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National Council on Aging logo. We believe every person deserves to age well. That’s why we’re on a path to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.

Ways to Give

You can make a big difference for older adults when you support NCOA. Choose the option below that’s right for you or contact us for more information at donorservices@ncoa.org.

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Ways to Give

Give Online

Your gift will reach millions nationwide through NCOA's trusted programs and will support our work wherever the need is greatest.
Make your tax-deductible donation now
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Give Monthly

Make a monthly donation to support older adults all year long. Contributions are charged to your credit card once every month.
Set up a monthly gift
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Give by Mail

Prefer to write a check? Find out where to donate by mail.
Get our mailing address
Donations can be mailed to our office, which is staffed each day to ensure your gift reaches us securely. Mailed gifts such as checks and cash are tax-deductible. 

Make a Memorial or Tribute Gift

Honor a loved one, celebrate major life accomplishments, or mark a special occasion with a gift to NCOA.
Give in honor of someone special
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Give by Stock

A gift of stock to NCOA will support our work and minimize your tax burden at the same time.
Find out how
Most people are familiar with savings options available from banks. It can be beneficial to include stocks and bonds in your retirement planning portfolio.

Give by Donor Advised Fund

Donor Advised Funds are a tax-efficient way to manage your charitable giving to NCOA.
Learn how it works
A donor-advised fund is simple, flexible, and a tax-efficient way to give to your favorite charities, including NCOA. Support NCOA with your donor-advised fund gift.

Give at Your Workplace

Support NCOA in your workplace’s charitable giving campaign. NCOA participates in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #77892) and other payroll deduction efforts.
Find out how to give through your employer
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Give by IRA

If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free distribution from your traditional or Roth IRA to NCOA.
Make a lasting investment in older adults
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Give through Your Estate

Ensure future generations can age well by including NCOA in your will or estate plan.
Learn how to make NCOA a beneficiary
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The National Council on Aging was the first national voice for older adults and those who serve them, and we've been working to improve lives since 1950. Today, NCOA delivers the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security. 

Help NCOA Make An Impact 

When you give to NCOA, your support makes a difference for older adults, families, and communities. With generous donors like you, we are making great strides toward our goal of improving the lives of 40 million people by 2030. However, with 11,000 Americans turning 65 every day, there’s still much work to be done, and we rely on people like you to boost our impact. 

Tax Identification 

The National Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. NCOA's Federal Tax ID# is 13-1932384. 

How We Made an Impact in FY24 

NCOA Impact Report

Download our FY24 Impact Report and learn how we’re building a society where every person has the resources they deserve to age well. 

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For every $1 raised, 93¢ goes directly into NCOA programs.

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$588M

in public assistance applications submitted.

$45M

awarded to community-based organizations.

25,500

hours of technical assistance provided to local nonprofits.

$125M

in vaccine outreach funding delivered to the aging services network.

We're a Top-Rated Charity

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