Giving FAQ

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• What will my gift support?

  Your contribution will directly support Memorial Blood Centers’ work of providing blood products and biomedical services to save lives.

• Is my online contribution secure?

  Yes. Your information is encrypted from your computer and, through the Network for Good portal, we use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt all data submitted to and from our site over the web. SSL renders contributors' personal information, including credit card numbers, virtually unreadable to anyone who intercepts it. SSL is supported by all major browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

• Why does my credit card statement read "Network for Good?"

  ...instead of "Memorial Blood Centers" when I make an online gift to Memorial Blood Centers? Memorial Blood Centers works with Network for Good to safely process your online contribution.

• What credit cards can I use when giving through Network for Good?

  Network for Good currently accepts contributions made using Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

• How will Memorial Blood Centers use the personal information I provide?

  Your information will never be given or sold to any other organization. It is collected for the sole purpose of remaining in contact with you regarding your contribution. More information on how Memorial Blood Centers handles personal information can be found in our Privacy Statement.

• Who do I contact if I have a question or problem making an online contribution?

  Please direct questions to our Development Team, 651-332-7225.

• Is my gift to Memorial Blood Centers tax deductible?

  Yes. All gifts to Memorial Blood Centers are tax deductible because we are qualified as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. To find out how much of your gift is deductible, consult your tax advisor and the publications and schedules available from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

• Do I need a receipt to claim a tax deduction?

  It depends on the amount of your gift. Memorial Blood Centers will issue you a receipt for any amount you contribute. However, typically the IRS does not require a receipt for any gift of $249.99 or less. For a single gift of $250 or more, you are required to have a receipt to substantiate your claim.

  If you make a quid pro quo contribution—that is, you receive goods or services in exchange for a portion of your gift—Memorial Blood Centers is required to issue a receipt specifying the amount of the contribution and the goods and/or services received. For example, if you attend a benefit dinner and your charitable contribution includes the cost of the dinner, then that cost must be subtracted from your charitable deduction.

• When will I receive my receipt from Memorial Blood Centers?

  When you have made your gift online through the secure Network for Good site and your credit card number has been verified, a tax receipt will be emailed to you automatically, acknowledging your contribution for tax purposes.

  For checks and other contributions, receipts are issued as quickly as possible once gifts are received. Most receipts—even for those gifts made on December 31—are issued by the end of January to help you prepare for tax filing. If you make an end-of-year gift and do not receive your receipt by early February, please Contact Us.

• Do I need to send the receipt to the IRS?

  No. Just keep your receipt in a file to support your claim. Consult the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and your tax advisor for details.

• Where on my federal tax return can I deduct my contributions?

  Most gifts to Memorial Blood Centers can be claimed on Form 1040, Schedule A, Itemized Deductions under the section Gifts to Charity (lines 15-18). Please consult your tax advisor for more details.

• What is Memorial Blood Centers’ Employer Identification Number?

  Memorial Blood Centers' Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, is 41-0693869.

• What is Memorial Blood Centers’ Minnesota State Tax Exempt Number?

  Memorial Blood Centers’ Minnesota State Tax Exempt Number is ES–22618.