Giving Is Personal
Many Ways To Give
Giving is a very personal experience, so it makes sense that people do it in so many different ways. Here you can find more information some of the most common ways people choose to support Alight and the people we serve. Please use the information below as a guide but know that at Alight we remain open to new and different ways of giving. If you have any questions or would prefer to speak to a real person, simply call us at (612) 872-7060, or email hellohello@wearealight.org to get whatever answers you need.
Make your donation online, right now. Credit Card and Bank Account Withdrawal donations are accepted.
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You can send a gift by mail to:
Alight Donor Service Center
PO BOX 1002
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55480-1002
You can send a check or - if you'd like - use this printable donation form.
You can make donating easy and automatic by setting up a regular monthly donation. Knowing we can expect your donation month after month, helps Alight to be more efficient and effective in our fundraising efforts.
» Become a Monthly Donor!
Need to update your existing monthly gift? Contact our Donor Services Team at 612-872-7060 or click here to send them an email.
Alight can now accept donations of cryptocurrency, through our partner The Giving Block. Use our cryptocurrency giving widget here to make your crypto donation in three easy steps. We accept a variety of cryptocurrencies.
Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one for a birthday, holiday, special occasion or just because.
» Click here to Donate in Honor or Memory
You can save money by giving shares of stock. By giving shares, you can avoid taxes on any stock gains while also supporting Alight and refugees around the world. And you’ll get a tax deduction for the full market value of your stock.
Stock gifts can be transferred directly to Alight's broker. Please notify Alight of the transfer to ensure proper credit for the donation and call us with any questions. Once the transaction is complete, a receipt and acknowledgement will be sent.
Bank:
Wells Fargo Investment Services
DTC Number: 0141
Account: Alight
Account Number: 11161801
Our Broker:
Wells Fargo Investment Services
David Wendel
90 South Seventh Street (11th Floor)
MAC N9305-111
Minneapolis, MN 55479
Alight Contact:
Eva Z.
612 607 6475
EvaZ@wearealight.org
You can bring lifesaving relief to refugees through your workplace’s United Way, Global Impact or other employee giving campaign. It's one of the easiest ways to support refugees.
With employee giving campaigns, your donation is made before taxes and is automatically split into monthly or bi-weekly contributions over the course of the year. And, your contribution is tax-deductible.
Help us bring life-saving support to refugees by selecting Alight on your Global Impact donation form or entering our name on your United Way pledge form.
Alight Address:
Alight
1325 Quincy St NE Suite A1
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 872-7060
www.wearealight.org
Please indicate that you want Alight to know about this gift so we can say thank you.
Alight Contact:
Dawn P.
612-473-7129
DawnP@WeAreAlight.org
Alight Tax ID#:
36-3241033
You can double — or even triple — the impact of your contribution to Alight with a matching gift from your employer. It's a simple way to maximize your impact. Contact your human resources or business office for more information. Most companies ask you to complete and return a short form.
Alight Tax ID#:
36-3241033
Alight Address:
Alight
Attn: Donor Services - Matching Gifts
1325 Quincy St NE Suite A1
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Alight Contact:
Dawn Puroway
612-473-7129
DawnP@WeAreAlight.org
If you’ve already established a donor-advised fund, giving is easy. Your donor-advised fund provider will need the information below.
We can also provide you the names of organizations providing donor-advised fund services.
Address:
Alight
Attn. Donor Services
PO Box 1002
Minneapolis, MN 55480-1002
Alight’s EIN (tax ID): 36-3241033
Contact:
Dawn P.
612-473-7129
DawnP@WeAreAlight.org
It is easy to give through a retirement distribution. Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee) is a 501(c)(3) organization with the EIN 36-3241033, eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. Because circumstances may vary from person to person, discuss any questions about the tax treatment of this transfer with your tax advisor. When requesting funds to be disbursed to Alight, ask to include your name on the check in the address block or memo for easy processing. Please send your IRA distribution to our address, and notify Dawn to watch for your gift:
Alight
1325 Quincy St NE Suite A1, Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 872-7060
www.wearealight.org
Dawn P.
612-473-7129
DawnP@WeAreAlight.org
Consider Planned Giving
You can leave a Legacy for Refugees and Displaced People. A Planned Gift to Alight helps you do just that. You can support refugees around the world while also planning your financial future.
Below are some examples of Planned Gifts that Alight receives. Which type of gift sounds right for you?
There are a number of ways you can leave your legacy with Alight.
You can leave a gift to Alight in your personal will or trust. It's actually pretty easy. We've provided some sample legal language (below) that you could add to your will or trust.
Making a Legacy Gift to Alight is as easy as adding some short language to your will or trust.
Maybe even simpler, you can make Alight a beneficiary of an IRA account or an insurance policy. Just add "Alight" as a beneficiary of your account.
"I give and bequeath the sum of [XXX] dollars ($XXX) to the Alight ..." or
"I give, devise and bequeath [description of asset(personal property,etc.)] to Alight"
When a donor puts property into a Charitable Remainder Trust, the donor continues to receive income from the property during the life of the trust.
Alight then receives what property remains at the end of the trust. Contact your financial planner to discuss creating a Charitable Remainder Trust benefitting Alight.
When a donor puts property into a Charitable Lead Trust, Alight will receive income from the property during the life of the trust.
When the trust ends, a non-charitable beneficiary then receives full ownership of what remains in the trust. Contact your financial planner to discuss creating a Charitable Lead Trust benefitting Alight.
Make a secure online donation today.
call us at: (612) 872-7060
to give by phone
M - F 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST)
or mail your gift to:
Alight Donor Service Center
PO BOX 1002
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55480-1002
Our donor services team is a small but super responsive group of individuals dedicated to making your giving experience as easy and meaningful as possible. One member of the team who is best suited to help is listed with each giving option below. But if you can’t find what you’re looking for or have a more general query, please feel free to send us a message with the form at the bottom of this page, or send an email to hellohello@wearealight.org, or call (612) 872-7060 and the operator can direct you to the appropriate person.
Tax ID Number: 36-3241033
Alight is a 501(c)3 charity, and donations to Alight are tax-deductible as allowed by law.