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Acts of Kindness Foundation

Ways to give

Acts of Kindness Foundation is a California public benefit foundation (nonprofit public benefit corporation). Choose the giving path that fits you — secure online checkout, mobile-friendly options, employer matching, and planned-giving channels. Every path on this site is Foundation-administered with documented oversight.

  • 501(c)(3) · EIN 41-5261893
  • Stripe · Way of Glory checkout
  • PayPal / Venmo optional

This page is general information only—not legal, tax, or financial advice.

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Ways to give

Acts of Kindness Foundation is a California public benefit foundation (nonprofit public benefit corporation). Choose the giving path that fits you — secure online checkout, mobile-friendly options, employer matching, and planned-giving channels. Every path on this site is Foundation-administered with documented oversight.

501(c)(3) · EIN 41-5261893Stripe · Way of Glory checkoutPayPal / Venmo optional
Foundation-led
Acts of Kindness Foundation

This page is general information only—not legal, tax, or financial advice.

Last updated: May 2026

Choose your giving path

Every option below supports Acts of Kindness Foundation programs under Board-approved policies and documented reporting standards.

Way of Glory / Stripe giving

Our primary path: secure card and digital-wallet checkout on aokindness.org. Gifts are made to Acts of Kindness Foundation with receipts issued for completed transactions.

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Program-specific donations

Designate support toward a verified program pillar or initiative. Each page includes program context, disclosures, and the same Foundation oversight as the general fund.

Browse program donation pages

PayPal / Venmo

Prefer PayPal or Venmo? A secondary general-fund path may appear on select pages. Gifts run through PayPal's charity flow; Venmo may appear when PayPal offers it on your device.

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Employer matching gifts

Your employer may match this gift. Check with your HR or benefits team to see if Acts of Kindness Foundation is eligible for a matching donation through your company's giving program.

Corporate & partnership info

Monthly giving

Recurring gifts may be available through the checkout widget when enabled. Monthly support helps the Foundation plan verified program delivery across food, housing, education, and emergency relief.

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Corporate sponsorships & grants

Companies, foundations, and grantmakers can partner through structured proposals, vendor-paid delivery, and documented reporting. See our corporate giving page for EIN, program fit, and grant readiness materials.

Corporate & grant partnerships

Donor-advised funds

Donor-advised fund grants may be directed to Acts of Kindness Foundation using our legal name and EIN 41-5261893. Confirm grant instructions with your fund sponsor.

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In-kind & vendor-paid support

Where appropriate, the Foundation accepts in-kind goods or pays vendors directly for verified needs — not pass-through cash to individuals. Program teams coordinate vendor payments under Board-approved policies.

How support works

Secure mobile giving option

Prefer PayPal or Venmo?

You can also support Acts of Kindness Foundation through our secure PayPal giving option—helpful for donors who prefer PayPal, Venmo, or a familiar mobile checkout experience.

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Your gift is to Acts of Kindness Foundation through PayPal’s charity flow. Opens in a new browser tab; Venmo may appear when PayPal offers it on your device.

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Tax-smart giving

Tax-smart giving note: Acts of Kindness Foundation is a recognized tax-exempt public charity under IRC §501(c)(3). Donors should consult their tax advisor regarding deductibility. Beginning in 2026, some donors who take the standard deduction may be eligible for a limited charitable deduction for qualifying cash gifts, subject to IRS rules.

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.