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FAQs

  • If I have a question, comment or concern about my donation—or a fundraising recommendation—whom may I contact?

    Please send an email to our Director of Institutional Advancement, Dennis da Costa, at ddacosta@sc1881.org.

  • Is my donation tax-deductible?

    Yes. St. Christopher’s, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so donations in any amount are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our tax ID number (EIN) is 13-1740485.

  • Will I get a receipt for my donation?

    You will receive a letter of thanks acknowledging your donation and indicating the tax-deductible portion, as allowed by law.

  • Is my online donation secure?

    Yes. Industry-standard security technology to protect your information and provide a secure environment for online donations is our third-party, payments processor, PayPal.

  • Can I make my donation by check?

    Yes. Please make your check payable to St. Christopher’s, Inc. and send it by mail to:

    Advancement
    St. Christopher’s, Inc.
    71 S. Broadway
    Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

  • Besides making a one-time or recurring monetary donation via PayPal, what are some other ways to give?

    We are exploring new channels and platforms to fundraise for St. Christopher’s, but currently you may support our work through:

    ~ Employee Matching Gift Program: Your employer may financially match donations made by its employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. If so, you may actually be able to double your contribution to St. Christopher’s! Your first step should be to contact your HR department to check if your company has an employee matching gift program. If they do, please complete the matching gift form and provide then with St. Christopher’s tax ID number or EIN, which is 13-1740485.

    ~ Planned Giving: A planned gift is a lasting investment in St. Christopher’s. Options include: leaving us a gift in your will; naming St. Christopher’s as a beneficiary on your retirement account or life insurance policy; setting up a charitable gift annuity; or establish establishing a charitable lead trust. To explore these and other options, your best, first step is to consult with your attorney or accountant.

    ~ In-Kind Donations: St. Christopher’s accepts specific gifts in-kind. Please contact ddacosta@sc1881.org to discuss the items(s) you would like to donate.

    You also have the option of attending and/or sponsoring one or more of our fundraising events.

  • Can I have my employer match my gift?

    Your employer may financially match donations made by its employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. If so, you may actually be able to double your contribution to St. Christopher’s! Your first step should be to contact your HR department to check if your company has an employee matching gift program. If they do, please complete the matching gift form and provide then with St. Christopher’s tax ID number or EIN, which is 13-1740485.

  • What if my organization is interested in partnering with yours?

    To explore the possibility of partnership, please contact Dennis da Costa, Director of Institutional Advancement, at ddacosta@sc1881.org.

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