Donation Payment Options
In addition to the payment options on our Best Charities and Cause Funds pages, we offer a number of other payment methods.
All donations via thelifeyoucansave.org are tax-deductible in the U.S. For other countries, see our Tax Deductibility page.
Bank Transfer, Cheque or Zelle
100% of your gift goes directly to the charity or charities you choose. Donate via ACH, direct deposit, wire transfer, cheque, or Zelle.
Click Donate Now and fill out the form
Receive an email with your unique donation reference number and instructions
Chase Bill Pay users can also search for "The Life You Can Save" in Chase’s directory.
PayPal
Donate directly via PayPal Giving Fund (zero fees) or make one-time/recurring donations through PayPal.
PayPal Giving Fund: No fees, tax-deductible, receipt issued by PayPal
PayPal Direct: 2.2% + $0.30 fee, one-time or recurring, tax-deductible
Cryptocurrency
Donate crypto to support The Life You Can Save and our recommended charities. Processed by Crypto for Charity with zero processing fees.
Accepted: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and more
Zero processing fees — highly efficient way to give
Questions? Email cryptoinfo@thelifeyoucansave.org
Corporate Matching
Many companies match all or part of their employees’ charitable donations. Double your impact effortlessly.
Share your donation receipt with your employer
Search for your company on Double The Donation
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Give through a DAF with Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Direct. The DAF Direct tool connects you to your provider and notifies us of your donation.
For other DAF providers, select The Life You Can Save and indicate your allocation in the notes.
Stock Donations
Donating appreciated stock is a powerful way to make an impact while potentially receiving tax benefits.
Gifts in Wills
Leave a legacy that fights global poverty. Include The Life You Can Save or our recommended charities in your will.
Employee / Payroll Giving
The Life You Can Save and many of our charities are registered on platforms like Benevity, Bright Funds, and YourCause.
Check with your Payroll or HR team to see if your organization participates
IRA Charitable Distributions
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from traditional or Roth IRAs let you donate up to $100,000/year directly to qualifying charities.
May offer tax advantages even without itemizing deductions
Can satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution
Eligible distributions are non-taxable
Mailing Address: The Life You Can Save, PO Box 2135, Novato, CA, 94948
EIN: 46-2100400
Questions? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
