Acts of Kindness Foundation
Donation disclosures
Acts of Kindness Foundation is a California public benefit foundation (nonprofit public benefit corporation). This page explains—in plain language—how online gifts are handled, who processes payments, and how the Foundation stewards support. It complements our Privacy policy and Terms of use & conditions.
- California public benefit foundation
- Foundation discretion on use of funds
- PCI-compliant payment partners
Gifts support Foundation programs and campaigns after verification and compliance review. This page is general information only—not legal, tax, or financial advice.
Donation disclosures
Acts of Kindness Foundation is a California public benefit foundation (nonprofit public benefit corporation). This page explains—in plain language—how online gifts are handled, who processes payments, and how the Foundation stewards support. It complements our Privacy policy and Terms of use & conditions.
Gifts support Foundation programs and campaigns after verification and compliance review. This page is general information only—not legal, tax, or financial advice.
We treat financial support with secure handling practices and clear stewardship—consistent with how donations are collected and administered.
Last updated: May 2026
When you give through this website, you are supporting Acts of Kindness Foundation. Partners may host checkout or process cards—but the charitable relationship is with the Foundation.
Payment processing and hosted checkout
- Card payments are processed by established, PCI-compliant payment providers (including Stripe where applicable). Card numbers are not collected or stored on this website's servers.
- Donation checkout may be embedded on this site under Foundation configuration. Card payments are processed by Stripe (PCI DSS). Your gift is to the Foundation; service providers supply software and processing—not charitable receipts in their own name unless separately stated.
- A secondary PayPal-hosted general fund path (including Venmo where PayPal offers it) may appear on select pages. Those gifts are made to Acts of Kindness Foundation through PayPal's charity flow; receipt and tax documentation follow PayPal's terms for that channel.
- Acts of Kindness Foundation is enrolled in PayPal Giving Fund. Donations made through certain partner platforms (including some corporate giving portals) may be processed as recommendations to PayPal Giving Fund and disbursed to the Foundation per PPGF policies. PPGF does not charge charities fees for its grant services; partner platforms may disclose separate fees at checkout.
- Partner terms and privacy notices may apply to their portions of the checkout flow.
Important donor information
- Acts of Kindness Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt public charity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): 41-5261893.
- Federal income tax exemption under IRC §501(c)(3) is effective March 11, 2026 (IRS determination letter dated April 20, 2026).
- Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors should consult qualified tax advisors about their own situations.
- Beginning in 2026, some donors who take the standard deduction may be eligible for a limited charitable deduction for qualifying cash gifts to qualified charities, subject to IRS rules and individual eligibility.
- Employer matching: your company may match eligible gifts through its corporate giving program — check with HR or benefits.
- Acts of Kindness Foundation retains discretion over the use and distribution of funds.
- Campaign descriptions communicate intent, not donor-directed control over distributions.
- Funds may support program delivery, charitable assistance, verification, and reporting operations.
- Public campaign updates may be summarized to protect dignity, privacy, and operational security.