For CSPI supporters age 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA presents a powerful way to support our health and nutrition advocacy, all while receiving great tax benefits. Whether or not you itemize deductions, IRA-giving is always tax-free.

To learn more and get started on an IRA gift, or request a tax acknowledgment letter for a gift you’ve already made, click here and use our free, online tool.

Please contact Tom Schloegel at tschloegel@cspinet.org if you have any questions.

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Making a gift to CSPI in the form of appreciated securities is a great way to support nutrition and public health while also possibly paying less in income taxes. We recommend that you consult a tax professional with any specific questions. Please note that it is CSPI's policy to sell all donations of stock upon receipt.

Stocks or Mutual Funds Donation Instructions

Please provide your broker with the following information:

Name of Broker: Merrill Lynch Private Client  
DTC Number: 8863 
Account Number: 86Q-04032
Account Name: Center for Science in the Public Interest 
EIN/Tax ID Number: 23-7122879 

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When your stock or mutual funds are transferred to our account, we do not necessarily receive information that identifies you as the donor. We wish to ensure all gifts are properly received and acknowledged, so please email Tom Schloegel, Development Officer, at tschloegel@cspinet.org either before or after donating securities and provide the following information about the gift:

Name of the stock 
Number of shares 
Your name and address

CSPI doesn’t take donations from government or corporations. We’re powered by people like you, and we are grateful for your support. CSPI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and our taxpayer identification number is 23-7122879.

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As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, CSPI is eligible to participate in many company matching gift programs. An employer will often match dollar-for-dollar, double, or even triple employee contributions.

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When you honor a friend or loved one with a donation to CSPI, you help to create a legacy of health.  CSPI will send a note to the person you would like to honor — or to their family if the donation is a memorial.  We will acknowledge that your thoughtful gift will be put to advancing nutrition and food safety. To arrange of gift of this kind, please contact Tom Schloegel: tschloegel@cspinet.org or 202-777-8372.

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A gift in your will is a remarkably easy way to make a lasting commitment to improving the food system for generations to come.

Benefactors for Nutrition Action is a special group of supporters who have left a bequest to CSPI.

Leaving a legacy to CSPI is easy to do yourself, or by using our free online tool. To learn how to access the tool or for more information please reach out to Tom Schloegel at (202) 777-8372 or email giftplan@cspinet.org.

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CSPI’s expert team of scientists, attorneys, advocates has trained generations of high-achieving emerging professionals who have gone on to be effective advocates in the food movement.

Together, we can enable CSPI to cultivate the nation’s next food watchdogs, science-defenders, and nutrition and food-safety leaders.

To discuss, please contact Jane Welna: jwelna@cspinet.org or 202-777-8388.

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Donate to CSPI's Endowment for Better Health or create your own named endowment fund at CSPI. CSPI permanently invests contributions to its endowment and the on-going proceeds from the investments are used to support CSPI's work for years to come. The endowment creates a reliable base of support, helps CSPI retain talented staff, and lends greater financial independence which is crucial for our public interest mission.

Donations of $10,000 or more may be permanently memorialized with the name of the donor or a person designated by the donor.

Your foresight and thoughtfulness now can bring about a healthier food environment for future generations.

Please contact Jane Welna, jwelna@cspinet.org, with any questions.

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Partners for Nutrition Action create a solid foundation for CSPI’s work at the cutting edge of science, consumer advocacy and education by donating $1,000 or more annually.

The passion and generosity of CSPI donors has led to extraordinary progress for more than 50 years. The now-iconic nutrition labels on packaged foods… the elimination of trans fats from our food supply… more nutritious school meals… this is just a small sample of the groundbreaking work made possible by CSPI’s supporters over the years. As a Partner for Nutrition Action, you will play a leading role in underpinning CSPI's impressive record of accomplishments and ambitious agenda.

In supporting our efforts to hold industry and government accountable to the public’s health, our Partners enjoy the following privileges:

A gift of $1,000 to $2,499 entitles you to:

• A complimentary one-year subscription to Nutrition Action (6 issues per year), and three complimentary Nutrition Action gift subscriptions for friends or relatives;
• Exclusive access to Nutrition Action online and the Nutrition Action archives;
• Invitations to CSPI insider briefings, offering a chance to engage in conversation with CSPI leaders and fellow Partners;
• Access to Partners-only Food Fight Newsletter (2 issues)
• CSPI’s Good Foods Calendar (each month features a photo and recipe or tip);
• A CSPI kitchen whisk, perfect for healthy meal preparation;
• Direct access to a Partners’ Representative for assistance or questions about CSPI’s work

A Leadership gift of $2,500 to $4,999 entitles you to all the benefits of the Partner level plus:

• Exclusive Invitations to CSPI and Nutrition Action events in your area;
• Periodic insider updates from CSPI’s President including breaking news, policy updates and significant victories;
• A cookbook or another item from CSPI’s online store (value up to $15);
• A reusable CSPI shopping tote, identifying you as a determined leader for a safe and equitable food system

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If you have a Donor-Advised Fund you can make an important difference in improving our nation’s food system.

The DAF Direct widget will assist you in making a grant recommendation to CSPI through your Donor-Advised Fund through:

• Fidelity Charitable
• Schwab Charitable
• BNY Mellon

If your Donor-Advised Fund is not listed above, you can still recommend a grant to Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).  When making your grant recommendation, please provide your name, your mailing address, grant amount, and CSPI’s TAX ID# 23-7122879.

If you have questions about recommending a grant to CSPI through your Donor-Advised Fund, download our one-page DAF reference guide or contact Chris Schmidt at cschmidt@cspinet.org or 202-777-8345.

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