Help Us Rebuild & Transform Lives
We are grateful for you.
Our supporters make our work possible by making meaningful gifts, sustaining commitments in the form of recurring donations, and onetime gifts such as sponsorships, workplace and matching gifts, in-honor gifts, and other donations.
There are many ways to give to Ayuda. Below are a set of options for making your impact in the immigrant community. We encourage our donors to consult with your tax advisor on the tax benefits made possible by the different ways of giving listed below.
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Ways to Donate
Below are some of the ways to leave your legacy to Ayuda & support the immigrant community for decades to come.
Contributions by check can be made payable to Ayuda and mailed to:
PO Box 66786
Washington, D.C. 20035
Leave a Legacy: Planned Giving
Since 1973, Ayuda has stood by immigrants in our communities—providing legal, social, and language access services that help individuals and families access safety, stability, and justice.
By including Ayuda in your estate plans, you ensure that this critical work continues for generations to come.
Creating or updating your will is an act of love—for your family, and for the causes you care about. Including Ayuda in your plans is one powerful way to make your values last.
Whether you’re creating your will for the first time or updating an existing one, you can include a gift of any size to Ayuda.
Why choose a legacy gift?
- No cost to you today, but a lasting impact tomorrow
- Flexible support—Ayuda can direct funds where they’re needed most
- Stability during times of crisis, helping us respond quickly when immigrant communities are under attack
Get started today in just 20 minutes, for free, at FreeWill.com.
Already made a legacy gift? Let us know! We’d love to thank you and welcome you into our community of legacy supporters.
Contact us at [email protected].
Gifts of Stocks or Appreciated Assets
Donating stocks, mutual funds, or other appreciated assets is a powerful and tax-smart way to support Ayuda’s mission.
When you transfer assets that have grown in value and you’ve held for more than a year, you avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the full market value.
The benefits to you:
- Avoid capital gains tax
- Claim a charitable tax deduction
- Increase your giving potential without affecting your cash flow
This method is especially impactful during years when your investments have performed well.
Stock transfer instructions and support:
- Account name: Ayuda (EIN: #52-0971440)
- Account number: 7WD-04982
- DTC: 8862
- Bank: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
- Contact: Matthew Benton [email protected]
If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you are 70½ years old or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Ayuda. This counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) but is not considered taxable income.
Why this matters:
- Reduces your taxable income, even if you don’t itemize deductions
- Fulfills part or all of your required minimum distribution
- Supports immigrant communities in need—with no out-of-pocket cost to you
Ask your IRA administrator to direct your QCD to:
- Ayuda
- Federal Tax ID: 52-0971440
- Address: PO Box 66786 Washington, DC 20035
- Contact Email: [email protected]
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is like a charitable savings account—you contribute cash or appreciated assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to organizations you care about over time.
If you have a DAF, you can easily recommend a grant to Ayuda today and continue your support in the future.
Sample language for your DAF grant recommendation:
Please designate this grant to “Ayuda, EIN 52-0971440. This is an unrestricted gift to support Ayuda’s work with immigrant communities.
To discuss how your DAF can make a lasting impact, reach out to us at [email protected].
Workplace Giving: CFC & United Way
Many workplaces offer simple, tax-efficient ways to give through payroll deductions. If you’re a federal employee, military service member, or work at a participating company, you can support Ayuda through workplace giving campaigns.
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
Ayuda is proud to participate in the Combined Federal Campaign, the official workplace giving campaign of the federal government. If you’re a federal employee, you can support Ayuda by selecting us in your CFC pledge.
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Ayuda’s CFC Number: 76261
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To give: Visit CFC’s Online Giving Portal
United Way
Ayuda is also a proud United Way partner organization. If your employer participates in a local United Way campaign, you can designate Ayuda to receive your gift.
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Ayuda’s United Way Number: 8038
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To give: Contact your workplace giving coordinator or visit your local United Way site.
Workplace giving is an easy way to make a meaningful difference all year long. If your company has its own matching or payroll giving program, we’d love to work with you!
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Other Ways to Support
There are many ways to join Ayuda’s mission. Whether you give your time, make a donation, or rally your network, you’re making a powerful difference.
- Online Gifts: Make a one-time or recurring donation.
- Tribute Gifts: Honor a loved one by making a gift in their name
- Matching Gifts: Many employers will match your donation—check with your HR department OR use our handy tool here.
- Corporate Giving: Sponsor an event or partner with us to support your values.
- Volunteer or Pro Bono Support: Donate your time or legal expertise to help immigrants access justice. Learn more here.
Want to get involved in one of these ways?
We’d love to hear from you! Contact [email protected].
Give with Confidence
Ayuda is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and our federal tax EIN is 52-0971440.
Below we have listed our nonprofit seals of approval from three of the nation’s most recognizable charity evaluators – Charity Navigator, Guidestar, and Catalogue for Philanthropy.
Additionally, you can view our most financial documents below.
We are the D.C. region’s leading provider of legal, social, and language services to low-income immigrants.
Since 1973, we have helped more than 150,000 low-income immigrants in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia access the services they deserve. Our comprehensive and welcoming approach transforms lives by reducing barriers, helping those in need, and strengthening communities.
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Our Stewardship Pledge to Donors
We will strive to be worthy of being one of your top three charities. As a donor, you will experience world-class appreciation. We will take extra steps by mail, phone, etc. to express our humble gratitude.
We will connect you to Ayuda’s mission. We will deepen our relationship with you through mission-focused contact. And it will be our honor to hear your moment.
We will share with you compelling stories about clients for whom your gift has brought safety and security. We will focus on the positive impact of our work on the world and the difference you are making in people’s lives.
We will respect and honor each person’s capacity to give and we will value all means of support, including your contribution of time, talent and wisdom.
We want to know your reasons for giving and will work with you to build a legacy personally meaningful to you.
We hope to make you smile as you make immigrant families smile.
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