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1. How do I make an online gift?
2. Where do I send my Gift? 3. How do I make a credit card donation? 4. Is my gift tax deductible? 5. Will Coriell apply any part of my gift to administrative costs? 6. Why should I give to Coriell? 7. I can only make a small gift at this time. Will it still make an impact? 8. How can I take advantage of my company's Matching Gift Program? 9. What opportunities are there for recognition? 10. How can I get more information about making a gift? 1. How do I make an online gift? Online gifts can be made with a credit card. 
2. Where do I send my gift? Your gift of cash, check, money order or bank draft may be made payable and sent to: 403 Haddon Avenue Camden, New Jersey 08103 3. How do I make a credit card donation? Credit card donations can be made online or we will be happy to accept your credit card donation over the phone. Please call 856-757-9700. 4. Is my gift tax deductible? Yes. Coriell Institute for Medical Research is a tax-exempt public charity (501(c)(3) as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Your gift to Coriell qualifies as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes as permitted by law. A copy of the letter documenting tax-exempt status is available from Coriell. If you make a gift associated with a product, event or service, Coriell will provide you with the necessary documentation for tax purposes. The official registration and financial information of Coriell Institute for Medical Research may be obtained from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs by calling 973-504-6215 or visiting http://www.nj.gov/oag/ca/charhlp.htm. Registration does not imply endorsement. 5. Will Coriell apply any part of my gift to administrative costs? Your gift is applied in full to research programs. Nothing is withheld from your contribution to Coriell for fundraising or administrative costs. 6. Why should I give to Coriell? Your charitable gift to Coriell will provide vital support for our programs in human genetic and stem cell research and cancer prevention science. Philanthropy fills important needs not supported by government grants and insurance reimbursement. The following are a few examples of how your gift can help:
7. I can make only a small gift at this time. Will it still make an impact? Every gift makes a difference. The cumulative effect of several small gifts can be very significant. For example, your gift can help fund the start-up of a pilot project or enable a scientist to gather the preliminary data needed to compete for federal research grants. In this manner, the power of your gift is magnified many times over. 8. How can I take advantage of my company's Matching Gift Program? You can double or further multiply the impact of a gift if you are an employee, retiree or director of a corporation that matches gifts to qualified institutions. Please contact Coriell at 856-757-9700 to determine your eligibility to make a matching gift or forward your company's matching gift form to us for processing. 9. What opportunities are there for recognition? We are pleased to recognize our partners in the fight against human disease. With your approval, recognition of your gift reflects our shared commitment to eliminate preventable illness and serves to inspire other donors. Donors are recognized by plaques placed throughout Coriell based on the type and size of gifts. Sponsorship of special events offers opportunities for recognition in program materials and media coverage. Naming opportunities are available for endowments and for the construction or major renovation of facilities. 10. How can I get more information about making a gift? Coriell's Development office is staffed by professionals who are experienced in assisting you with all types of charitable gifts. Coriell will help you and your financial/legal advisers design a giving plan that is in your best interest and also fulfills your desire to help eradicate cancer. For more information about making a gift to Coriell Institute for Medical Research, please call us at 856-757-9700 or email us at . How Your Gift Could Support Coriell Unrestricted gifts support all of Coriell's ongoing research needs. Gifts may also be designated for specific purposes, such as:
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