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The Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter, depends upon philanthropic support to carry out its important mission. Your generosity enables us to sustain our excellence in programs and services and develop innovative model programs to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of the Alzheimer's community.

Please note that gifts and bequests made by NYC donors are shared between the NYC Chapter and the National Alzheimer’s Association unless the donor specifically requests that the gift be restricted for research or for a New York City Chapter program. Chapter Programs include:

Helpline and Care Consultation
MedicAlert® + Safe Return®
Support Groups
Early Stage Services
Training and Education
Diversity and Outreach

Ways To Give

Make A General Donation
Honor Someone Special
Become a Chapter Champion - interested in starting an awareness or fundrasing intiative? Team up with the New York City Chapter an dtake advantage of our resources.
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Join our Athletes to End Alzheimer's Team - Athletes to End Alzheimer’s gives endurance athletes the opportunity to participate in the events that they love while fundraising to end Alzheimer’s disease.
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Reserve Your Personalized Place in Bryant Park - Dedicate a Bryant Park Memory Chair to honor a loved one who has Alzheimer's or their caregivers.
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HonorGift Tribute Cards: Gifts to the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter provide a special opportunity to honor the memory of a family member, friend or colleague, or to recognize an individual or a life occasion.
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Vehicle Donations: Your unwanted vehicle can support programs and services for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles are gladly accepted throughout the United States. Even if your vehicle will not start, we may accept it. To get started you can:
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or contact Sandra Martinez by phone at 646-744-2908 or by e-mail at smartinez@alznyc.org.
Text 2 Give: A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. All donations must be authorized by the account holder. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of the Alzheimer's Association by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. Messaging & Data Rates May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code 20222; text HELP to 20222 for help
Personalize Donation Pages: If you would like to setup a personalize donation page for special occasions (e.g weddings, graduations, etc), please contact Asif Baksh at 646.744.2909 or by email at abaksh@alznyc.org.

Other Ways To Give

MAIL / CHECKS: make checks payable to the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter and mail to:

ATTN: DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
Alzheimer's Association
New York City Chapter
360 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10017

PHONE / CREDIT CARD: We accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express. Please be assured that we have a secure server for all credit card transactions. You may also make a credit card gift by calling 646.744.2900.

APPRECIATED SECURITIES: Gifts such as stocks or bonds may offer substantial tax advantages. A full fair market value deduction is allowed provided the security has been held more than one year (long term capital gain property); otherwise, the deduction is limited to the donor's adjusted tax basis.

BEQUESTS: By remembering the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter in your will, you can have a significant impact on improving the quality of care for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Your bequest may have estate tax planning benefits as well. The following is sample bequest language for discussion with your attorney:

I, __________________________(city, state, zip), give, devise and bequeath to the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter, with offices located at 360 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10017 (insert written amount of gift, percentage of the estate, or residuary of estate, or description of property) to be used for (insert: “its unrestricted use” or “name of NYC Chapter Program” or “research program”.)

LIFE INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT PLANS: You may also choose to remember the Alzheimer's Association, NYC Chapter by naming the Chapter the beneficiary of your Retirement Plan or Insurance Policy.

MATCHING GIFTS: Your company may have a matching gifts program. Matching gifts can double or even triple your contribution. Please contact your company's Human Resources Department to see if your company is eligible.

PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS: If your employer conducts an employee contribution program through the United Way or one of the other federated campaigns, please remember to designate the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter on your campaign form. The following is a sample of employee payroll deduction programs:

Community Health Charities and the Combined Federal Campaign

The Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter is a member of the Community Health Charities federation, the largest workplace giving campaign devoted to health. If your employer participates in Community Health Charities campaigns, designate your contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Federal employees can donate to the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Designate your contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association, CFC ID # 0626 (NYC CFC ID# 62311)

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): 0626
C.U.N.Y. & Combined Municipal Campaign (CMC): 0737
State employee Federal Appeal (SEFA): 51-1322
United Way: 003004
NYC CFC code: 62311

CORPORATE GIVING: There are many ways your corporate employer can support the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter, including payroll deductions, sponsoring Memory Walk or forming a Memory Walk Corporate Team, supporting our “Forget-Me-Not” Gala or by making a corporate contribution to a Chapter program or service. If you volunteer with the Chapter, your company may have a special contributions program available for volunteers.

If you have any questions about your gift or would like to discuss gift opportunities, please contact Carol Berne, Vice President for Development, Director of Leadership Giving at 646.744.2905, or by e-mail at CBerne@alznyc.org . All inquiries are handled with prompt and confidential attention. As you consider any Charitable Gift Plan, please consult with your adviser to determine the tax/financial implications for you and your family.

The Alzheimer's Association, NYC Chapter is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID number 13-3277408) and your gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.