Giving

Can I donate to a UK breast cancer charity from the US?

In brief

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, Breast Cancer Charity · Updated

Quick facts

Currency
US dollars, pounds or euros
Source: Breast Cancer Charity: donate
US tax deduction
No
Source: IRS Publication 526: Charitable Contributions
Suggested gift
$30 could fund one screening
Source: Breast Cancer Charity: donate
Check a US charity
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search
Source: IRS: Tax Exempt Organization Search

Key takeaways

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

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; Breast Cancer Charity: 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; Breast Cancer Charity: 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

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

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

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

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

Sources and references

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