Your donations are used to further the Sikh Coalition’s mission and are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. What can you give to support this critical work?
- Bank Account - Automate donations through your savings or checking account.
- Paypal – Paypal is the faster and safer way to submit your payment online - without revealing your credit card number to merchants.
- Legacy Giving – By making a planned gift to the Sikh Coalition, you can help ensure the Sikh identity will be welcomed for generations to come.(through your will, trust, life insurance, IRA's, qualified pensions)
- Corporate Giving – Many companies match their employees' donations to non-profits, doubling your gift
- Special Occasions – Weddings, anniversaries, retirement, in memory of and holidays are great opportunities to raise awareness and contributions.
- House Fundraiser - In this unique approach to fundraising, community members recruit their family and friends into their home for an exciting evening. It's an opportunity for Coalition staff to visit your home and give folks a sense of what happens behind-the-scenes. Contact us at donations@sikhcoalition.org for more informaiton.
- eBay - You can now buy and sell items on the internet auction site eBay and support the Sikh Coalition at the same time
- Donate a Car, Boat or RV - Consider donating your old car. Free, quick pick-up, tax deductible and a percentage of the proceeds goes to the Sikh Coalition.
purchase, the Coalition receives a percentage of the cost
The Sikh Coalition
40 Exchange Pl., Suite 728
New York, NY 10005
All donations are gratefully received and acknowledged through a letter or email that can be used for tax-deductions.
Contact – Email donations@sikhcoalition.org or call 212.655.3095 x85
Our federal tax identification number is: 22-3834037
Visit our Funders and Donors page to learn more about our finances.
Bank Account
You can contribute a specified amount to the Sikh Coalition every month. You simply sign up by printing out and mailing this completed authorization form to the Coalition. After we receive your form, your specified donation amount will be deducted from your checking account every month.
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Legacy Giving
You can create a lasting legacy at the Sikh Coalition by including us in your estate plans. A bequest to the Sikh Coalition can help you and your family reduce or avoid estate taxes and at the same time ensure your life's work will benefit Sikhs for generations to come.
Regardless of the source of your legacy gift, it is important to consult a qualified lawyer, tax consultant or estate planner to assure that your wishes are carried out.
You will need to know our legal name:
The Sikh Coalition
40 Exchange Pl., Suite 728
New York, NY 10005
Our federal tax identification number is: 22-3834037
Will Bequests
One of the most popular and easiest types of gifts in an estate plan is a bequest. You can designate the Sikh Coalition to receive a specific dollar amount, a specific asset, or a percentage of the total value of your estate. If you have an existing will, a codicil (an amendment to a will) can easily be added to include the Sikh Coalition as a beneficiary.
Real Property
Real estate property values have increased significantly in recent years. Substantial tax benefits can be achieved when you make a gift of your residence to the Sikh Coalition.
Life Insurance Policy
You may consider how a life insurance policy that no longer suits your needs can become a significant charitable gift to the Sikh Coalition.
- You might name us a beneficiary of an existing policy. Naming the Sikh Coalition as the sole beneficiary or a partial beneficiary will allow you to make a sizeable gift to the Sikh Coalition.
- Donate an obsolete policy. If you own a policy that is paid-up and your dependents no longer need the policy’s protection, you can designate the Sikh Coalition as the owner of the policy and receive an immediate tax deduction.
Trust Bequests
If your estate plan includes a trust, you can designate the Sikh Coalition to receive a specific dollar amount of cash, specific assets (a cash account or other asset), or a percentage of the total value of your trust assets.
Revocable Trusts
If you have an existing revocable trust, an amendment can easily be made to include the Sikh Coalition as a beneficiary. Specific instructions about how to prepare and execute a trust or a trust amendment can be provided by your attorney, accountant or estate planner.
Individual Trusts
There are other estate planning options that can give you an immediate tax deduction while providing you and/or a loved one with investment income for life.
Irrevocable Trusts
Irrevocable trusts (such as charitable trusts) allow you to exchange low basis, highly appreciated assets for income in the form of an annuity or a percentage of the fair market value of the assets.
