Ways to Donate
The Meridian Council is a network of individuals who make annual donations in support of Meridian’s commitment to strengthening U.S. engagement with the world; providing neutral forums for international dialogue and collaboration and preparing public and private sector leaders for a complex global future. Council members engage in Meridian’s year-round programming to create a more stable, peaceful and prosperous world.
Become a Member
Gifts that are not designated for a particular program or activity provide the funds to help preserve our
historic buildings, sustain our vital programs, and enhance global engagement through the arts and
cultural diplomacy. Gifts may be directed to a specific
program, activity, or a Meridian-identified need of interest to the donor.
Many companies will match an employee's gift up to a certain point and sometimes more than dollar-for-dollar, thereby increasing the impact of your gift. Check with your employer to see a matching gift program is available and for any restrictions that might apply.
In-Kind Gifts are another way of making a contribution to Meridian International Center. These may provide needed materials and products for operations, such as audio-visual and computer equipment; objects or artworks for its historic houses; or services such as construction or Web site development.
The IRS provides generous incentives for charitable gifts in many forms. Donating long-term appreciated assets allows the donor to avoid capital gains taxes and to claim a charitable income tax deduction based on the full fair-market value of the gift. Gifts of real estate, stocks, bonds, and certain other real property can provide valuable benefit to Meridian International Center. To make a gift of stock through a wire transfer, your broker may transfer the shares directly to Meridian International Center's account.
Building Meridian International Center's endowment is critical to ensuring that Meridian has a strong financial base from which to carry out its mission in the future. The Development Office would be happy to discuss naming opportunities and gifts to the endowment.
The Meridian Council is a network of individuals who make annual donations in support of Meridian’s commitment to strengthening U.S. engagement with the world; providing neutral forums for international dialogue and collaboration and preparing public and private sector leaders for a complex global future. Council members engage in Meridian’s year-round programming to create a more stable, peaceful and prosperous world.
Become a Member
Gifts that are not designated for a particular program or activity provide the funds to help preserve our
historic buildings, sustain our vital programs, and enhance global engagement through the arts and
cultural diplomacy. Gifts may be directed to a specific
program, activity, or a Meridian-identified need of interest to the donor.
Many companies will match an employee's gift up to a certain point and sometimes more than dollar-for-dollar, thereby increasing the impact of your gift. Check with your employer to see a matching gift program is available and for any restrictions that might apply.
In-Kind Gifts are another way of making a contribution to Meridian International Center. These may provide needed materials and products for operations, such as audio-visual and computer equipment; objects or artworks for its historic houses; or services such as construction or Web site development.
The IRS provides generous incentives for charitable gifts in many forms. Donating long-term appreciated assets allows the donor to avoid capital gains taxes and to claim a charitable income tax deduction based on the full fair-market value of the gift. Gifts of real estate, stocks, bonds, and certain other real property can provide valuable benefit to Meridian International Center. To make a gift of stock through a wire transfer, your broker may transfer the shares directly to Meridian International Center's account.
Building Meridian International Center's endowment is critical to ensuring that Meridian has a strong financial base from which to carry out its mission in the future. The Development Office would be happy to discuss naming opportunities and gifts to the endowment.
Gifts that are not designated for a particular program or activity provide the funds to help preserve our historic buildings, sustain our vital programs, and enhance global engagement through the arts and cultural diplomacy. Gifts may be directed to a specific program, activity, or a Meridian-identified need of interest to the donor. Meridian International Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible; please consult your tax advisor. Tax ID 53-0259663.
Contact for More Information
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Online
Make a secure donation online. To direct your donation to a specific program, indicate so under "Designation".
By Mail
Complete the donation form and mail to
Meridian International Center
Development Office
1630 Crescent Place, NW
Washington DC 20009
By Phone
Call the Development Office
at (202) 939-5876
State Nonprofit Disclosures
Certain states require written disclosures for nonprofit organizations soliciting contributions. Individual state disclosures are below.
Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH17416
Georgia: A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above.
Maryland: For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401.
New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General's Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, 1-212-416-8686 or www.charitiesnys.com.
Virginia: From the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.
REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.
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