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.
Click here to access your By Degrees supporter login, download your donation history, and make changes to your account.
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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IN-KIND GIVING
We welcome in-kind gifts on an as-needed basis.
VOLUNTEERING
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