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Ways to give to Evidence Action
There's more than one way to maximize your impact. Give online in minutes, recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund, give from your IRA, transfer stock, double your gift through work, or plan a gift for the future. Find the option that fits you below.
How would you like to give?
Online, right nowCard, bank (ACH), Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or Venmo
Check or wire transferMail a check or send funds from your bank
DAF, IRA, stock, or cryptoRecommend a grant or give from your investments
Through work or friendsCorporate matching, payroll giving, or a fundraiser
A gift for the futureBequests and beneficiary designations
From outside the U.S.Tax-deductible options in 11 countries
Questions about giving?Our team can help. Email donate@evidenceaction.org
Need our Tax ID or mailing address? See our giving details · Choose where your gift goes · Read the FAQ
We are trusted as one of the most transparent, high-impact charities.
Give online
Give online, in minutes
Our secure donation form accepts credit and debit cards, bank transfer (ACH), Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. You'll get an emailed receipt within minutes.
About fees. All online gifts include a 3% fee from our donation platform, FundraiseUp. Your payment method adds a separate processing fee, shown in the table below. You can choose to cover both at checkout, and paying by bank transfer (ACH) or Venmo keeps fees low, so more of your gift reaches our programs.
One-time or monthly gift
Choose an amount, pick where you'd like it to go, and select how you'd like to pay. You can opt to cover processing fees at checkout so your full gift goes to the work.
Consider giving monthly. Even a small recurring gift gives us more planning certainty than a larger one-time gift. It helps us make long-term commitments to the governments and communities we work with.
Already a monthly donor? Update your amount, payment method, or schedule anytime in the donor portal. To cancel, find your recurring donation plan in the portal, then scroll down or select Options and choose Cancel recurring.
| Payment method | Fee rate | Fee on $100 |
|---|---|---|
| Venmo | No fee | $0.00 |
| Bank transfer (ACH) | 0.8%, max $5 | $0.80 |
| PayPal | 1.99% + $0.49 | $2.48 |
| Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay | 2.2% + $0.30 | $2.50 |
| American Express | 3.5% + $0.30 | $3.80 |
Giving more than $100? ACH fees are capped at $5 per gift, so it's the most cost-effective way to send a larger gift online. Bank verification is free by micro-deposit (about two business days) or instant for $1.50.
These processing fees are separate from the 3% platform fee that applies to every online gift.
Check & wire transfer
Give by check or wire transfer
A quick form before you send helps us match your gift to you, record it correctly, and send your receipt.
Mail a check
- Complete our donation form so we can track your gift.
- Make your check payable to Evidence Action.
- Mail it to the address below. Receipts for mailed gifts are usually sent within three weeks of arrival.
- Mailing address
- Evidence Action
P.O. Box 65480
Washington, DC 20035-5480
ACH or wire transfer
Send funds directly from your bank account. Start by completing our electronic funds transfer (EFT) form.
- Complete the EFT donation form.
- Questions? Email [email protected].
DAFs, IRAs, stock & crypto
Donate from a DAF, IRA (QCD), stock, or crypto
Many donors recommend grants from a donor-advised fund, give from an IRA, or give appreciated assets. Your tax advisor can help you decide which is best for you.
The simplest way to give from your investments. Our partner Every.org lets you give from a DAF, stock, or cryptocurrency in a few steps, as easily as giving online.
Donor-advised fund (DAF)
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund through Every.org, or directly from your sponsor's website.
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If you give from your sponsor's own website, such as Fidelity Charitable, DAF Giving360, or Vanguard Charitable, search for Evidence Action or enter these details:
- Legal name
- Evidence Action, Inc.
- Tax ID (EIN)
- 90-0874591
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 65480, Washington, DC 20035-5480
Add a designation if you'd like your grant to support a specific program. If left blank, it supports our work where it's needed most. Sponsors don't always share donor details with us, so let us know about your gift so we can thank you.
IRA (Qualified Charitable Distribution)
If you're 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
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A QCD can count toward your required minimum distribution and isn't counted as taxable income, up to the annual IRS limit. Please consult your tax advisor.
- Start your QCD on Every.org, or ask your IRA custodian to send the distribution to Evidence Action, Inc., EIN 90-0874591, at our mailing address.
- Custodians often don't tell us who a gift is from, so let us know your gift is coming so we can thank you and send a receipt.
Stock shares
Give appreciated stock through Every.org, or transfer shares from your own broker.
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To transfer shares from your own broker:
- Complete our donation form, including the number of shares to expect.
- Give your broker the DTC transfer details below (for shares held in "street name").
- Delivering to
- Woodbury Financial Services
- DTC number
- 0443
- Account name
- Evidence Action, Inc
- Account number
- AUW183093
Questions about a transfer? Contact our advisor, Put Phimmasone, Managing Partner, Private Investment Management Capital: +1 202-603-6094 or [email protected].
Cryptocurrency
Give cryptocurrency in a few steps through our partner, Every.org.
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- Start your gift on Every.org.
- To support a specific program or fund, check "Add a note for Evidence Action" and leave a private note with your designation.
Giving more than $5,000, or a coin that isn't listed? Email [email protected].
Matching, payroll & fundraisers
Give through your workplace, or with friends
Your employer can match your gift or make giving automatic, and a fundraiser invites friends and family to give with you.
Corporate matching
Your gift may be eligible for a match from your employer. Search for your employer's name during checkout, or look it up now.
Payroll giving
Give automatically from each paycheck. See whether your employer offers payroll giving to Evidence Action.
Start a fundraiser
Mark a birthday, a milestone, or a challenge by inviting your network to give. Setting up your own fundraising page takes a few minutes.
Legacy gifts
Legacy gifts: make a gift that outlasts you
A legacy gift lets you support proven health programs for generations to come. Every plan is personal, so we'd like to hear from you and talk through what you have in mind.
