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Donation FAQ'sHow much of my donation will go towards MRC's programs?Over 80 percent of Media Research Center's operating expenses go towards our important work of creating a media culture in America where truth and liberty flourish. For more information on how the Media Research Center spends its money, please browse our annual reports. Are donations to the MRC tax-deductable?The Media Research Center is a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the maximum extent of the law. What is MRC's Tax ID number?The Media Research Center's federal tax identification number is 54-1429009. Which credit cards do you accept?The Media Research Center accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Credit card contributions can be made using our secure online form or by calling our office at (800) 672-1423. Can I make a gift to MRC by check?Yes. Checks should be made payable to "Media Research Center" and mailed to our office at: Can I donate through the Combined Federal Campaign?Yes. Federal employees and military personnel can donate to the Media Research Center through the Combined Federal Campaign or CFC. To donate to the MRC, use CFC #12489. Visit the CFC website for more information about giving opportunities in your workplace. Can I establish a recurring contribution deducted from my credit card or checking account?Yes. You can choose to set up a monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring contribution to the Media
Research Center through what is called an electronic funds transfer. Your contribution would be electronically
debited from your checking account or through a charge to your credit card.
Can I give a gift of securities (stocks or bonds)? Yes, transferring securities held long term to the Media Research Center allows you to make a gift and receive
a charitable deduction equal to the full, fair market value of the securities. You pay no capital gains on your gift
and neither does the MRC.
Does the MRC accept matching gifts?Yes. All you need to do is fill out your company's matching gift form and sent it along with your contribution to the Media Research Center. We will fill out our portion of the form and forward it along to the company. After verifying the contribution, the company will send the matching gift check to the MRC. How can I establish an endowment at MRC?You can endow a specific issue, program, or fellow in any issue area covered by the Media Research Center. For more information on establishing an endowment, please call our office at (800) 672-1423. Can I designate my gift to a certain program or department/division?Yes, while most Media Research Center members support our work through general support, you may also designate your gift to be used to support the important work of a specific program or division within the MRC. Our development associates are available to work with you and your advisors to find a particular program or division that you are enthusiastic about. Please call our office at (800) 672-1423. Can I establish a gift annuity through MRC?
Yes, a charitable gift annuity offers you the unique opportunity to help the MRC while receiving a guaranteed, partially
tax-free, lifetime income stream and current tax savings in return. Your gift annuity will make the MRC a part of your
legacy and help ensure that America's Media Watchdog will continue to expose, document, and neutralize liberal media
bias for years to come.
Can I provide for MRC through my will or estate?
Yes, a bequest to the Media Research Center can be a gift of a specific dollar amount, a specific piece of property,
a percentage of an estate, or all or part of the residue of an estate. You can also name the MRC as a contingent
beneficiary if someone named in your will is no longer living at the time of your passing. Gifts to the MRC through
your will are totally free of estate tax.
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