Join us in working toward a vibrant and truly pluralistic America. Donate today!
Your tax-deductible gift supports solution-seeking research that
- catalyzes community development,
- builds bridges,
- amplifies Muslim voices, and
- creates opportunities for meaningful dialogue on timely and often-divisive topics.
Your generous donation helps ISPU solve the challenges of today while paving the way for a better tomorrow.
Become a Recurring Donor
- Your regular gift allows us to plan for more ambitious projects, maximizing our nationwide impact.
- Giving monthly makes the donation process easy and convenient for you. An automatic withdrawal from your account takes the hassle out of writing checks.
- ISPU will send you a tax receipt every year detailing your giving history.
Sustainer
A sustainer gives a regular monthly donation to ISPU. You can give at any level, designing your gift to fit your budget.
Legacy Circle of Excellence (LCE)
A member of the Legacy Circle of Excellence gives $20,000+ a year for at least three years.
To honor those who so generously invest in ISPU’s mission and work, we offer a number of benefits to our family of supporters. No matter your giving level, each supporter and each gift is valued, respected, and used to create a foundation of knowledge that spurs positive change.
Become a Champion
At ISPU, we are constantly looking for opportunities to meet new people who will invest in our work. We would love to bring ISPU’s trailblazing research to your community, and as a champion, you can help us do just that. A champion offers their time and expertise to help amplify ISPU’s research and make connections with people interested in investing in ISPU’s work. When you host an ISPU fundraising event in your area, you will be a key part of creating lasting, nationwide impact. Whether it’s in your home, university, or place of worship, your event will be the link that connects your community to groundbreaking research and helps ensure that ISPU can continue its vital work.
Please contact Nadia Ahmed at nahmed@ispu.org for more information.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is for donors who think about the future strategically. There are ways to give for donors of all ages and profiles, and each way has its own benefits—benefits for both yourself and for the next generations. We have nine planned giving options available for those looking to leave a lasting legacy in the field of research about American Muslims. Browse these options, and get in touch with us about taking the next steps to plan your giving to ISPU.
Here is an example of one of the powerful ways you can include ISPU in your planned giving:
The Jane Gaffney Reimaging the Peoples of the Middle East Fund will sponsor ISPU research and outreach on media representations and popular perceptions of people of Middle Eastern and North African descent to support well-informed dialogue and decision-making, in honor of Jane Gaffney. Read more about Jane and contribute to the fund here.
Please contact plannedgiving@ispu.org for more information.
Venmo
Did you know Venmo was co-created by a Muslim American, Iqram Magdon-Ismail, with his freshman year roommate at the University of Pennsylvania? They wanted to tip a band who was playing downstairs but didn’t feel like walking back down to give them cash. Instead, they wished they could send money through their phones and with that, the idea of Venmo was created.
You can give a zakat-eligible donation to ISPU on Venmo @theISPU under the app’s “charities” section.
Cryptocurrency
Giving to ISPU is easier than ever with gifts of cryptocurrency! When you donate cryptocurrency to us, your coins are transferred to fiat, which will help us produce transformative research to achieve a future where American Muslims are thriving and equal.
Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This makes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support your favorite cause.
All cryptocurrency donations made via The Giving Block are nonrefundable. When we receive your donation, it is understood that this is made to support our mission—and we are grateful for your support.
For more information about the types of cryptocurrency accepted and the benefits of cryptocurrency donations, visit: thegivingblock.com/resources/faq/
Vehicle Donation Program
You can now donate your used vehicle to ISPU! Donations are accepted seven days a week, 24 hours a day. It is as easy as filling out this online donation form. Alternatively, you can call (855) 527-2232 to speak with a representative who will be happy to take your donation over the phone. Call hours are 8am-7pm M-Th, 8am-5pm F, and 9am-4pm Sat (EST).
This program accepts car, van, truck, motorcycle, boat with a trailer, recreational vehicle, etc, regardless of age and condition!
