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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate Now

By Degrees Foundation makes sure Des Moines students have the knowledge, skills, and financial resources necessary to graduate from high school and pursue postsecondary success.

Your donation is more than an investment in our work today. It's a long-term commitment to thousands of student tomorrows.

YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT A CLASS OF KINDERGARTEN SCHOLARS AND SEE YOUR IMPACT IN REAL TIME

Many Ways to Give

Check

Make checks payable to By Degrees Foundation and mail to:

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By Degrees Foundation

PO Box 41070

Des Moines, IA 50311

Gifts of Stock

To transfer a gift of stock, please email info@bydegreesfoundation.org.

Planned Giving

Your commitment to education will shape generations to come. Include By Degrees Foundation in your estate plans and ensure that every student, from kindergarten through high school graduation and beyond, has access to the opportunities and resources they need to succeed.

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Including By Degrees Foundation in your estate plans is simple yet powerful. We'll work with you to find a legacy strategy that is most meaningful to you.

 

For more information on how you can make a lasting impact through planned giving, please contact amanda@ybdegreesfoundation.org.

Donor Advised Fund

Use DAF Direct or direct your DAF-sponsoring organization to make checks payable to By Degrees Foundation and mail to:

 

By Degrees Foundation

PO Box 41070

Des Moines, IA 50311

Monthly Donation

Become a sustaining donor for as little as $5 per month. Click here to learn more.

Qualified Charitable Distribution from IRA

Meet your required minimum distribution from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. Send gifts to:

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By Degrees Foundation

PO Box 41070

Des Moines, IA 50311

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Federal Tax Identification Number: 42-1338832

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CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT

EMPLOYER MATCHING

Check if your employer matches gifts to 501(c)(3) organizations.

IN-KIND GIVING

We welcome in-kind gifts on an as-needed basis.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer as an individual or through your employer.

515.650.8230

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