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Our Thanks to Our Key Contributors of 2008!

The generosity and concern of our key donors for the needs of the people of our region affected by epilepsy assures that services are available for those in need. They have our deepest appreciation. The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California is your local center providing services to families affected by epilepsy since 1953. We are funded only by the generosity of area people and organizations.

Directing Your Gift

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California is a working partner of the Epilepsy Foundation, yet each organization is independently supported by community gifts. A gift to the Epilepsy Foundation in Landover, Maryland is used for national projects. Your gift to the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California remains in our region and is used for local services.

There are a variety of giving options available:

Personal gifts

You may contribute by check payable to the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California or by Visa or Mastercard.

Donate online using our secure server

Membership
With any gift of $25 or more you may ask to become a member of both the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California and the Epilepsy Foundation. You will receive a bimonthly magazine addressing the latest epilepsy issues and discounts to workshops and activities.

Research
We are dedicated to the search for treatments and a cure for epilepsy. You may request that your gift be utilized for medical research. It will be combined with the generosity of others throughout the country by our national office to ensure funding for the most promising research programs.

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many companies will match charitable gifts by employees. Ask your company for matching gift forms to make your gift stretch further.

Annual Campaign

We are a member of the Community Health Charities Campaign and participate in the Combined Federal Workers Campaign and California State Employees Charitable Campaign at your workplace. You may designate your gifts to us as an outright gift or payroll deduction. Your United Way gift may only be provided to the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California if you specifically designate us.

The Heritage Club

Let us know you have included us in your legacy plans so we can honor you as a member of the Epilepsy Foundation Heritage Club.

Leave a Legacy
Join our Heritage Club by remembering the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California in your will. It is a very special way to provide a permanent memorial and serve those in our area with epilepsy. Your estate planner or attorney can advise you of the many options available.

Life Insurance
Naming the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California as part beneficiary of your life insurance policy is a very easy way to help.

Securities
A gift of appreciated real estate or securities may offer substantial tax deductions and greatly increase your giving opportunity. Your tax advisor can guide you on the tax incentives.

Donate Your Car

Earn an income tax deduction by donating an automobile, RV, truck, boat or trailer.

Shop for a Cure

eScrip
eScrip is a effortless way to donate to the Epilepsy Foundation. To participate in the eScrip program, you simply register any or all grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards with Electronic Scrip Inc. Participating merchants will make contributions to your chosen group, based on purchases made by you, just by using the cards you have registered. Accumulated donations are monthly deposited in the name of the foundation. Group ID # 500003703.For more information about eScrip, please visit their website at www.escrip.com

You can help in the fight against seizure disorders every time you shop.

Gift Information

We will provide a letter of appreciation that will meet standards for IRS tax deductions for your gift. We are a 501 (c) 3 charity and a registered California corporation eligible for charitable gifts.

If you wish to provide a gift in honor or in memory of someone, just let us know the name and address, and we will advise the family that a memorial or honorarium gift has been provided by you.

Our legal name is the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California and our IRS identification number is 94-6128891.

Please contact us if you would like further information.
Neva Hirschkorn, Executive Director
5700 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Suite 295
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(800) 632-3532
nevah@epilepsynorcal.org