Stocks and Bonds
Making a gift of appreciated stock or mutual funds can provide many tax advantages including avoiding federal and state tax on capital gains and receiving an income tax deduction for the full market value of your gift. A stock gift can be an ideal way to make a larger gift at a lower original cost to you, stretching your donation further and securing a Sikh-friendly America.
Again, regardless of the type of bequest you intend to leave, it is important that you consult a qualified attorney, accountant or estate planner to make certain your plan meets your retirement and philanthropic goals.
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Corporate Giving
Increase your employer's corporate social responsibility by offering the Sikh Coalition as a charity choice:
Matching Gifts
Most corporations will match or multiply an employee’s gift to the Sikh Coalition.
1. Contact your Human Resources or Payroll Department to find out if they will match your contributions to The Sikh Coalition.
2. Review your company's policies for their Matching Gift program. Complete any necessary forms and send them to:
The Sikh Coalition
ATTN: Matching Gifts
40 Exchange Pl., Suite 728
New York, NY 10005
3. The Sikh Coalition will process your form and return it to your employer. It's that easy.
Payroll Deductions
Designate the Sikh Coalition as a recipient charity through payroll deductions or through conduits like the United Way Campaign.
In-kind Donations
Companies can support the Sikh Coalition's efforts by donating what they do best, be it goods or services.
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Special Occasions
Community and Student events
Running a marathon? Organizing a talent show? You can book musicians, comedians, or other performers to stage a benefit concert, show or gala to raise awareness and funds for the Coalition. You can boost your proceeds by getting the event sponsored by local businesses, organizing a raffle and selling refreshments. Whatever your sponsored event is, the easiest way to collect your sponsorship money is by 1) setting up an online fundraising page or table at the event and 2) asking your friends and family to support your efforts.
In lieu of wedding or birthday gifts
If you are getting married or have a big birthday coming up, the perfect way to celebrate is to ask for donations to ensure that discrimination and hate crimes against Sikhs end.
In memory of a loved one
Setting up an online fundraising page or collected donations means your family and friends can honor the memory of your loved one with a donation in lieu of flowers, or to mark the anniversary of their passing.
Local fundraising groups
Gurdwaras, community groups and student associations develop their own, unique opportunities to give. In the past, supporters organized car washes, shoe shines and other special events. The secret is to be creative and get organized!
To set up your personal fundraising page go to www.firstgiving.com
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Sikh Coalition on eBay
Thanks to our partnership with MissionFish, you can now buy and sell items on internet auction site eBay and support the Coalition’s efforts at the same time!
Selling
You can help support the Coalition’s vital mission by selling items for us on eBay.
It's easy to donate a percentage (anything from 10 to 100%) of the final sale price of goods you sell on eBay to The Sikh Coalition.
Just follow the instructions in the Sell tab on the website.
Happy selling!
Buying
Whether you're new to eBay or a regular shopper, it's time to get bidding for items being sold to benefit The Sikh Coalition.
Current listings can be viewed here.
Please bid generously!
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Donate a Car
The Sikh Coalition has partnered with Car Program LLC to provide an simple, tax deductible process for donating your vehicle.
1. Fill out this form (the Coalition is not listed because we're not as big a company)
2. A representative from Car Program LLC will arrange a pick up time.
3. A tow driver will give you a donation receipt (let them know it's for the Coalition) and pick up the car, keys and title.
4. The car will be sold in the next 60 to 90 days.
5. A percentage of the proceeds will be given to the Sikh Coalition
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Searching and Shopping the Internet
Searching Online
A new new Yahoo-powered search engine donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to charities. It's called GoodSearch. When you use the philanthropic search engine, donations to the Sikh Coalition add up quickly.
1. Click Here to go to the GoodSearch website
2. Type 'Sikh Coalition' after the question, "Who do you GoodSearch for?"
3. Search the internet which raise funds for this critical work.
Shopping Online
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to charity! The Sikh Coalition receives the donation from stores like Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, Macy's and Barnes & Noble.
1. Click Here to visit GoodShop.com
2. Type 'Sikh Coalition' after the question, "Who do you support?"
3. Use a coupon at the bottom of the page, select from a list of stores or search for a store.
4. Make a purchase that supports human rights!
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