Your Support Makes A Difference.

Each year, RMHC of the Red River Valley serves more than 700 families.
The generous support of donors like you makes this possible.

RMHC-RRV is a 501(c)3 organization.
All donations are tax-deductible and 100% stays local to benefit RMHC of the Red River Valley.
Donations of any amount are appreciated!

Gifts of Cash

Benefits of cash gifts:

  • Your gift will make an immediate impact on our mission.
  •  Your gift is eligible for an income tax deduction.

How to make a monetary gift:

    • By Mail
      Click to download and complete the » printable donation form and mail it with your check to:

      RMHC of the Red River Valley
      4757 Agassiz Crossing S
      Fargo ND 58104

    • By Telephone
      Call our office at » 701-232-3980 during regular business hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday to give using your credit card.

      When using Venmo, our handle is @RMHCFargo

If you call at another time outside of normal business hours, please leave a message and we will return your call.

Cryptocurrency Gifts

Gifts of cryptocurrency make an immediate impact on our mission. If you have cryptocurrency that has appreciated in value, you may be eligible for a tax deduction by donating to RMHC of the Red River Valley.

To make a Cryptocurrency Donation » click here.

  • Select your preferred crypto and enter your gift amount
  • Type in your email and basic info
  • Make your gift!

Upon donating, you can elect to receive an automatically generated tax receipt that will be sent to the email address you provide after a certain amount of confirmations of the transaction on the blockchain. This donation confirmation will help you close the loop when calculating your taxes.

Crypto charitable donations are processed quickly and safely with The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange.

Why does RMHC of the Red River Valley accept cryptocurrency?

Crypto Philanthropy is a new and thrilling fundraising avenue for nonprofit organizations like RMHC-RRV. With more than 300 million crypto users worldwide and the value of many cryptocurrencies rising, the crypto community is in a position to make a wide-reaching impact through philanthropy. Donating crypto is also one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them. We are excited about what the future holds in the crypto and blockchain space, and believe that we’ve just scratched the surface of its true fundraising potential.

Which cryptocurrencies do you accept?

We currently accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies, including:

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USD Coin (USD), Tether (USDT), XRP (XRP), Avalanche (AVAX), Samoyedcoin (SAMO), Galxe (GAL), STEPN (GMT), Tune.FM (JAM), Chiliz (CHZ), Qredo (QRDO), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Polygon (MATIC), Dai (DAI), Litecoin (LTC), ChainLink (LINK), Uniswap (UNI), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Decentraland (MANA), Filecoin (FIL), The Sandbox (SAND), ApeCoin (APE), Fantom (FTM), Axie Infinity Shards (AXS), Tezos (XTZ), Aave (AAVE), Zcash (ZEC), Maker (MKR), The Graph (GRT), Gala (GALA), Quant (QNT), Enjin Coin (ENJ), Loopring (LRC), Synthetix (SNX), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Curve Dao Token (CRV), Amp (AMP), Compound (COMP), Skale (SKL), PAX Gold (PAXG), yearn.finance (YFI), Ankr (ANKR), 0x (ZRX), Livepeer (LPT), Render Token (RNDR), Dogelon Mars (ELON), UMA (UMA), SushiSwap (SUSHI), Storj (STORJ), Ren (REN), Lido (LDO), Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Injective (INJ), Fetch.ai (FET), Orchid (OXT), API3 (API3), Mask Network (MASK), Somnium Space (CUBE), Gemini Dollar (GUSD) and more!

Are crypto donations tax-deductible?

Yes! Crypto donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your crypto donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law if you pay taxes in the U.S. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.

As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor.

Refund Policy

All cryptocurrency donations made via The Giving Block to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley are nonrefundable. We cannot give refunds if you change your mind, send the wrong cryptocurrency, or make the wrong decision.

Donors Please Read – IMPORTANT:

Please only send the exact cryptocurrency listed on the blockchain mentioned on the donation form. Do not send any other cryptocurrencies (including layer 2, wrapped tokens, NFTs or other ERC-20 tokens not listed) as these are unsupported and may result in donation loss.

