KARES Foundation
KARES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2022 whose mission is KDM5C advocacy, research, education, & support. Your tax-deductible donation Can make a difference in the life of a child or family living with a KDM5C-related disorder.
Our organization supports research efforts that improve the lives of patients with KDM5C syndrome, in addition to providing affected families with community education and support.
More Ways to Give
Thank you for investing in a stronger future for individuals living with KDM5C genetic variants! Gifts to the KARES Foundation support our mission of improving lives through KDM5C Advocacy, Research, Education, and Support.
If you’re considering a larger gift, such as a research grant in your name, we’d love to speak with you about how best to structure your contribution. Contact us at info@kares.foundation.
Donations to the the KARES Foundation are tax deductible.
Our Tax ID / EIN # is 88-1810749
Full name: KDM5C KARES Foundation, Inc
Address: PO Box 590, Metamora, IL 61548
Via PayPal or Credit Card
Use our secure online donation form to make a one-time or recurring donation in any amount.
We are a 501(c)(3) public charity listed with the PayPal Giving Fund. When you give here, PayPal covers a portion of transaction fees, so 98% of the donation comes directly to us. Upon completion of your donation, PayPal will issue you a donation receipt.
Via Check
Make your check payable to the KARES Foundation and mail it to the address below. We will send you a receipt.
KARES Foundation
PO Box 590
Metamora, IL 61548
Employer Matching Gifts
Check with your employer to see if they match charitable donations made by employees. You could double your gift to KARES!
Via Facebook or Instagram
Donate through our Facebook page. Bonus: Facebook doesn’t charge any transaction fees, so 100% of your donation goes straight to the KARES Foundation.
You are also able to create your own donation button on your facebook to fundraise for KARES! This can be done following these simple steps:
Go to your own profile on Facebook
Click the “Menu” button
Select the fundraiser button
You will see a list of nonprofits, which is where you can choose KARES
Here you can choose how much money you want to raise and by when
Press create, and you will then have your own donation button!
You can also do this for your instagram account, but you will first need an instagram business account! Once your account is switched to a business account you can follow these simple steps:
Go to your own profile on Instagram
Go to the top right corner of your screen and click the Settings button
Tap “Business”
Then tap “Donations”
Tap “Add Donate Button to Profile”
You can then choose the nonprofit you wish to fundraise for!
Make a Planned Gift
Planned giving is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of people living with KDM5C genetic variants within the context of your overall financial plan. You can include KARES Foundation in your estate plan or will, If you choose to do so, please let us know so we can thank you! Contact us at info@kares.foundation.
Beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement account
You may nominate the KARES Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement account. You may designate all or a portion (a dollar amount or a percentage) to give to the KARES Foundation after you pass away.
You may nominate the KARES Foundation as a beneficiary using a standard beneficiary form for your plan or contact the administrator of your life insurance policy or retirement plan for assistance.
Establish a charitable gift annuity
A charitable gift annuity is a contract between the donor(s) and the KARES Foundation that guarantees annual fixed payments to the donor or other income beneficiaries during the donor’s lifetime. After the donor passes away, the assets are distributed to the KARES Foundation.
Establish a charitable remainder trust
A charitable remainder trust allows you to receive annual income during your lifetime or other period of time while nominating the KARES Foundation as a remainder beneficiary. You may be eligible for a partial tax deduction when you fund the trust. Investment income is exempt from tax. A charitable remainder trust is an ideal option for people with long-term appreciated assets and non-income producing property.
Establish a charitable lead trust
If you provide for the KARES Foundation through a charitable lead trust, we will receive immediate payments for a term of years, after which the assets may be transferred to your heirs, substantially tax free.