Ways to Give

Gifts to the CACNA1A Foundation support our mission of funding research toward a cure for our patients. In addition to our secure Donate page, there are many ways to give to the CACNA1A Foundation:

RECURRING GIFTS

Join our Caring Hearts Giving Club, a special community of monthly donors fueling progress and hope for everyone affected by CACNA1A-related disorders. Regular, monthly giving is an easy, affordable, and effective way to maximize your support.

A Monthly Donation:

  • Flexible and Affordable - Choose the amount that works for you.

  • Hassle-Free – Automatic donations on the date you select.

  • High Impact – Provide the CACNA1A Foundation with a steady, reliable source of support to power our mission all year long.

EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFTS

Check with your company to see if they match charitable donations made by employees. You could double your gift to the CACNA1A Foundation.

CHECK

Prefer to donate by check? No problem. Make checks payable to CACNA1A Foundation and mail to:

The CACNA1A Foundation, Inc.

31 Point Road

Norwalk, CT 06854 USA

BANK TRANSFER

Prefer to donate by bank transfer (ACH)? Please contact Lisa Manaster at Lisa@cacna1a.org or 203-969-6552 for more information.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Support the CACNA1A Foundation through your Donor-Advised Fund. A DAF allows you to recommend grants directly from your fund to charities like ours. Simply request a distribution to the CACNA1A Foundation, EIN: 84-4985747

PAYPAL

We are a 501(c)(3) public charity listed with the PayPal Giving Fund. When you give here, PayPal covers all transaction fees, and 100% of the donation comes directly to us. After you complete your donation, PayPal Giving Fund will issue you a donation receipt.

FACEBOOK

Donate through our Facebook page to make your contribution.

SHOPRAISE

Support the CACNA1A Foundation by installing the ShopRaise app. Whether you’re shopping for daily essentials like groceries, buying furniture for your home office, or even booking your next trip, the ShopRaise app lets you turn your everyday shopping into support for your favorite cause, all at no additional cost to you.

DONATE STOCK

For United States-based donors, donating appreciated stock to the CACNA1A Foundation is a tax-wise approach to helping us cure CACNA1A-related diseases. Donors choose to make gifts to the CACNA1A Foundation using long-term appreciated stocks due to the attractive tax advantages associated with such gifts.

To give shares (stocks, mutual funds, or other securities), your broker can electronically transfer a gift directly to our account at Charles Schwab. To complete an electronic transfer, please contact Sunitha Malepati at sunitha@cacna1a.org

LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL, TRUST, OR BY BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION

To leave a gift to the CACNA1A Foundation in your will, trust or by beneficiary designation, please use the following language: “I hereby give and bequeath $_________, or _____ percent of the residue of my estate to the CACNA1A Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit located in Connecticut and exempt from Federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Federal tax ID number 84-4985747.”

If you have designated a gift for the CACNA1A Foundation, please let us know. We would love to have the chance to express our gratitude and help ensure your wishes are honored. Thank you.

The CACNA1A Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. EIN# 84-4985747