Thank you for supporting us

Please follow this link to our dedicated page at Focus for Democracy Fund.

Step 1

Direct your donation to this mailing address:

Focus for Democracy Fund
P.O. Box 104268
Pasadena, CA 91189-4268

For your records, please note that Focus for Democracy Fund’s EIN is 93-3922232.

If required by your DAF’s system, our business address is:
Focus for Democracy Fund
1200 G Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005

Step 2

Email the following info to: jenn@focus4democracy.org
— DAF, fund, or foundation name
— transaction information

Note: If you need a grant agreement signed, please let Jenn know.

Step 1

Make your check payable to:
Focus for Democracy Fund
On the memo line write: Innovating for U.S.

Step 2

Mail your check to:

Focus for Democracy Fund
P.O. Box 104268
Pasadena, CA 91189-4268

For your records, please note that Focus for Democracy Fund’s EIN is 93-3922232

Step 1

Wire your donation to:

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A
1870 Solano Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707

Step 2

Wire account information:

Account Name: Focus for Democracy Fund
ABA/Routing: 021000021
Account: 650679197

Step 3

Email the following info to: jenn@focus4democracy.org
— name
— transaction info

For your records, please note that Focus for Democracy Fund’s EIN is 93-3922232 and our address is:

Focus for Democracy Fund
1200 G Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005

Step 1

Make sure you are aware of the IRS rules governing Required Minimal Distributions (RMDs) and QCDs, including whether your type of IRA qualifies.

See this FAQ for more information on QCDs.

We recommend consulting a tax or investment professional.

Step 2

Notify your IRA custodian of your intentions and the amount of your donation so their firm can distribute the funds on your behalf.

Please note: A key rule about QCDs is that the distributions must be made directly from the IRA to the tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, not to you. This means that the check or wire transfer must be made out to Focus for Democracy Fund. If it is made out to you, it is counted as a taxable distribution.

Step 3

Depending on the distribution method (options vary by institution), provide your IRA custodian with the appropriate instructions:

For check, click here

For wire transfer, click here

Please note that Focus for Democracy’ Fund’s EIN is 93-3922232 and their address is:

Focus for Democracy Fund
1200 G Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005

Step 1

Add a new recipient by entering this account name into the name field:

Focus for Democracy Fund

NOTE: if your bank asks for first and last name, enter as:

First name: Focus For Democracy
Last name: Fund

Step 2

Use our email to verify the account by entering: jenn@focus4democracy.org

Step 3

Once you’ve set us up as a recipient, send your donation per your bank’s Zelle instructions.

Step 1

If your assets are OUTSIDE Schwab:

Direct DTC-eligible securities to:

Holding: Schwab, Inc.
DTC #0164, Code 40
FBO: Focus for Democracy Fund
Account #: 9613-1093

If your assets are INSIDE Schwab:

1. Copy this authorization letter template
2. Edit it with your information and save/download the letter (Word doc or PDF)
3. Log in to your Schwab account
4. Upload the letter to the Schwab message center (icon that looks like an envelope on the top right of the screen)
5. Schwab will then move the securities

Step 2

If available, on the memo line or any notes field write: Focus for Democracy Fund c3

Step 3

Email the following info to: jenn@focus4democracy.org
— your name
— transaction information

For your records, please note that Focus for Democracy Fund’s EIN is 93-3922232.