How to Help
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There are several ways to give a tax-deductible gift to the MRF, including hosting a CommUNITY Fundraiser, donating in a loved one’s honor or memory, setting up workplace giving, and more! The MRF proudly earned a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition from GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information, in recognition of our commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship of our donors’ gifts.
Donate Online
Click the button below to make a fast and secure online donation to support our efforts fighting melanoma, or in tribute or memory of a loved one. Please indicate to whom, if anyone, we should send a notification that a donation was made. All financial contributions to the MRF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, are tax deductible.
Donate by Check
Mail your donation to:
Melanoma Research Foundation
PO Box 719329
Philadelphia, PA 19171-9329
Please make checks payable to the Melanoma Research Foundation. Note: this address only accepts deliveries from the United States Postal Service (USPS) and cannot accept mail from other couriers like FedEx or UPS. If your donation is in memory of a loved one, please download the memorial donation form and include it with your gift. Please note the individual’s name in the memo line of checks.
Donor Advised Funds
If you wish to make a donation through a Donor-Advised Fund, please recommend a grant to the Melanoma Research Foundation with funds you’ve already set aside. Get started here
Planned Giving
Explore the Benefits of Planned Giving
If you’re passionate about supporting the MRF’s mission to cure melanoma and are considering making a lasting impact through a planned gift in your estate, we invite you to explore our Planned Giving site here. Alternatively, kindly fill out the brief form below, and a dedicated member from the MRF development team will reach out to you shortly. You’re also welcome to download the Planned Giving form for guidance on incorporating bequests and wills or email [email protected] for any specific questions.
Discover the Power of Planned Giving
Provide us with your contact details, and a member of the MRF team will contact you to discuss the many options available. Let us assist you in aligning your charitable contribution with your financial, tax, and estate planning goals. All financial contributions to the MRF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, are tax deductible.
Memorial Giving
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Thank you for thinking of the MRF during your time of grief and supporting research that could one day lead to a cure. To establish a memorial giving page in your loved one’s honor, please click here.
Below is some suggested language for “in lieu of flowers” and instructions for making a memorial gift online or by check.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in ___________’s memory to the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) by visiting https://melanoma.org/ or sending a donation to:
Melanoma Research Foundation
PO Box 719329
Philadelphia, PA 19171-9329
To donate by check, please download the memorial donation form and include it with your gift. Please note the individual’s name in the memo line of checks.
Federal Tax ID Number: 76 0514428
For questions, please contact [email protected]
Electronic Transfer Authorizations
Your broker can electronically transfer your securities to the MRF. To make a transfer, please provide the information below to your broker:
Broker: First Clearing Corp
Name: Melanoma Research Foundation
Broker’s DTC Number: 0141
Federal Tax ID Number: 76 0514428
Please email [email protected] for ACH information. Your gift will be acknowledged by the MRF according to the value of your stock on the date of transfer.
Workplace Giving Campaigns
The MRF welcomes gifts through workplace giving campaigns, including: Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Employer-matching gifts. Contact your HR department for details on designating your contribution. Federal employees, please choose CFC #35748 to designate the MRF as your beneficiary. If your employer has a matching gift program, please work with your employer to submit your gift form to [email protected].
Stocks & Securities
Using this secure tools, it only takes a few minutes to access the Melanoma Research Foundation’s account information to share it with a broker or, if your brokerage permits, fill out the forms online to complete the gift electronically.
Cryptocurrency
When you donate your cryptocurrency to the Melanoma Research Foundation, there’s no capital gains tax to pay, meaning a larger impact on our work today. Use this secure tools to make your gift today.
IRA Giving
If you are 70 ½ or older, IRA gifts are a powerful way to support the Melanoma Research Foundation and possibly reduce your future tax burden. If you are subject to Required Minimum Distributions (RMD), making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows you to meet your RMD without increasing your taxable income.
With this secure online tool, you can save time filling out all the necessary forms from your IRA custodian or printing out what you need to get started.