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As an American Oversight donor, you are joining the fight for a transparent and ethical government. Your gift will help us investigate and expose corruption and force our political leaders to correct course. Make a tax deductible donation today to hold our government accountable to the American people.

Making a contribution is simple. You can either fill out the form below to donate online or you can mail a check directly to address below. You can also support American Oversight by making a gift of stock or through your donor advised fund.

American Oversight
1030 15th Street NW, Suite B255
Washington D.C. 20005

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Donate via IRA Contribution

If you are 70.5 or older, you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA of up to $100,000 directly to American Oversight. Contact your plan administrator to decide if this type of donation is right for you.


Donate via Stock Gift

To donate a gift of stock you can send the stock certificate, relinquishment letter and stock power to our broker, Pershing LLC, at One Pershing Plaza ATTN Securities Received Department 7th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07399. The documents must include our account number NAW005999 on the top right corner and signatures must be medallion certified. If you have any questions about this process or would like to notify American Oversight about your gift, please contact our team at [email protected] and please include your contact information where we can send a receipt.

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Effective January 30, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service determined American Oversight is a tax exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions to American Oversight under Internal Revenue Code Section 170.

State Nonprofit Disclosures

Certain states require written disclosures for nonprofit organizations soliciting contributions. Individual state disclosures are below.

Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH51729

Georgia: A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above.

Maryland: For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of American Oversight, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.

Nevada: Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §170(c).

New Jersey:: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.

New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.

North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state.

Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of American Oversight, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.

Virginia: From the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/

West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305.

Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request.

REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.

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