--- title: "Donate to a UK Breast Cancer Charity From the US" description: "How to donate to a UK breast cancer charity from the US: paying in dollars, why the gift is not tax-deductible, employer matching and how to check a charity." url: https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/donate-to-uk-breast-cancer-charity-from-the-us/ robots: noindex --- # Donate to a UK Breast Cancer Charity From the US Giving ## Quick answer Yes. You can give to Breast Cancer Charity from the United States in US dollars, by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, once or monthly. The gift is not tax-deductible, because the IRS does not generally allow a deduction for contributions to foreign organisations. Our checkout shows dollar amounts when you visit from the US. By [Kaiser Khan](https://breastcancer-charity.org/author/kaiser-khan/), Breast Cancer Charity · Updated 10 November 2026 ## Quick facts Currency US dollars, pounds or euros Source: [Breast Cancer Charity: donate](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/) US tax deduction No Source: [IRS Publication 526: Charitable Contributions](https://www.irs.gov/publications/p526) Suggested gift $30 could fund one screening Source: [Breast Cancer Charity: donate](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/) Check a US charity IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search Source: [IRS: Tax Exempt Organization Search](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/tax-exempt-organization-search) ## Key takeaways - You can donate from the US in dollars, once or monthly. [(Breast Cancer Charity: donate)](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/) - Contributions to foreign organisations are not generally deductible on a US tax return. [(IRS Publication 526: Charitable Contributions)](https://www.irs.gov/publications/p526) - Breast Cancer Charity is run from London and is not a US 501(c)(3) organisation. [(Breast Cancer Charity: registration status)](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about/registration-status/) ## How do I donate from the United States? Go to our donate page. When you visit from the US, the suggested amounts appear in dollars: $30, $100, $200 and $450. You can also enter your own amount. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe, and choose a one-off or monthly gift. A receipt is emailed to you. Source: [Breast Cancer Charity: donate](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/) ## Is my donation tax-deductible in the US? No. IRS Publication 526 lists foreign organisations among those you cannot deduct contributions to, with exceptions for certain Canadian, Israeli and Mexican charities. Breast Cancer Charity is a campaign of World Aid Network, based in London, and it is not a US 501(c)(3) organisation. If a deduction matters to you, choose a charity that is registered in the United States. This is general information, not tax advice. Sources: [IRS Publication 526: Charitable Contributions](https://www.irs.gov/publications/p526); [Breast Cancer Charity: registration status](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about/registration-status/) ## Will my employer match my gift? Possibly not. Each employer sets its own rules for matched giving, and many programmes only match gifts to organisations registered in the United States. Ask your employer before you rely on a match. ## How do I check a charity before I give from abroad? - For a US organisation, search the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. - For a charity in England and Wales, search the Charity Commission register by name or number. - Read what the charity says about its own status. Ours: Charity Commission registration is in progress (application 5290505), so Breast Cancer Charity is not yet a registered charity. Sources: [IRS: Tax Exempt Organization Search](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/tax-exempt-organization-search); [Breast Cancer Charity: registration status](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about/registration-status/) ## What does a gift from the US fund? The same work as any other gift: breast awareness, screening, diagnosis and treatment access in low-income communities, through vetted local partners. It does not fund laboratory research, and it does not fund services in the United States or the UK. Source: [Breast Cancer Charity: about us](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about/) ## Frequently asked questions Can I donate in dollars? Yes. The checkout shows US dollar amounts when you visit from the United States, so your card is charged in dollars. Source: [Breast Cancer Charity: donate](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/) Can I give monthly from the US? Yes. A monthly gift is a card payment that repeats each month. You can change or cancel it at any time by email. Source: [Breast Cancer Charity: donate](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/) Can I donate from Canada, Australia or Europe? Yes. Visitors in euro countries see euro amounts. Elsewhere the checkout uses pounds, and your card provider converts the payment and may charge a fee. Source: [Breast Cancer Charity: donate](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/) Can I add Gift Aid from the US? No. Gift Aid is a UK scheme for UK taxpayers, and Breast Cancer Charity does not claim it at present. Source: [Breast Cancer Charity: Gift Aid](https://breastcancer-charity.org/gift-aid/) ## Sources and references - [IRS Publication 526: Charitable Contributions](https://www.irs.gov/publications/p526) - [IRS: Tax Exempt Organization Search](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/tax-exempt-organization-search) - [Breast Cancer Charity: donate](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/) - [Breast Cancer Charity: registration status](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about/registration-status/) - [Breast Cancer Charity: about us](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about/) - [Breast Cancer Charity: Gift Aid](https://breastcancer-charity.org/gift-aid/) This page is general information, not medical advice. A GP or doctor can advise on your own situation. Source links do not imply endorsement by the NHS or another organisation. See our [editorial policy](https://breastcancer-charity.org/editorial-policy/). ## Related reading - [Donate now →](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/) - [Where does my donation go? →](https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/where-does-my-breast-cancer-donation-go/) - [How to check a breast cancer charity is genuine →](https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/how-to-check-a-breast-cancer-charity-is-genuine/) - [Breast cancer worldwide →](https://breastcancer-charity.org/breast-cancer-worldwide/) - [Every way to give, compared →](https://breastcancer-charity.org/ways-to-give/) ## More giving answers - [Q How can I donate to breast cancer causes?](https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/how-to-donate-to-breast-cancer/) - [Q How much should I donate in memory of someone?](https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/how-much-to-donate-in-memory/) - [Q Where does my breast cancer donation go?](https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/where-does-my-breast-cancer-donation-go/) - [Q Is it better to donate monthly or give once?](https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/monthly-or-one-off-donation/) [All answers →](https://breastcancer-charity.org/answers/)