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National Down Syndrome Society

666 Broadway, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10012

Dear Friend,

Thank you for choosing to make a charitable donation to the National Down Syndrome Society. We rely on the support from compassionate and committed donors, like you, for the resources to preserve our mission.

Since its founding in 1979, NDSS has been a leader in the Down syndrome community and continues to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities.

To those of you who have supported NDSS in the past, thank you. I hope that you will continue your generosity towards our cause and mission. To those who may be "first-time donors", I urge you to explore our website to learn about the many successful achievements of NDSS and the new initiatives we have currently commissioned.

Your support for the Down syndrome community is appreciated and valued.

Sincerely,

Jon Colman
President

Donating to NDSS

The National Down Syndrome Society needs your support to continue to achieve our mission of ensuring that all individuals with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations and become valued members of welcoming communities.Your tax-deductible donation to the National Down Syndrome Society will help fund the advocacy initiatives outlined in this comprehensive website.

Donate Online

Online donations to NDSS are easy and secure. Please click on the button below.

Donate by Telephone

NDSS is able to take credit card information over the phone. Call the toll-free NDSS helpline at 800-221-4602, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm ET.

Donate by Mail or Fax

Please download and complete the donation form below and mail or fax to the NDSS office:

National Down Syndrome Society

666 Broadway, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10012

Fax: 212-979-2873

Click here to download the donation form

If your donation is in honor/memory of a loved one, please click here.

Please note, all donations of $250 or more will receive a letter of acknowledgment for tax purposes. For donations under $250, your cancelled check or credit card statement serve as your receipt.

Honor and Memorial Tributes

Celebration and Tribute Gifts

Looking for a special way to honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion? Celebration and tribute gifts are a perfect way for you to send birthday greetings, recognize weddings and births, or honor a personal hero in your life. Your gift not only allows you to pay tribute to someone special, it funds programs that benefit individuals with Down syndrome across the country.

Once a donation is made, NDSS sends a special tribute card explaining to the recipient that a gift has been made in his/her honor.

If you choose to partner with NDSS for a special occasion, a template can be prepared for you that highlights your generosity to NDSS. For example, many friends of NDSS choose to donate money in lieu of purchasing wedding favors and a note is included at the seats of their guests.

To coordinate a celebration and tribute gift, please contact Madeline Alemar at 212-763-4360 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you prefer to make your donation online, please click on the button below.

Memorials

A gift to the National Down Syndrome Society in memory of a loved one is a wonderful way to honor life and express sympathy, while sharing concern for an important cause. Your gift not only allows you to pay tribute to someone special, it funds programs that benefit individuals with Down syndrome across the country. Once a donation is made, NDSS will send a special tribute card to a family member/friend explaining that a gift has been made in memory of his/her loved one.

To coordinate a memorial gift, please contact Madeline Alemar at 212-763-4360 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you prefer to make your donation online, please click on the button below.

Tribute gifts are entirely tax-deductible.

In-Kind Contributions

NDSS continues to receive substantial in-kind goods and services for its events and campaigns. These donations greatly impact the operations of NDSS since many items would otherwise require payment in order to satisfy the needs of our constituency

If you and/or your company have access to items or services that could alleviate costs associated with the operations of our events and programs, please contact Madeline Alemar at 212-763-4360.or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Here are just a few ways that you can support NDSS:

Donate services such as design, printing or event signage

Donate unique items for auction, raffle or gift bags

Donate a commemorative award for an event honoree

Donate food or beverage to be distributed at an event

Planned Giving

It is never too early to start planning. Everyone should create a will or an estate plan to ensure that their possessions will be distributed as they desire after they have passed on.

Planning a gift to NDSS gives you the opportunity to make a lasting investment in the promising future of individuals with Down syndrome, while providing benefits to you and your family; significant tax savings can be realized through these gift plans. A planned gift - whether it is designated to a specific program or unrestricted for use at the discretion of NDSS - may be made through a will or through a charitable gift plan.

We would be delighted to explore planned giving options with you and encourage you to discuss the applications of planned giving approaches with your attorney or tax advisor.

Bequests Through Wills or Estate Plans

A bequest is a transfer of property by will - for example, cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, works of art, or antiques - to an individual or to a charitable organization.

To make a gift to NDSS from your estate, you will need to sign a new will and suggest to your attorney that the following language be included:

"I give, devise, and bequeath to the National Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10012, the sum of $_______ (or otherwise describe the gift or specify a percentage of the estate) to be used for its general purposes."

Please note that NDSS recommends that you consult with your legal and financial advisors before proceeding with any planned giving.

If you are interested in learning more about planning a gift to the National Down Syndrome Society, please contact Jon Colman, President, at 212-763-4371 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Stock Transfer

Transferring stock is an excellent way to support the mission of the National Down Syndrome Society. A gift of securities provides significant benefits, such as:

Increased value for your gift to NDSS and decreased cost to you.
A charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the gifted securities.
Elimination of capital gains tax that would ordinarily become due if you had sold the appreciated securities on the open market and donated the proceeds of the sale to NDSS.

Please contact Harry Jellinek, Director of Finance, 212-763-4368 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . He will provide you with the information your broker needs to initiate the transfer.