N.A.W.A. is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law in accordance with IRS regulations. There are various ways an individual or corporation can support N.A.W.A., such as a monetary donation, stock donation, or a donation of services. Please read the procedures for the different aspects of giving.

To make a gift, please email the N.A.W.A. office at office@nawanet.org or call 212-675-1616.

Make a Gift to N.A.W.A.

Making a gift is easy. Checks, made payable to N.A.W.A., can be mailed directly to the N.A.W.A. Office at 80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1405; New York, NY 10011. Donations may also be made by credit card by calling the N.A.W.A. office at 212-675-1616.

Does your employer match donations to schools? Then your gift to N.A.W.A. can be doubled or tripled in value through your's or your spouse's company. Please send a matching gift form with your gift and help N.A.W.A. take advantage of your company's generosity. Matching gift forms are available through your company's personnel or human resource office.

Gifts of appreciated securities provide an opportunity to support N.A.W.A. with advantageous tax benefits for you. To make a gift of securities, or for more information, please call the N.A.W.A. office at 212-675-1616 to let us know of your gift intention. Your call will ensure that your gift is transferred and credited properly.

Our preferred method of receiving stocks is via DTC, to our agent. To transfer securities to N.A.W.A.'s account, contact the N.A.W.A. office for the information you need to provide your broker to make the transaction. Your broker can also contact our broker with any questions. The gift is complete when the stock is transferred to the N.A.W.A. account.

Leaving a Bequest to N.A.W.A.

A simple charitable bequest can provide very meaningful support to N.A.W.A. and may reduce your estate taxes.

All bequests to N.A.W.A., as a charitable, not-for-profit organization, are fully deductible for estate tax purposes. At the same time, N.A.W.A. will benefit from the full amount of your testamentary gift.

Below are some suggested ways to provide for N.A.W.A. in your Will:

Unrestricted Bequest of Specific Assets to N.A.W.A. The standard legal wording for this type of bequest is as follows: I give, devise and bequeath to NAWA, NY, New York 10011, the sum of $_____ (or property described) for its general purposes.

In case your legal advisor should ask for it, N.A.W.A.'s Federal tax identification number is 13-1661610.

Unrestricted Bequest of a Percentage of Your Estate. This is a good technique for ensuring that N.A.W.A. will receive the desired portion of your eventual estate, no matter how the nature and disposition of your assets might change and grow over the years. If you wish, the residue of your estate can be directed to N.A.W.A. after bequests of specific amounts to family members and friends.

The appropriate wording would be as follows: "I give, devise and bequeath (percent) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to N.A.W.A., NY, New York 10011, for its general purposes."

A Restricted Bequest. While an unrestricted bequest allows N.A.W.A. greatest flexibility, bequests for a purpose of special interest to the donor are also most welcome.

The two most urgent and fundamental needs that N.A.W.A. faces as it looks toward the future are funds where the earnings can used for general operating purposes. With a gift of $10,000 or more, a permanent named endowment fund can be established.

To make a restricted bequest to N.A.W.A., you would use the standard language shown above and simply substitute the designated purpose in place of the words for its general purposes.

Please e-mail N.A.W.A.'s Office office@nawanet.org for more information.