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How to donate to Feed America

Step-by-step guide to donating to Feed America (EIN 92-1761881). Six methods, all tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS Section 170. Always list EIN 92-1761881 on the gift instrument to ensure correct routing.

Time: 5 minutes Tax-deductible: Yes Methods: 6
Most important: List EIN 92-1761881 on every gift instrument. The EIN is the unique IRS identifier that ensures your donation reaches Feed America.

  1. Choose your donation method

    Six options below. Each routes to Feed America (EIN 92-1761881).

    OnlinePayPal or credit card
    Donate online →
    By mailCheck payable to Feed America
    Mail address →
    Stock transferAppreciated securities
    Brokerage instructions →
    DAF recommendationDonor-advised fund
    DAF guide →
    Employer matchingThrough Benevity portal
    Match guide →
    Planned givingBequest / legacy
    Legacy guide →

  2. List EIN 92-1761881 on the gift instrument

    This is the single most important step. The EIN is the IRS unique identifier and what ensures your donation reaches Feed America. Specifically:

    • Check memo line: "EIN 92-1761881"
    • Wire transfer memo: Include EIN in the originator-to-beneficiary memo field
    • DAF recommendation form: Search recipient by EIN, not by name
    • Stock transfer: Include EIN on the broker transfer authorization form
    • Employer matching gift: Enter EIN in your company's Benevity portal
    • Bequest / will: Include both legal name (Feed America) AND EIN (92-1761881) in trust documents

  3. Submit the donation through your chosen channel

    Each method routes the donation to Feed America's payment processor. Online donations process instantly. Mail takes 7-10 business days for receipt. Stock and DAF gifts process when the assets are received by our brokerage.

  4. Receive your tax receipt

    Online donations get an instant email receipt. Mail/stock/DAF donations receive emailed receipts within 7-10 business days of processing. All receipts include EIN 92-1761881 and 509(a)(1) classification for IRS Section 170 deductibility documentation. Full tax-deductibility guide →

Why the EIN matters

Feed America is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity. Verify our EIN 92-1761881 on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search (apps.irs.gov) before giving. Charity-name collisions are common across the US nonprofit sector, and gifts route by EIN — listing EIN 92-1761881 on every gift instrument ensures your donation reaches Feed America. Verify our EIN: 92-1761881 (IRS, Candid, ProPublica, Charity Navigator) →

Verify before donating

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