Other Ways to Give
You can help brain tumor patients and their families through an array of giving options. Review the below and choose the option that’s right for you. Together, we can ensure a future where not one life is lost to a brain tumor.
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Kramer Society members move us significantly closer in our pursuit of breakthroughs in brain tumor diagnosis, treatment and care. We hope you will consider joining us in our effort. Kramer Society members are individuals and family foundations who invest in the American Brain Tumor Association’s mission with annual giving of $5,000 or more.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Quarterly updates from ABTA CEO
- Bi-annual virtual donor impact events
- Invitations to special regional leadership events
- ABTA Kramer Society nametag ribbon recognition at ABTA events
The Kramer Society is named after one of ABTA’s co-founders, Susan Kramer. Susan, along with Linda Goldstein, both had young daughters with brain tumors. Both Susan and Linda never could’ve imagined that their little foundation would grow into the international organization it is today.
They give credit to their special little girls – who brought so much love and sunshine to everyone around them – for giving them the inspiration to help others find answers and cope with this terrible illness. Through the ABTA, their promise is being fulfilled.
Stocks
Donating stock (securities) to the ABTA is a way to help those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis while receiving potential tax benefits. To make a stock donation to the ABTA:
1. Inform your broker that you would like to make a stock gift to the American Brain Tumor Association
2. Fill out and return our stock transfer form and e-mail, fax, or mail the completed form to:
American Brain Tumor Association
Attn: Phil Samuels, Director of Accounting
8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60631-3225
Phone: 773-577-8750
Fax: 773-577-8738
Email: psamuels@abta.org
3. Notify the ABTA in advance of stock transfers so that we can instruct our broker to accept delivery of your gift and acknowledge it properly for income tax purposes.
If you have any questions about completing your transfer, contact Phil Samuels at 773-577-8754 or psamuels@abta.org.
Download the stock transfer form
Monthly Recurring Gifts
Monthly gifts like yours are the backbone of our organization, a simple and effective way to have sustained impact. Simply pick a monthly amount that fits your budget. You can change your gift amount and giving schedule at any time.
Donor-advised Funds (DAFs)
Think of a donor-donor-advised fund (DAF) like a charitable savings account.
It gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted. It may also help you eliminate capital gains taxes. And you decide when the assets actually leave your DAF and go to charity. Choose from a variety of options — including cash equivalents, mutual fund shares, restricted stock, cryptocurrencies, and more. It’s simple, flexible, and totally private. Talk to your financial advisor and then contact us.
Matching Gifts
With matching gifts, you can sometimes double or even triple your donation! Many employers offer matching gift programs. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, please enter your employer’s name above. If your employer is not listed, talk with your company’s human resources department.