How do I contact The Michael J. Fox Foundation about a donation?
Thank you for your generosity in supporting our fight against Parkinson's disease. If you have questions, please contact us during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET) by phone at (800) 708-7644 or by email at donations@michaeljfox.org. If you call outside of business hours, please leave a message, and we will respond within two business days.
More information about donations is also available at Ways to Give.
What are the different ways I can give to The Michael J. Fox Foundation?
There are many ways to support The Michael J. Fox Foundation. You can make a one-time or monthly donation, start a fundraiser through Team Fox, give in honor or memory of someone or donate through your donor-advised fund. We also accept gifts of securities or cryptocurrency, IRA charitable rollovers, workplace giving and legacy gifts through your estate plans.
To explore the option that’s right for you, please visit our Ways to Give page or contact us at (800) 708-7644, or email donations@michaeljfox.org.
Why are there two different mailing addresses listed for The Michael J. Fox Foundation? Which one should I use?
The Foundation has two valid mailing addresses, a New York post office box and a donation processing center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Both addresses are legitimate and will ensure your donation is received and processed securely. If you are mailing a check, you may send it to either address along with a completed Downloadable Donation Form.
Many donors choose to use our donation processing center:
- Donation Processing
The Michael J. Fox Foundation
P.O. Box 5014
Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014
You may also send your gift to:
- The Michael J. Fox Foundation
Grand Central Station
P.O. Box 4777
New York, NY 10163
If you have any questions, please contact us at (800) 708-7644, or email donations@michaeljfox.org.
I want to make a credit card gift, but I don't like submitting the information over the Web.
Although donating online is a fast and secure way to make a gift, there are several alternatives available. You can print out the Downloadable Donation Form and fill out all fields; then mail it to us (addresses listed above) or fax it to us at (212) 509-2390.
You can also call us at (800) 708-7644, and we'll take your credit card information over the phone.
What percentage of my donation goes to Parkinson's research?
The Michael J. Fox Foundation strives to make every dollar count as we seek a cure for Parkinson's disease. We keep a sharp eye on expenses. From inception, 89 cents of every dollar we've raised have gone to research-related activity. The Foundation does not stockpile funds in an endowment, choosing instead to identify the most promising Parkinson's disease research worldwide and commit resources to it as fast as possible. Furthermore, thanks to the generous support of an anonymous donor, 100% of Team Fox proceeds will go directly to research programs.
How can I find out more about the research my donation is supporting?
To learn more about the research we are funding, please visit Our Role and Impact page. You can also view our Portfolio of Funded Grants.
My donation didn't go through. Why?
If you received an error message after completing your transaction, it is likely that the information provided, such as the credit card identification number, did not match exactly with what is on file at your bank. For further assistance, contact us at (800) 708-7644, or email donations@michaeljfox.org.
Can I make a recurring donation?
Recurring gifts are a wonderful way to support the Foundation's vital work. Please visit our Monthly Giving Program page, contact us at (800) 708-7644 or email donations@michaeljfox.org, and we will assist you.
Can I make a donation in honor or memory of someone?
Yes. For more information about this process, please visit our Give In Tribute page. The Michael J. Fox Foundation will mail an acknowledgment card to your designated recipient or recipients, informing them of your donation (the amount of the gift is not included). You will receive a gift receipt for income tax purposes.
I made a donation online (or a memorial/tribute gift) and now I have questions about it. Who can I call?
Please call us at (800) 708-7644, or email donations@michaeljfox.org.
Does The Michael J. Fox Foundation issue tax receipts?
Yes, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization designated by the Internal Revenue Code. When you contribute over $5 to the Foundation, you will receive a charitable tax receipt for income tax purposes. Our tax ID number is 13-4141945. For all other donations, your canceled check or credit card statement can serve as a record of your donation.
You can expect your receipt for your donation within one to three weeks from the date you send it in. If you make your gift online, your receipt will be emailed to you.
If you are making a recurring donation through your credit card, your contribution will be charged automatically on the day and the frequency you have selected. You will receive an annual statement summarizing your gifts to the Foundation (either electronic or hard copy), and your credit card statements serve as additional records of your contribution.
I can't find my receipt. Can I have another one?
We can send you a copy of your receipt. Please call us at (800) 708-7644 or email donations@michaeljfox.org with your full name as it appeared on your donation, your address, the date you made the donation and the amount. Please include a phone number or email address so we can get in touch with you if we need to.
I donated several weeks ago. Why haven't I received a receipt?
This is not normally the case, so please call us at (800) 708-7644 or email donations@michaeljfox.org with as much information as possible about your donation. It's possible we had an incorrect address for you, so when you call or write, tell us your full name as it appeared on your donation, your address, the date you made the donation and the amount. It is also helpful if we know how you made the donation: check, credit card, online, etc. And please include your phone number or email address so we can respond as quickly as possible.
I made a one-time donation, but it shows as a "recurring donation" on my bank statement.
This can sometimes occur as a result of how our donation system is configured. It does not affect your actual donation, and you will not be charged more than once. You can call us at (800) 708-7644 or email us to confirm.
Does the Foundation sell, rent or trade donor information (e.g., mailing and e-mail addresses and phone numbers) to other agencies?
The privacy of our donors is very important to us, and we do not share or sell this information.