- BequestsInclude Evidence Action in your will or trust.
- IRAs and retirement accountsName Evidence Action as a beneficiary of your account.
- Our legal detailsEvidence Action, Inc. · Tax ID 90-0874591
Giving from outside the U.S.
Tax-deductible giving from outside the U.S.
We partner with organizations in several countries so your gift can be tax-deductible where you live. Select your country to see your options, or email us if you don't see it.
Austria
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Effektiv Spenden Österreich
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Evidence Action (unrestricted)
Minimum gift
Above €50,000
Belgium
Give through
Effectief Geven and the King Baudouin Foundation
You can support
Deworm the World, Equal Vitamin Access (iron and folic acid supplementation), India Safe Water Now, Syphilis-Free Start
Minimum gift
Above €50,000 (a 5% fee applies)
Canada
We don't currently have a Canadian partner for tax-deductible gifts. You can give directly through our online form using Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) from your bank account; these gifts may not be tax-deductible in Canada.
PAD fee
1% + $0.30, max $4 per gift
Instant bank verification
$0.80
Czechia
Give through
Effektiv Spenden
You can support
Deworm the World
Germany
Give through
Effektiv Spenden (UES – Gemeinnützige GmbH für effektives Spenden)
You can support
Deworm the World
Gifts of $50,000+
Can also support Evidence Action (unrestricted) or Safe Water Now; contact us
Hong Kong
Give through
GiveWise
You can support
Deworm the World, Safe Water Now
Netherlands
Give through
Giving What We Can
You can support
Deworm the World, Dispensers for Safe Water
New Zealand
Give through
Effective Altruism New Zealand Charitable Trust
You can support
Deworm the World, Dispensers for Safe Water
Spain
Give through
Fundación Ayuda Efectiva
You can support
Deworm the World
Switzerland
Give through
Effektiv Spenden Schweiz
You can support
Deworm the World
Gifts of $50,000+
Can also support Evidence Action (unrestricted) or Safe Water Now; contact us
United Kingdom
Give through
Giving What We Can
You can support
Deworm the World, Dispensers for Safe Water
You can also give directly by direct debit through our online form (0.8% + $0.30, max $6 per gift); these gifts may not be tax-deductible.
Another country
If your country isn't listed, you can still give through our online form. Gifts from outside the U.S. may not be tax-deductible where you live.
In the Single Euro Payments Area
Give by direct debit: 0.8% + $0.30, max $6 per gift
Larger gifts
Email us; we may be able to arrange a tax-efficient option
Where your gift goes
Choose what you support
Whichever way you give, you decide where your gift goes. Online, pick a program on the form. For a DAF grant, IRA distribution, check, or crypto gift, add a designation or note.
Where it's needed most
Unrestricted gifts let us move quickly to fill critical funding gaps and act on the most promising opportunities.
A specific program
Support one of our programs directly.
For your records
Evidence Action's tax ID (EIN) and giving details
Useful for DAF sponsors, employer giving programs, financial advisors, and tax time. Evidence Action is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; gifts from U.S. donors are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.
Legal nameEvidence Action, Inc.
Tax ID (EIN)90-0874591
Mailing addressP.O. Box 65480
Washington, DC 20035-5480
Washington, DC 20035-5480
Email[email protected]
Phone+1 202.888.9886
Giving details last updated:
Questions
Common questions about giving
Questions about an online or monthly gift, such as updating your payment method, cancelling, or a payment that didn't go through? See the donation FAQ. For anything else, email [email protected].
Is my donation tax-deductible? What is Evidence Action's EIN (tax ID)?
Yes, for U.S. donors. Evidence Action, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and gifts from U.S. donors are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Keep your donation receipt as your official record.
Our EIN (tax ID) is 90-0874591, and our mailing address is P.O. Box 65480, Washington, DC 20035-5480. Donors outside the U.S. can check tax-deductible options for their country.
Can I donate stock or cryptocurrency to Evidence Action?
Yes. Evidence Action accepts stock and cryptocurrency through our partner, Every.org. You can also transfer stock from your own broker to Woodbury Financial Services (DTC 0443); please complete our donation form so we can match the shares to you. See how to give stock and how to give crypto.
Can I give from my IRA or donor-advised fund?
Yes. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA to Evidence Action, Inc. (EIN 90-0874591). You can also recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund through Every.org or your sponsor's own website. See how to give from your IRA and how to give from your DAF.
Which way of giving costs Evidence Action the least?
All online gifts include a 3% platform fee. On top of that, a bank transfer (ACH) has the lowest processing fee for most gifts: 0.8%, capped at $5 per gift. Venmo has no transaction fee. Card payments cost 2.2% + $0.30 (3.5% + $0.30 for American Express). See the fee comparison. For larger gifts, a check, wire transfer, DAF grant, or stock gift avoids online fees.
When will I get my receipt?
Online gifts: a printable receipt is emailed within minutes. Mailed gifts: receipts are usually sent within three weeks of when we receive your gift. For DAF grants, your DAF sponsor provides the tax receipt. If you haven't received a receipt, email [email protected] or call +1 202.888.9886.
My company says Evidence Action hasn't responded to a matching gift request. What should I do?
Email [email protected] with:
- Your full name and address
- Your donation amount and date
- The name of the company running the employee giving program
We'll follow up as soon as possible.
Can I change where my gift goes after I've given?
Yes. Contact us at [email protected] or +1 202.888.9886 with the date of your gift, the amount, the program it went to, and where you'd like it to go instead.
When should I give to claim a deduction this year?
U.S. donors should give by December 31 to claim the gift on this year's taxes. Keep your receipt as your official record. Donors outside the U.S. can check the options for their country.