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Ways to Give

There are many ways that you can support AAAS's efforts to advance science and serve society.

Mail:

Send cash or checks (made payable to “AAAS”) to
AAAS Philanthropy Office
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #43319:

AAAS is proud to participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the official workplace giving program of the Federal government. If you’re a Federal employee, you can support AAAS and our mission to advance science, engineering and innovation for the benefit of all people during the annual campaign season. AAAS’s Federal CFC is #43319.

Stock Transfers:

Brokerage Firm: Charles Schwab
DTC Clearing #: 0164, Code 40
Account Name: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Account #: 2144-1987
Important Note: A gift receipt is determined when the investment reaches AAAS’s brokerage account. The “gift value” is determined by the average of the high and low prices on the day the investment is received in AAAS’s brokerage account.

Donor Advised Fund:

Donor Advised Fund:

AAAS Tax ID Number: 53-0196568
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
IRS Letter of Determination available upon request

For more information about giving through a Donor Advised Fund, click here.

IRA Charitable Rollover:

AAAS Tax ID Number: 53-0196568
If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make a charitable contribution directly from your IRA account to AAAS. Simply, provide this number to your IRA administrator to transfer a tax-free amount of your choice directly from your account to AAAS.

Planned Gifts:

Please review this information, and contact the Philanthropy Office at 202-326-6636 to discuss your gift options.


AAAS is a 501(c)3 organization. As no goods or services are provided in return for any charitable contributions, the entire amount is tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

While AAAS is pleased and grateful to accept gifts for the purpose of furthering its mission, please see our Gift Acceptance Policy which guides our ability to accept such gifts. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact the Philanthropy Office.