Other Ways to Give

Some of our donors have established a donor-advised charitable fund, which allows you to donate cash, stocks or assets and receive an immediate tax deduction for the full amount of the gift the year it’s established with the sponsorship organization (Fidelity Charitable^®, Vanguard Charitable^®, Schwab Charitable^®, or other). Those funds are invested for tax-free growth and provide a flexible and easy way to grant donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation once or over time. You can also direct that your donor-advised charitable fund be distributed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation after your lifetime as part of your succession plan and join our Legacy Society.

When making a gift through a donor-advised fund, please consult with your donor-advised fund sponsoring organization and tax and/or legal advisor on their proper use. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation cannot provide tax or legal advice. Donor-advised funds cannot be used to cover the cost of any portion of an auction purchase and may not be used for any portion of the cost of attendance. Donor-advised funds may only be used for sponsorships for events if the cost of attendance is fully covered by other funds or the sponsorship is fully tax deductible. Please work with your individual donor-advised fund to recommend general grants to support events.

Give now from your Donor-advised Fund

Leverage your retirement assets to benefit you and your loved ones, reduce estate and income taxes, and make a lasting impact on the CF Foundation.

Individuals 70 ½ and older can donate directly from their IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). If you are 73 and older, you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA as taxable income, and this can be given as a QCD to reduce your gross taxable income.

Find out how to give through your IRA.

Stocks, bonds and other securities may be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. When you give long-term appreciated stock you don’t pay capital gains on the transfer when the stock is sold, and you receive an immediate income tax deduction for the fair market value on the date of the transfer. 

Download our In-Kind Transfer form.

Within our portfolio of giving opportunities, the CF Foundation relies on major gifts from individuals and family foundations that directly support our mission. You can participate by giving an outright gift of $10,000 or more in any calendar year, or by making a pledge to be paid over three to five years. You may also wish to consider joining our Milestones III, Driven by a Dream Campaign. 

For further information, please email Fran Kaya, Senior Director, Individual Giving, at fkaya@cff.org.

Make a transformational gift that will make significant and meaningful progress now and in the future by making a legacy gift to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in your will, trust, or by beneficiary designation of your retirement account, life insurance policy or DAF.  Your gift can be made in honor or memory of someone and deepens your commitment to improving the lives of those with CF now and in the future. By letting us know of your intention, you can join our special community of Paul di Sant' Agnese Legacy Society members.

Support our mission with a grant: We welcome support from private, corporate, and family foundations. Grants of $10,000 or more can be restricted to qualifying funds.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation also gratefully accepts donations of valuable property, including real estate, privately-held stock, or other assets. 

For more information, contact the Foundation's Individual Giving Office at 800-FIGHT-CF (800-344-4823).

The Foundation cannot accept donations of timeshares, clothing, household goods, electronics, medical devices, or other goods at this time.

Support the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by donating your used car or truck. Donors can start their vehicle donations by calling 855-500-7433 to speak to a donor support representative at Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) or online using the form below.

Make a tax-deductible gift with cash, check or credit card.

• Make gifts online using Credit Card, Bank Account, Google Pay, Apple Pay, DAF Pay, Paypal, or Venmo: Give today.
• Make checks payable to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and mail to your local chapter.

The 65 Roses Club® is a group of loyal and committed donors who give monthly to the CF Foundation whose ongoing loyalty provides a steady, reliable stream of revenue. Give monthly.

A tribute gift is a meaningful way to advance the mission while acknowledging a friend or family member. Pay tribute to your loved one today.

CF Foundation national and local event sponsorships provide your company with opportunities to align with a results-driven organization and better position your brand. Become a corporate supporter.

Raise money today and get consumers more involved and invested in your company through cause marketing.

Multiply your impact through an employer matching gift. Many employers match any charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees and/or spouses.

By participating in one of our many fundraising events — or creating one of your own — you can unite friends, family, and your community to turn hope into action, helping to drive the CF Foundation’s mission forward.