Double the impact of your gift to ISPU by asking if your employer has a matching gift program, donating a sum equal to whatever you raise or donate. This is a great way to leverage your donation and potentially introduce others to ISPU’s work! You can use the tool below to see if your company will match your donation.
There are many other ways to support ISPU:
For more information about any of these ways to give, contact use at info@ispu.org. Your questions and interest are always welcome!
Donate by Transferring Stock
Donating stock is a great way to donate to ISPU. And a gift of stock or other securities may allow you to reduce capital gains taxes and receive an income tax deduction. Please contact our development department at 800-920-4778 or info@ispu.org for our brokerage account details.
Donor Advised Funds
Do you have a donor advised fund (DAF)? That is, a charitable giving mechanism that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. If so, consider ISPU as a potential fund recipient. DAF Direct enables you to recommend gifts, either one time or sustaining, to ISPU directly from your donor advised fund. Click here for more information.
Planned Giving
Through a planned gift, you have the opportunity to increase your gift substantially and expand the impact it can make. A planned gift can be made during your lifetime or through an estate plan. With thoughtful planning, you can create win-win solutions for you and ISPU. Check with your financial adviser to find out the many options you have for making a planned gift.
Life Insurance Beneficiary
Naming ISPU as the owner and beneficiary of your life insurance policy may result in a tax deduction; if premiums are still due, your future payments may also be deductible.
Zakatify
Do you use Zakatify? If so, giving to ISPU has never been easier. Just login to your account and donate to ISPU.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are an integral and respected part of our team. To volunteer, check out our available listings or contact us. We are always interested in discussing ways talented and interested parties can help us accomplish our mission.
Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate Sponsorship provides an exciting avenue for your company to become involved with ISPU and provides visibility with a diverse and wide-ranging audience. Your sponsorship will support ISPU’s mission to empower American Muslims to contribute, develop and innovate. Please contact us to learn more.
Company Donations
Offer a donation to ISPU for every product purchased through your company: Attract customers to your brand by letting them know that you will donate, for example, a percentage of every unit sold in support of ISPU’s groundbreaking work.
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Donate by Transferring Stock
Donating stock is a great way to donate to ISPU. And a gift of stock or other securities may allow you to reduce capital gains taxes and receive an income tax deduction. Please contact our development department at 800-920-4778 or info@ispu.org for our brokerage account details.
Donor Advised Funds
Do you have a donor advised fund (DAF)? That is, a charitable giving mechanism that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. If so, consider ISPU as a potential fund recipient. DAF Direct enables you to recommend gifts, either one time or sustaining, to ISPU directly from your donor advised fund. Click here for more information.
Planned Giving
Through a planned gift, you have the opportunity to increase your gift substantially and expand the impact it can make. A planned gift can be made during your lifetime or through an estate plan. With thoughtful planning, you can create win-win solutions for you and ISPU. Check with your financial adviser to find out the many options you have for making a planned gift.
Life Insurance Beneficiary
Naming ISPU as the owner and beneficiary of your life insurance policy may result in a tax deduction; if premiums are still due, your future payments may also be deductible.
Zakatify
Do you use Zakatify? If so, giving to ISPU has never been easier. Just login to your account and donate to ISPU.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are an integral and respected part of our team. To volunteer, check out our available listings or contact us. We are always interested in discussing ways talented and interested parties can help us accomplish our mission.
- AS A BUSINESS, YOU CAN...
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Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate Sponsorship provides an exciting avenue for your company to become involved with ISPU and provides visibility with a diverse and wide-ranging audience. Your sponsorship will support ISPU’s mission to empower American Muslims to contribute, develop and innovate. Please contact us to learn more.
Company Donations
Offer a donation to ISPU for every product purchased through your company: Attract customers to your brand by letting them know that you will donate, for example, a percentage of every unit sold in support of ISPU’s groundbreaking work.