Workplace Giving
Giving through your place of work is easy and an effective way to regularly contribute to eligible charities through your company’s payroll system. You can help BrightFocus Foundation or one of its programs: Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research, change the trajectory to find cures for diseases of mind and sight and provide valuable information to those affected by taking action today.
Double Your Donation and Make Your Gift Go Twice As Far
Did you know you can double your donation to BrightFocus Foundation, Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, or National Glaucoma Research through our matching donation program?
Many companies encourage philanthropy among their employees by offering matching gift programs that match their donations. Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match.
Type your company name in the search field below to find out if your current or former employer (if you’re a retiree) will match your gift to one of our programs.
Give Through Your Paycheck, Make a Difference Every Month
Did you know many companies offer payroll giving programs that help you give automatically each month?
Other Workplace Giving Options
America's Charities
BrightFocus Foundation, along with its programs Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research, is a member of America’s Charities. If your employer participates in America’s Charities campaigns, you may designate your contribution to the program of your choosing.
State Campaigns
State and local government employees can give to BrightFocus Foundation or one of its programs by setting up automatic, tax-deductible donations from your paycheck.
Payroll deduction is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to support BrightFocus Foundation. Work with your Human Resources Department to get started.
United Way
If your workplace participates in the United Way campaign, you can designate your pledge to BrightFocus Foundation or disease of your choice through United Way’s Donor Choice Program. Follow the instructions on your pledge form, designate your gift to the program of your choice or write in the following contact information and send to:
BrightFocus Foundation
22512 Gateway Center Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
For more information about workplace giving and employer-matching gifts, contact our team.
Telephone: 1-800-437-2423
Fax: 301-258-9454
Email: matchinggifts@brightfocus.org
Tax ID or EIN #: 23-7337229
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