IRA Rollover Gifts

Benefits of an IRA gift:

    • Make an immediate impact on our mission.
    • Avoid taxes on transfers up to $100,000 from your IRA direct to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley.
    • Satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year

How to make a gift from your IRA:

  • Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to the Ronald McDonald House of the Red River Valley. To initiate the gift, you will need our tax ID number: 45-0365598.
  • Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to RMHC of the Red River Valley. Since the gift is coming directly from your IRA administrator, please contact us if you would like the gift used for a specific purpose.

Gifts of Stocks &
Appreciated
Securities

If you have stocks that have gained in value, you may be able to donate your stock and get a tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock and avoid capital gains tax on these donated stocks.

Consult your tax advisor to get more information on whether this is a good transaction for you.

To make a stock gift:

North Dakota
Tax Credit
Endowment Gifts

The state of North Dakota enables a giving opportunity for individuals and businesses that would like to give long-lasting support to RMHC of the Red River Valley.

Gifts of $5,000 or more by North Dakota residents to our qualified endowment fund receive a generous 40 percent North Dakota state income tax credit.

Benefits:

    • Allows your gift to provide a guaranteed source of income for the future needs of RMHC of the Red River Valley
    • You receive a 40 % North Dakota state income tax credit for qualifying gifts.

Details about your potential gift:

  • Only North Dakota residents are eligible for this giving opportunity.
  • Our qualified endowment fund is held at Dakota Medical Foundation in Fargo and all tax receipts are processed by Dakota Medical Foundation.
  • Make checks payable to RMHC of the Red River Valley Endowment Fund.
  • Mail or deliver the check to:

    Ronald McDonald House Charities
    of the Red River Valley
    4757 Agassiz Crossing S
    Fargo ND 58104

    or

    Dakota Medical Foundation
    4141 28th Ave S
    Fargo N 58104

    For gifts other than cash (checks), please contact Jill Christopher at 701-232-3980 or jill@rmhcfargo.org for further direction.

    EXAMPLE*

Impact Gift Federal Tax Savings deduction ND State Income Tax Credit "Cost" of Gift to the Donor
$5,000 -$1,400 -$2,000 $1,600
$25,000 -$7,000 -$10,000 $8,000
$50,000 -$14,000 -$20,000 $16,000

*Based on 28% tax Bracket
Examples are for illustration purposes only.
Please consult your attorney or accountant for specifics to your unique situation. This is a North Dakota tax credit and a federal deduction.

Gifts under $5,000 are greatly appreciated and are still tax-deductible, but do not qualify for this credit.

Planned Giving

Planned giving provides donors and non-profit organizations a unique connection that honors the wishes and life of the donor and also provides vital funding to the organization and cause.

There are many ways for you to ensure that your legacy of caring for others, as well as your support of RMHC of the Red River Valley, continues for years into the future.

We encourage you to discuss these options with your financial advisor.

Please contact Jill Christopher at 701-232-3980 or jill@rmhcfargo.org if you are interested in planning a future gift.

Vehicle Donations

Donate your used vehicle and support the RMHC of the Red River Valley.

Car, motorcycle, RV, and trailer donations to RMHC are fast, free, easy, and tax-deductible!

» Click here to begin!

Cars - Car Easy Logo

We partner with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) – a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that administers and also benefits from this donation – to facilitate vehicle donations.

Corporate Partnerships

Whether through monetary donations, in-kind gifts, or corporate volunteer groups, the support of businesses and organizations throughout our region is essential in helping us keep families close when it matters most.

We are deeply grateful for the commitment of our many corporate partners and look forward to helping you customize your organization’s giving experience with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley.

Please contact Jakelle Hoffmann at 701-232-3980 or  jakelle@rmhcfargo.org if your organization is interested in sponsoring an event, volunteering, or gifting monetarily or in-kind.

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