WAYS TO GIVE
Thank you for supporting Friends of the Oaxaca Learning Center. 100% of your gift is tax deductible. FOLC is a registered 501(c)(3) charity.
EIN: 27- 4937593.
99.8% of the costs of running the Center's program are met by generous donations from people like you. Students are asked to pay a contribution of $300MXN (around $17.50US) per semester. More than 75% of our students are not able to pay even this small amount and they are provided scholarships to attend for free.The students count on your support and the parents and staff of the program really appreciate your help. Together, let’s sustain this wonderful and successful program!BECOME A ONE TIME - MONTHLY DONOR
The most sustainable way to support The Center’s work in Mexico is to become a recurring donor. With a monthly contribution, you can support students all year round. And our monthly donors get early access to events, impact information and more. DONATING BY CHECK (Personal check or sending one from a financial institution)
Prefer to donate via check? Please send your check (made payable to Friends of Oaxaca Learning Center or FOLC) to: In the US and countries other than México:
FOLC’s Donation Processing for checks of all kinds is as follows:
Make check payable to FOLC or (Friends of the Oaxaca Learning Center)
Send to FOLC
c/or Maura Skelly 1984 Andromeda Lane Weston, FL 33327, USA.In Oaxaca, México:
Checks/cash can be dropped off:
The Oaxaca Learning Center, Murguía #703, OaxacaPlease call to arrange this: 951-515-0122 Invite your friends and family to join you in supporting the Friends of The Oaxaca Learning Center.
Your fundraising efforts make a BIG impact. Studies all show that a donor asking friends, family network, and associates to contribute results in a 1 in 4 chance of a donation compared to 1 in nearly 1800 chance when the organization itself solicits new donations. When you get your network involved in giving, we are able to support more students and make a difference in their lives. Click here to start If you have any questions about creating a page or want some fundraising tips from our staff, email us at info@tolc.org.mxLEGACY GIFTS
You can create a legacy to benefit the lives of Oaxacan youth. charitable trusts, or from life insurance and any amount will create a better future for generations of Oaxacan youth and a bequest is a donation made through your will. It can be a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset, such as a piece of property or a stock portfolio,A charitable trust is a legal arrangement that allows you to donate assets to The Oaxaca Learning Center while still maintaining some control over how the assets are used,A life insurance policy can have The Oaxaca Learning Center as a beneficiary.
Steps to take:Talk to your financial advisor - To choose the best way to make your donation.
Please let us know if you would like to discuss a legacy gift or share with us a gift is intended.Email robertanyon@tolc.org.mxYour legacy gift is a powerful way to make a difference and will sustain The Oaxaca Learning Center for the students of tomorrow.Donor Advised Funds (DAF)A donor-advised fund is a giving account that allows donors to make a charitable contribution to a fund under the donor’s control for donations instantly or in the future. The donor receives an immediate tax deduction and then one can make grants from the fund over time. Donors can contribute to the fund as frequently as they like and then recommend grants to their favorite charitable organizations whenever they choose. (More information is commonly available from business entities such as Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, Morgan Stanley, and others).Please let us know if you are considering donating to The Oaxaca Learning Center from your DAF.email robertanyon@tolc.org.mxDONATING BY PAYPAL
Donations to FOLC are tax-deductible in the USTax ID: 274937593Canadian & Mexican Donors note:You can make tax-deductible donations from Canada at Canadian Friends of Oaxaca As a Mexican tax-payer, you can donate directly to The Oaxaca Learning Center (registered as IIAC) and this will be tax-deductible. DONATING BY BANK TRANSFER
You may donate via bank transfer from your bank to our bank.1. Click on DONATE, and then define your donation (we hope you’ll choose Monthly). Then continue and choose BANK TRANSFER as the method of payment. Follow the prompts and supply the information requested, and confirm.BUT, note that the FIRST TIME you link your bank account to this payment system you will be asked to VERIFY your account in a 3-step process, for your protection, as follows. After verification, future donations will be immediate.A. Click on DONATE, complete the donation information as in step 1 above.B. After clicking on CONFIRM you will get a notice that our system will make two micro deposits (less than $1.00 each) into your account. It will show you what they will look like on your account, with X’s as a place holder for the amount.C. In a few days look at your bank account recent activity and record the value of the micro deposits (for example, $0.40 and $0.20—or any small amount). Sometimes they are listed in Account Activity as “Account verification deposits” -or the like- each bank is different.D. Then open the email you provided when initially making the donation and look for an email titled “Verify bank account to complete your donation” or “Bank Account Verification” and it will be from Friends of the Oaxaca Learning Center E. Open that email and click on CONFIRM, then on the next screen enter the values of the two micro deposits, in any order, and click on VERIFY (or sometimes Confirm).F. Now you are signed up and the donation will be processed. These extra steps are for your protection and will greatly minimize fraud risk.Remember the next time you use your bank account to donate it will be already verified and therefore approved without these last verification steps. THANK YOU!For questions or help, email info@tolc.org.mx