Ways to Donate
There are many ways to donate and support our nation's heroes. Learn how you can make your donation and maximize your impact.
Mail-In Donations
Please complete our print-friendly form and mail your donation to:
The Independence Fund
412 Louise Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28204
Please make checks payable to The Independence Fund. Tax receipts will be mailed via USPS mail and may take between 2-4 weeks.
If you are mailing an honor or memorial dedication, please be sure to include the name of the person we are notifying of this donation and physical address or email address. We will not share the amount of your gift, only your thoughtfulness.
Online Donations
Online donations are a convenient, cost-effective way to contribute to The Independence Fund. Gifts may be one-time only or you can set up a recurring monthly donation. You may elect to pay by credit card, PayPal, Venmo or our bank account. Receipts will be emailed to your account immediately. Additionally, you will have access to your previous giving history for personal reference.
Honor or memorial dedications may also be completed through our donate page. You may choose to have a tribute card mailed to the recipient or their family. Please be sure to include the name of the person we are notifying of this donation and physical address or email address.
Cash Transfers via Wire or ACH
For assistance, please call our office at (888) 851-7996 or email The Independence Fund Development Team
Donor-Advised Funds
Making a gift from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). Please contact our Development Team to assist you!
Gifts of Stock
If you wish to make a gift of stock to take advantage of possible tax benefits, please complete this form to help us track your securities transfer in a timely manner. Please include the donor’s name and address, the stock name and number of shares donated. (we need to recreate this form for TIF)
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a tax-efficient way for those 70 ½ or older to donate from their IRA, while also counting towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution. To donate through a qualified charitable distribution, you can begin the process by contacting your financial institution to complete the required forms. You will need to provide the following information:
Tax ID Number (EIN): #26-0322088
Estate Gifts- Bequests, Trusts & Beneficiaries of Life Insurance or Retirement Plans
Bequests are gifts made through your will or living trust. Wills can be drafted with the consultation of a legal professional.
The wording within your will or trust you may want to consider is:
I give the sum of ______________________Dollars ($0.00) to The Independence Fund EIN 26-0322088 of Charlotte, North Carolina to be used by The Independence Fund where most needed.
You can also list a specific amount of money to gift in your estate, however if market conditions rise or fall affecting the corpus of your estate, it may make some of your intentions more difficult to execute. Again, we recommend discussing this with a professional to advise you what is best for your specific situation and needs.
Other options to include The Independence Fund in your estate plan are as a beneficiary of your insurance policy or retirement account. This is easily done through the manager of the account.
Please call our office at (888) 851-7996 or email The Independence Fund Development Team
Note: We do not give financial advice and always encourage you to have these conversations with an attorney, your financial planner and family
It is very easy to name The Independence Fund as a beneficiary of your insurance policy or retirement account.
Tax ID Number (EIN): #26-0322088
Company Matching Gifts
Make your donation go further! Check here to see if your employer has a matching gift program.
Donate with PayPal Giving Fund to The Independence Fund.
Did you know that thousands of companies match their employees' charitable contributions?
When you donate directly to The Independence Fund or through your workplace’s giving program, your employer may match your donation, effectively doubling your impact. Some employers even match donations made by retirees.
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and State Employee Giving Campaigns
Federal employees can donate to The Independence Fund through the Combined Federal Campaign by designating #33594.
Various states also feature The Independence Fund through their annual employee giving campaigns.
