Why give to the 探花精选

When you make a tax-deductible gift to the 探花精选 (探花精选), you are contributing to one of the best-rated charities in the world. For nearly 90 years, the 探花精选 has been providing effective 鈥 and efficient 鈥 humanitarian aid to millions of families caught in crisis worldwide. We help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their futures in more than 40 countries and in 28 U.S. cities.

Learn about our ratings, efficiency and results.

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How to make a tax-deductible donation

If you would like to make a tax-deductible charitable donation, you may do so in a number of ways.

How can I give online?

Make a donation to the 探花精选 via our secure website. 

How can I give by mail?

Please make your check payable to the 探花精选 and send it to the 探花精选, P.O. Box 6068, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9847.

How can I give by phone?

To make a credit card donation by phone, please call 1-855-973-7283.

Can I make a gift by wire transfer?

Yes. Please reach out to Kharga Gurung at DonorServices@rescue.org or by phone +1 212 551 2982 for wire transfer instructions.

How can I make a gift of stock?

To make a gift of stock, please contact us at Stock.Gifts@Rescue.org or +1 212 551 2982 to obtain transfer instructions.

Please be sure to notify the 探花精选 of your gift of stock so we can identify your gift and rapidly send you a receipt for tax purposes. Please note that gifts of stock which cannot be directly attributed to an individual will be returned. Prior to sending an order through, please confirm with us what our current transfer instructions are.

How can I make a gift of mutual funds?

To transfer shares of a mutual fund, please contact us at Stock.Gifts@Rescue.org or +1 212 551 2982.

How can I make an IRA gift?

Learn how to make a tax-free gift to the 探花精选 with an IRA.

Can I donate to the 探花精选 in my local currency?

We can accept donations in the following currencies via our website: 
US dollar, Pound Sterling, Canadian dollar, Euro, Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Swedish krona, South Korean won, Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Danish krone, Hungarian forint, Mexican peso, Norwegian krone, Polish zloty, Romania leu. 
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Depending on your country and device, you may also be able to make a donation using PayPal, Google Pay or Apple Pay.

Can I get a tax receipt for my donation?

探花精选 is a not-for-profit charity formed in New York, United States. Donations to 探花精选 are not tax deductible outside of the USA. 
The 探花精选 is also a registered charity in the UK, Germany, South Korea and Sweden. To make a donation, you can visit their websites directly:

Other frequently asked questions

Will my employer match my gift to the 探花精选?

To find out if your company matches employee contributions to charitable organizations, please visit our workplace giving page. Your generosity could be doubled鈥攅ven tripled鈥攚ith a matching gift from your company.

Please have your company email us at Development.Operations@rescue.org.

Can I make a tribute gift?

Yes. You can honor a family member, friend or colleague by or calling +1 855 9RESCUE.

How can I give monthly?

When you become a monthly donor, your gift charged to your credit card on or about 15th of each month, ensures reliable support for the 探花精选 and is a convenient way to give. Become a monthly donor today. Just go to our donation page and sign up. 

For questions or to update your monthly gift, please contact our team anytime at the toll-free number we鈥檝e created exclusively for committed supporters like you: 800 650 6221.

Does the 探花精选 accept contributions of Donor Advised Funds?

A donor is permitted to direct gifts to a charitable organization through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).

Where can I learn about planned giving options?

Our shows ways you can use your estate to help the 探花精选 build a more secure future for refugee families.

Does the 探花精选 share donors' information?

Read our privacy policy.

Can I donate clothing or other goods to refugees?

Many of the 探花精选鈥檚 offices in the U.S. accept certain in-kind donations of clothing, children鈥檚 items and household goods to benefit refugees rebuilding their lives in the U.S. Reach out to the 探花精选 office closest to you for information on the items that are most needed.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept in-kind donations of emergency relief items from the general public for refugees outside of the U.S. These items often include offers of air travel, clothing, tents, food items, etc. Additional information on why the 探花精选 and other aid organizations adhere to these policies can be found on the .

Why do aid organizations like the 探花精选 prefer cash donations?

Cash donations are the most efficient way for humanitarian organizations like the 探花精选 to provide assistance to those in need. Read more on the .

How can I get my gift refunded?

For donations made to the 探花精选 in error, please contact us at 212-551-2982.

Please note that all refunds are returned using the original method of payment. We will review and process refund requests for donations made within 90 days of your initial gift to the 探花精选.

More ways to get involved

How can I get updates from the 探花精选?

Join the 探花精选's global family.  You can also get the latest and connect with us on , , and .

How can I volunteer with the 探花精选?

Look for current volunteer opportunities at an 探花精选 U.S. program office near you. Due to security reasons the 探花精选 does not send volunteers to programs outside the United States, even in emergencies.

How can I fundraise for the 探花精选?

First, . Then, rally the help of your friends and family to raise money for refugees and other families living in crisis zones.

Corporate and foundation support

How can my company support the 探花精选?

Please visit our corporate partners page to learn more about how companies and their employees can get involved.

How can my foundation support the 探花精选?

Visit our foundation partners page to learn more about how foundations can support the 探花精选's work.