How To Make a Financial Contribution

Americans for Fair Electronic Transactions is a California non-profit, mutual benefit corporation which has applied for Section 501(c)(4) status under the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the organization are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes, but a portion may be deductible as a business expense. AFFECT has determined that 20% of its 2001 membership fees are not deductible under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. Federal Tax I.D. Number: 94-3379751.

Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes.

Contributions are not subject to any contribution limits.

Contributions may be accepted from any source.

Options for contributing financially to AFFECT include:

Contribution by personal or business check.

Donation of restricted or unrestricted stock. Contributions of appreciated stock to AFFECT may result in tax advantages to the donor. Potential contributors should consult a tax lawyer or accountant to determine whether this is the case (as well as to determine whether any gift tax issues exist.)

Loan cash to the organization prior to contributing stock.

Wire transfer cash.

This document explains the simple procedures for contributing by these methods.

1. To contribute by personal or business check

Make your check payable to Americans for Fair Electronic Commerce Transactions. The federal employer identification number is 94-3379751.

Mail your check and Contributor Information Form (PDF version) to AFFECT - 1215 K Street, Suite 2150, Sacramento, CA 95814

2. To contribute stock

Send a Stock Transfer Authorization Letter (PDF version) to your broker and fax a copy to Jason Kaune at (415) 388-6874.

Complete the enclosed Stock Contribution Notification Form (PDF version) and fax to Jason Kaune at (415) 388-6874.

It is much easier for the campaign to accept unrestricted stock. In the event that you are transferring restricted stock, you or your broker must call the Committee's Merrill Lynch broker in advance of making the stock transfer: Terri Brown at (415) 289-8844.

3. To loan cash to the organization - prior to contributing stock

Check the box on the Contributor Information Form (PDF version) indicating you are loaning cash to the campaign. AFFECT will provide you with a note payable.

4. To wire transfer cash

Please send all wire transfers to:
AFFECT
Account ; Routing #:

Fax the Contributor Information Form (PDF version) to the number on the form.

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