FAQ about Donations to ALIMA USA
Donating to ALIMA means responding to an emergency while building the future. Our model is based on a double impact: taking immediate action and developing sustainable solutions.
Tax Information and Receipts
Yes, ALIMA USA is a federally recognized tax-exempt organization (501(c)(3) status). Donations to ALIMA USA are tax-deductible in the United States, within the limits of the law.
A thank you/donation acknowledgement letter will be sent to you by email once your donation is confirmed. Keep it for your tax records.
Yes, an acknowledgement of your donation will be sent to the email address you provided. For environmental reasons, we no longer mail out letters to mailing addresses.
If you still would like an acknowledgment or tax receipt mailed to you, please contact Ashton Giese at ashton.giese@alima.ngo.
Please remember to keep a copy of your receipt or acknowledgment for your tax records. If you choose to make monthly recurring donations, you will receive a cumulative receipt at the beginning of each new calendar year. Additionally, we’ll send you an email confirmation each month when your recurring donation is processed.
Donation Impact and Acceptance Policy
- 93.1% funds directly support our field programs
- 4.5% funds administration and management
- 2.4% supports fundraising activities
100% of funds raised in the United States go directly to ALIMA’s field projects. None are used for salaries or administrative costs in the US.
Yes. To uphold our independent, impartial, humanitarian and medical principles, we do not accept donations from companies that derive a significant portion of their income from the production or sale of arms, tobacco, or extractive industries (minerals, diamonds, oil, and gas).
Additionally, ALIMA cannot accept donations from companies that may violate our anti-fraud or anti-money laundering policies.
How to Donate to ALIMA USA
Yes! One of the most advantageous ways to donate to ALIMA is with a gift of stock. Upon transfer, the total value of the stock is tax-deductible, and you will not be obliged to pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation.
Yes, a Donor Advised Fund is a safe, simple, and tax-efficient way to give.
Benefits of DAFs include:
- Tax Benefits: Enjoy an immediate tax deduction.
- Flexible Giving: Recommend grants to ALIMA USA at your convenience.
- Simplified Records: Manage your charitable giving with ease.
We’re so glad you asked! Yes, you can make monthly donations to ALIMA USA. Recurring donations provide us with a reliable source of funding to better sustain and plan our operations.
You can make a donation in memory of someone or to commemorate a special occasion such as a holiday, birthday, wedding, or any other meaningful event.
Simply fill out the tribute donation section on our Fundraise Up donation form. A tribute card will be emailed to the recipient to notify them of your generous contribution to ALIMA.
If you’d like to send a physical card please contact: ashton.giese@alima.ngo or call +1 646 619-9074
Yes. You can make a donation in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies. It’s fast, secure, and may offer tax advantages.
Yes. Leaving a legacy gift is a powerful way to support our work in the long term.
You can include ALIMA USA in your will, living trust, or name us as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan.
Yes, you may be able to make your gift go two or three times as far through a company match. If you’re unsure whether your company provides charitable matches, we encourage you to inquire with your Human Resources department.
If your company does offer a matching opportunity, you may need to provide ALIMA USA’s tax ID number (EIN): 26-0397519.
Get Involved
Yes, you can organize your own fundraiser in support of ALIMA’s lifesaving work. Whether it’s a birthday campaign, a challenge event, or a community initiative, every effort makes a difference.
Please reach out to us at info.usa@alima.ngo if you have any questions
Tips & Contact
- For gifts up to $1,000:
Consider donating online via credit card – the most cost-effective and efficient method LINK
- Larger Donations ($1,000+):
Avoid online processing and credit card fees by donating through:
- Check – payable to ALIMA USA, PO Box 3187, New York, NY 10008
- Bank transfer or wire transfer (contact us for information)
- Stock or shares
- DAFs (Donor-Advised Funds)
Need help?
Contact Ashton Giese, Senior Major Gifts Officer, ashton.giese@alima.ngo | +1 (646) 619-9074
ALIMA USA
📧 info.usa@alima.ngo
📱 +1 (646) 619-9074
📦 ALIMA USA, PO Box 3187, New York, NY 10008, USA
Other offices:
- Dakar – Route des Almadies, Lot n° 22 zone 9, BP 15530, Dakar
- Paris – Urban Station, 1 rue Philidor, 75020 Paris
- London – 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Cover photo : Cora PORTAIS / ALIMA
