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We are social entrepreneurs, youth and change leaders who are bringing a powerful framework to our communities, businesses, and schools that is needed for living and working together in a radically different world.

Your donation will help Ashoka continue to identify and invest in the world’s leading social entrepreneurs and young changemakers, equip young people with the skills to thrive as changemakers, build cross-sector partnerships that shift systems at scale, and much more.

Donate to Ashoka today and become a part of the “everyone a changemaker” movement!

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Contributing appreciated securities like stocks, bonds or mutual funds directly to Ashoka is a tax-efficient way to maximize your impact.

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Endowment Gift

Endowment gifts help ensure Ashoka’s work to identify emerging social entrepreneurs, scale proven innovations, and respond to complex global challenges over time continues for generations to come.

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Legacy Gift

Planned gifts—such as bequests, beneficiary designations, or other legacy arrangements—help ensure that your values continue to shape a more just, inclusive, and equitable world.

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Donations by Check

If you prefer to make your contribution by mailing us a check, we are grateful for your support!

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Donor Advised Fund

A grant to Ashoka from your DAF helps us identify and invest in the world’s leading social entrepreneurs, equip young people with the skills to thrive as changemakers, and build cross-sector partnerships that shift systems at scale.

You can now give from your Donor Advised Fund directly on our website in just three clicks. Simply click the DAFpay button below. This is the fastest and easiest way to give from hundreds of DAF providers, including Fidelity, DAFGiving360, and Vanguard.

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Other Donation Methods

Ashoka accepts mail-in check donations, appreciated securities donations (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.), endowment gifts, and legacy gifts. Click below for more details on each of these ways of giving!

Donate by Check (Mail)

If you prefer to make your contribution by check, we are grateful for your support!

Please make checks payable to Ashoka, and mail your donation to:
Ashoka Global Office
1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1900
Arlington, VA 22209

To help us ensure your gift is processed accurately, please include:

Your full name
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All contributions are fully tax-deductible, allowed by law. Once your gift is received, we will send you an acknowledgment for your records.

Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and other Appreciated Securities

Donating appreciated securities—such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds—is a tax-efficient way to support Ashoka’s mission while potentially avoiding capital gains taxes. By contributing securities directly to Ashoka, you may be able to maximize the impact of your gift and receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value, as permitted by law.

Transfer Instructions:

Step 1: Transfer using Ashoka's Broker Details

Ashoka's Broker: Schwab Brokerage
Bank Contact: Sean Jenkins, VP – Financial Consultant, 202-818-8014
Email: [email protected] (cc: [email protected])
DTC #: 0164 (Code 40)
Ashoka Account Number: 4409-4200
Ashoka Tax ID (EIN): 51-0255908

To check the status of a transfer with Schwab, call (602) 355-9003

Step 2: Notify Ashoka

Please ensure that you or your broker notifies Ashoka when you initiate your transfer. The transfer information we receive does not always include donor identification, which may delay issuing the appropriate tax receipt.

Notification should be sent to [email protected] (preferred) by email, phone, fax, or letter, and should include:

The type of stock or fund transferred
The number of shares
Your name and preferred mailing or email address for acknowledgment

Proper notification helps ensure prompt processing and accurate receipting of your gift!

Legacy Giving

Including Ashoka in your estate plans is a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy of changemaking. Planned gifts—such as bequests, beneficiary designations, or other legacy arrangements—help ensure that your values continue to shape a more just, inclusive, and equitable world.

Legacy giving allows you to:

Make a lasting impact beyond your lifetime
Align your philanthropy with your personal values
Support long-term systems change for future generations

We welcome confidential conversations to explore planned giving options that best reflect your goals and intentions.

For more information about legacy giving, contact Sudeep Poudel, [email protected]

Endowment Gifts

Endowment gifts help ensure Ashoka’s work continues for generations to come. These long-term investments provide sustainable funding that strengthens our ability to identify emerging social entrepreneurs, scale proven innovations, and respond to complex global challenges over time.

Endowment support reflects a commitment not only to today’s changemakers, but to the future of social innovation itself. Donors may work with Ashoka to designate endowment gifts for specific programs, regions, or strategic priorities.

To find out more on donating an endowment gift, contact [email protected]

Have more questions about donating to Ashoka?

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