Ways to Donate

Ways to Donate

Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska is the only organization in Alaska specializing in Alzheimer’s disease. Always look for our puzzle-piece logo to ensure all of your tax-deductible contributions stay in Alaska.

Give Today

Make a quick and secure one-time or recurring gift now by clicking here.

ARA is a 501(C)(3) and contributions are tax-deductible. Our tax identification number (EIN) is 92-0101736, if you have questions contact our development office at 907-561-3313 from Anchorage or toll-free at 1-800- 478-1080 from outside Anchorage.

Monthly Giving

Help provide a stable flow of support throughout the year to programs provided by Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska through monthly giving.

___Become a Monthly Donor

When you donate a monthly gift, you are providing a reliable stream of revenue to our organization allowing us to continue offering free classes and educational programs throughout the year. Use this safe and secure online form today.

How it works:


  • You determine the amount of your monthly donation and you can alter or stop it at any time by calling 907-561-3313 from Anchorage or toll-free at 1-800- 478-1080 from outside Anchorage.

  • Your credit card is charged at or around the same day each month, and you receive a confirmation email when charged.

  • Each January you will receive a statement of your donations over the past year that can be used for tax-deduction purposes.

  • Your monthly giving will automatically be renewed each year until you tell us to stop.


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Memorials

Give a gift in Remembrance
Honor the memory of a loved one by making a memorial gift in remembrance of their life. By making a contribution to Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska you will honor your loved one by helping us provide education, support, and services to individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and frail elders across the entire state of Alaska.

When you give a memorial gift you will be asked to provide the name of the person you are honoring and the name and address of anyone else you would like to receive notification of the tribute.

An announcement of your memorial gift will be sent by mail and your tribute will appear in our quarterly newsletter online and in our biquarterly print newsletter.

___Create a memorial today
To give a gift in honor of an individual or special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or retirement, please see Special Gifts below.

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Special Gifts

Give a gift to celebrate an occasion such as an anniversary, birthday or retirement.

When you celebrate a loved one or event with a special gift to Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska you can recognize someone special, commemorate a milestone or a significant occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary or retirement.

By using our safe and secure online form, you can select the special occasion you wish to celebrate, as well as indicate the name and address for the person being honored; they will be mailed an announcement, sharing your thoughtful gift.

Give a gift now and make a difference for frail elders though out Alaska.

Honor a person or event with a special gift »

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Personal Fundraising

Each year we have multiple opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others by raising money for Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska. Start your personal fundraising by joining Amblin’ for Alzheimer’s, a walk to support our programs and services.

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Workplace Giving

You can easily contribute to Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska through employer and employee giving programs.

Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska is the leading source of information, support and services for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders in the state of Alaska. You can easily support us when you sign up for workplace giving or take advantage of an employer’s matching gift program and maximize the impact your donation has.

Your donation stays in the state and goes to fund education, research, programs and services across the entire state of Alaska.

Workplace Giving makes supporting Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska easy for you and helps us provide support and services to frail elders and their families in Alaska. We participate in the following programs:

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) promotes and supports philanthropy through a program that provides federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for those in need of health and human services around the world. To contribute through the campaign please use our CFC # 52943 on the pledge forms.

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Matching Gifts

Many employers will match your donation to Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska, meaning that your gift has double the impact on our efforts to educate and support individuals with dementia and those who care for them. Check with your employer to see if they have a program for matching gifts.

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Pick.Click.Give.

In January, when you apply for your Permanent Fund Dividend, you will have the opportunity to give to your favorite Alaska nonprofit organizations. While the application process ends on March 31, at any time until August 31 you may choose to select a non-profit to support.

Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska supports Pick. Click. Give. — we believe it helps all of us together become an important force in bettering our communities and our state.

When you go online to sign up for your dividend, you will see the Pick. Click. Give. option, just follow the instructions to make a donation. Please take the extra step you will see after you make your donation to provide your contact information to us. We want to acknowledge and recognize your generous support, and this is the only way we will know it’s you making the gift.

You may give all or part of your dividend, whatever is appropriate for you and your family. We simply encourage you to give.

Thank you for choosing Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska and for participating in the very simple, Pick. Click. Give.

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Shopping Contribution Programs

Search and Shop
There are many ways you can contribute to Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska simply by shopping, using a rewards card or searching online. Below are the current programs that raise money when you use them:

American Express

Using your American Express credit card or card points is another way to support our programs and services. The American Express Members Give Program was developed to provide American Express Card Holders with a convenient way to donate to Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska.

Fred Meyer Community Rewards

Sign up for the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number VY552. Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping us earn a donation!

Fashion Pact

FashionPact is Anchorage’s Newest Thrift Boutique. Everything is $5, and 40% of each item sold goes back to local Alaskan charities. Unlike a typical thrift shop, you get to choose which charity to support when you shop or donate stuff. Please consider supporting us when you shop!

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Social Media

Everyday ways to support Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska
Make a difference online by staying in touch through social media and sharing our messages.

Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska Online
You can make an impact by spreading awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia online. Like us on Facebook, Instagram and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on current events and breaking news then use your online network to become an ambassador for the cause. By commenting, sharing a story or retweeting, you will spread awareness to others.

Follow us to stay connected.

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Legacy and Estate Planning

Legacy contributions allow you to combine your philanthropic charitable giving goals with your estate and financial planning. Your gift will provide lasting benefits through our programs and services for future generations.

There are a number of ways you can make a financial commitment from your will, living trust, or other estate plans:

Bequest
The most widely chosen method of leaving a legacy gift is to remember the Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska in a will or living trust. There are several ways to leave a bequest:

  • You can define a specific dollar amount or specify a percentage of your overall estate;

  • You can leave the residual amount of your estate after all other specific bequests and obligations are met; or

  • You can leave a particular asset such as securities, real estate, life insurance, retirement account or valuable personal property.

Your bequest to the Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska may qualify for a range of tax benefits depending upon the nature of the assets that you donate as well as the size of your estate. Please contact our development office if you have any additional questions. Please consult your financial advisor or attorney for more information regarding planned giving options.

Gifts of Stocks or Securities:
Gifts of appreciated stock or other securities can be a mutually beneficial way of contributing to the Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska and receive tax benefits at the same time. Contact our finance office at 907-531-3313 from Anchorage, or toll-free at 800-478-1080 from outside Anchorage, regarding any stock or securities transfer you are considering and we will provide you or your representative with the instructions to complete the transfer.

The information provided on this website is for general educational and public benefit purposes. Anyone viewing this material is strongly encouraged to seek counsel from a qualified accounting, legal, or financial advisor prior to any estate planning. Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution may qualify for a tax deduction based on individual circumstances. Our tax identification number is 92-0101736.

Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska embraces the Donor Bill of Rights and abides by its guidelines. For questions, please contact our Development Office at 907-561-3313, or email contact@alzalaska.org.

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Donor Bill of Rights

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:


  • To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.

  • To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.

  • To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.

  • To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

  • To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.

  • To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

  • To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.

  • To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.

  • To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.

  • To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers. ©2011, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), all rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from the Association of Fundraising Professionals


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