Ways to Donate
Each day, FIRE's staff works to bring liberty to college and university campuses across the country. We believe that to secure the future of our democracy, schools must educate in liberty, not repression. Invest in our nation's future today by giving a gift to FIRE, and add your voice to the fight for freedom.
There are many ways to give to FIRE, and we will help you find the one that's best for you. Follow the links below to learn more about supporting FIRE's programs.
- Outright Gifts: Gifts of cash, stock, or property are the fastest ways to support FIRE. You can even make a gift right now through our secure online donation system. Learn more about all the ways to make an outright gift to FIRE here.
- Planned Gifts: These include bequests and life income gifts that can help you reduce your estate tax, receive income, and earn valuable income tax deductions. Learn more about all FIRE's planned giving options here.
- Matching Gifts: A great way you could multiply your gift to FIRE is to find out if your company is one of the thousands that have a matching gift program. Ask your employer's Human Resources department if they match charitable contributions to find out.
- Pledges: You can give now and pay later by sending FIRE a formal statement of your intent. Let us know by sending us an email at support@thefire.org or a letter to the address below. You can pay pledges at once or in installments.
Mail cash and checks to:
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
ATTN: Development Office
601 Walnut Street, Suite 510
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Printable Donation Form
Contact us:
support@thefire.org
215-717-3473
FIRE is a charitable and educational tax-exempt foundation within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to FIRE are deductible to the fullest extent provided by tax laws. FIRE's Federal Identification Number is 04-3467254.

