MAKE A GIFT

With a gift to the Meso Foundation you will make a real difference in helping us fund critical research, advocate in Washington, D.C. for greater federal funding, and educate patients, families and doctors on current treatment options.

You may specify a loved one in whose memory or honor the contribution is made. Gifts made in memory are acknowledged on the Tributes page, and contributions over $10,000 are acknowledged on the Major Donors page. In appropriate circumstances, the Foundation also accepts donor-advised contributions. Click here for details.

To make a gift by credit card online click

Or, mail a check or U.S. money order payable to the "Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation" to the following address:

The Meso Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Tax ID and Employer Identification Number is 75-2816066. Donations are deductible for Federal income tax purposes. To see how your gift will be used to help eradicate mesothelioma, click here for our most recent annual report.

To obtain our most current Form 990, please click here.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Matching Gifts

Matching gift programs are a great way to get your employer involved with the work of the Foundation. Many companies will match your contribution dollar for dollar and some will double, even triple, a donation's value. If you have questions about your company's matching gift program, please contact your human resources office.

Once you have determined that your company matches donations made to the Meso Foundation, obtain the appropriate form from your human resources office and send it with a copy of your gift receipt to the address below:

Please be sure to complete the entire donor portion of the form and to include a copy of your gift receipt (if available).

Employee Giving

Many workplaces offer the opportunity to make a donation to a charity pre-tax. This can be done through the simple process of a payroll deduction or by specifying the Meso Foundation at your company's Combined Federal Campaign and United Way.

For additional information or questions on our Matching Gift and Employee Giving program, please contact Maja Belamaric, Development Associate, at (805) 563.8400 or send an email to m-belamaric@marf.org.

Corporate Sponsorship

The Foundation is proud to work with its generous corporate sponsors. Let us propose a partnership with your company either by annual agreement or for a specific special event.

To learn more about how your company can become an important partner of the Foundation, please contact Rob Grayson, Director of Development, at (805) 563.8400 or send an email to r-grayson@marf.org.

Planned Giving

Planned Giving is an excellent way to establish a legacy and help thousands. A planned gift to the Foundation helps ensure the future of the Foundation while furthering your financial goals.

Planned Giving options include:

Bequest

Many of our supporters make charitable gifts by naming the Meso Foundation as a beneficiary in their wills. A bequest is a written statement in your will that specific assets, or a percentage of an estate, will be given to the Foundation. A bequest allows you to establish a legacy and does not require you to part with assets during your lifetime.

Life Insurance Gift

You can choose to name the Foundation as a beneficiary to receive all or a portion of your life insurance policy proceeds at death. You are entitled to a charitable tax deduction equal to the cash surrender value of the property and any future premiums paid if the Foundation is named as the owner and beneficiary of the policy.

Stock Gift

You can choose to donate appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) to the Foundation. This donation will entitle you to a deduction of the full value of the security.

If you are considering making a charitable bequest to the Foundation, please contact Maja Belamaric, Development Associate, at (805) 563.8400 or send an email to m-belamaric@marf.org.

Please also consult your tax advisor, financial advisor, or estate planning attorney for additional information.

Charity Navigator awarded the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation four out of a possible four stars. In earning Charity Navigator's highest four star rating, the Meso Foundation has demonstrated exceptional financial health, outperforming most of its peers in its efforts to manage and grow its finances in the most fiscally responsible way possible. Charity Navigator is America's premier independent charity evaluator. They help charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health of America's largest charities. Please click on the logo to review our four star rating.