Many companies and organizations will match or even multiply your charitable contribution, significantly increasing your gift to LDF. Companies may match many kinds of gifts, including one-time gifts, monthly pledges, workplace giving, and donations of professional services. Check with your employer’s Human Resources Department to see if your gift qualifies for a match. To learn more, please contact us at development@naacpldf.org or 212-965-2232.
Over the years, we have received robust support from the national and local chapters of organizations such as the Links, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; National Smart Set; and other membership and professional groups. If you belong to one of these organizations, urge them to consider a contribution to the LDF Scholarship programs or to support our core work. To learn more, please contact us at development@naacpldf.org or 212-965-2232.
There are many ways to make a gift to LDF that will not only give you the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing directly to the organization that is America's premier legal organization fighting for racial justice, but also can provide for your own financial well-being and that of your family.
If you are interested in making a gift via wire, please call 212-965-2232 or email development@naacpldf.org.
