DONATE MONEY

There are five methods to donate money to the Organ Donor Foundation. You can make a direct deposit into the Organ Donor Foundation's bank account, you can send a cheque/postal order, you could include a bequest to the Organ Donor Foundation in your will, you could ask family and friends to donate money in lieu of gifts for your birthday or you could hold an event in aid of the Organ Donor Foundation.

The Organ Donor Foundation has Section 18A tax exemption status in terms of the Income Tax Act. Accordingly any donation in excess of R100 is tax deductible and we will mail you a "Tax Certificate."

1 - Direct Deposit

ABSA Bank
The Organ Donor Foundation

Account No: 01273580600
Brach Code: 506009
Branch: Heerengracht

Please fax your deposit slip and contact details to (021) 426 0197.
Please include all your details (including telephone number) so we can send you a Section 18A tax certificate, if your donation is in excess of R100.

2 - Write a Cheque

Please write a cheque in favour of the "Organ Donor Foundation" and post it to:

The Organ Donor Foundation
P.O. Box 2349
Cape Town
8000

Please include all your details (including telephone number) so we can send you a Section 18A tax certificate, if your donation is in excess of R100.

3 - Bequests

You could include a bequest to the Organ Donor Foundation in your will. In doing so, you continue your invaluable support beyond your lifetime.

4 - Donation in lieu of flowers or birthday gifts

Ask friends and family to donate money in lieu of gifts for your birthday, anniversary or any other special ocassion. You can also request donations to be made to the Organ Donor Foundation in lieu of flowers for a funeral.

5 - Hold an event in aid of the Organ Donor Foundation

You can host an event in aid of the Organ Donor Foundation. Please contact the Director at the head office 0800 22 66 11 or email us a brief outline of your event at capetown@organodonor.org.za.

A few things to keep in mind when arranging an event for a charity:

  • If you wish to raise funds in the name of a particular charity, then you should obtain permission from them. They have the right to protect the use of their name.
  • If you want to hold an event to raise funds, then you must make it clear to the people you invite that the money they give is in the form of a donation for that charity. The guests then have the choice to donate or not to donate.
  • You must be transparent in your actions and accountable for the funds. You have an obligation to act responsibly with donor funds.
  • Should you wish to hold the event on a regular basis, you might want to form a small committee to manage the event.
  • If you work closely with one particular charity, you might find that they will help you be endorsing your initiative and may even write a letter giving you permission to ask businesses to donate prizes on their behalf.
  • You should provide the charity with an outline of your event as well as a budget.