Tax-Advantaged Ways to Make Your Largest Impact
For donors seeking strategic, high-impact giving, connect with our Planned Giving team.
- Use Our Online Tool (external link)
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Recommend how much and how often your DAF distributes to the Foundation. Use our online tool to give directly.
- Learn How to Contribute
IRA Charitable Rollover
Direct up to $111,000 tax-free per year from your IRA if you meet the minimum age for required distribution.
- Learn More about Legacy Gifts (external link)
Leave a Legacy Gift
Include the Foundation in your estate plans and leave a lasting legacy for Parkinson’s research.
- Learn How to Partner with Us
Corporate Partnerships
Turn corporate leadership into measurable impact for millions of people and families affected by Parkinson’s.
- Connect with Our Donor Services Team (external link)
Securities and Cryptocurrency
Donate appreciated stocks, mutual funds, bonds or cryptocurrency and learn how you can maximize your gift.
- Learn How to Donate Your Vehicle (external link)
Donate Your Car
Donate your vehicle through the CARS Vehicle Donation Program. Pick-up is free and your gift may be tax-deductible.
Participate in an MJFF Fundraising Event
We offer various ways to support the Foundation, both in person and virtually.
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MJFF-Hosted Events
Explore upcoming MJFF events where people gather to learn, connect, fundraise and help power progress.
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Portion of Proceeds Partner
Utilize an innovative business or crafty project to fundraise by using portion of proceeds sales.
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Facebook Fundraiser (external link)
Start your own online fundraiser or join one of our monthly Foundation-led challenges.
Prefer to Give by Mail?
Send a donation by mail for a simple, secure way to support our work. Please make checks payable to “The Michael J. Fox Foundation.”
Mail checks to:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
P.O. Box 5014
Hagerstown, MD 21741
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
P.O. Box 5014
Hagerstown, MD 21741
More Ways to Support
Fund Parkinson’s research through employee-sponsored giving and purposeful shopping.
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Employee Engagement
Support the Foundation through workplace giving and company matching.
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eBay (external link)
Donate 10–100 percent of a sale as a seller or shop listings in our Charity Shop as a buyer.
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Fox Shop (external link)
Share your support for our work with Team Fox and Foundation-themed merchandise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions before you give? View our FAQs for details on our tax ID, donation security, receipts and other common topics to help you give with confidence.
How can I contact you?
Reach us by phone at (800) 708-7644 or via email to donations@michaeljfox.org. Please call during business hours of Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. If you contact us outside of business hours, please leave a message and we will respond the next business day.
Is my donation tax-deductible, and what is the Foundation’s tax ID?
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. For reference, the Foundation's tax identification number, or EIN, is: 13-4141945.
Will I get a receipt?
When you contribute over $5 to the Foundation, you will receive a charitable tax receipt for income tax purposes.
Is my donation secure?
The Michael J. Fox Foundation takes every precaution to protect our donors' information. When you submit sensitive information via our website, your information is protected both online and offline. We use the industry standard security protocol to communicate with your browser software, which makes it extremely difficult for anyone else to intercept the credit card information you send to us.