How can I donate?
We are pleased to learn your interest to donate. You can pick and chose from any of these options:
1. By writing a check to directly to AIMS India Foundation and hand it over to the runner who has approached you.  Or you can mail it directly to the AIMS Treasurer.
2.  Or you can make an electronic donation using the following methods:

Please note there is a small service charge for electronic transactions that AIMS India Foundation using these electronic methods. Roughly 2.5% will be deducted from your payment as   service fee, which can be completely avoided if you can write a check instead of making an electronic transaction.   At the end of the year, this would result in a significant saving for the organization that could instead be invested directly in AIMS projects.
 
How safe is my personal information when I make these donations?
Our providers (mydonations.com & PayPal) are well established vendors in this electronic banking market and have always employed top of the line information security technologies that assured the highest quality of data protection.  You can be at ease while making these transactions and the moment you finish the transaction you will be provided with required tracking information to ensure the completion of the transaction.  We recommend you to familiarize yourself with some of the terms and conditions specified on our vendors sites.

Would my contribution qualify for a Tax Deduction while I file my taxes?
Yes.  AIMS India Foundation is registered with the IRS as 501(c)(3) organization in the United States and has been given tax-exempt status. Please visit the following website for a good understanding.

How can I take a deduction for my donation?
To claim a deduction, you will need to fill out a 1040 Form, which is available through the IRS website, and itemize your deductions on Schedule A. If you fill out the short form or take standard deductions, you cannot claim your contributions.

Do I need a receipt for donations I make?
Taxable years beginning prior to the effective date of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the IRS doesn't require receipts for donations under $250, though it is a good idea to keep this information on file. For all donations made in taxable years beginning after the effective date of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the IRS requires the donor to maintain the bank record or a written communication from the organization to which you donate. Every time you make a donation through mydonations.com, that donation is recorded in your donation History by the year, a feature that makes itemizing your taxes easy and convenient.