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Donating

What is an Ecosmith Recycling bin?

When you have clothing, textiles and footwear that you want to donate to those in need, use an Ecosmith donation bin that benefit Special Olympics New Hampshire! Ecosmith Recyclers is a sustainable, locally owned, for-profit family business based in New Boston, NH that recycles clothing and footwear. They will make a direct donation to SONH for every pound you donate!

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Can I donate to Special Olympics through my Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?

Yes! A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. Your financial advisor, or fund manager, can help you get started recommending a grant to Special Olympics New Hampshire. Your fund manager handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.

Will Special Olympics accept a matching gift from my company?

You can double or triple your support of Special Olympics athletes through your company’s matching gift program. Ask your employer if they match charitable donations. After making your donation to SONH, complete any necessary forms for your employer requesting the matching gift. When you receive confirmation that a match will be made, email the confirmation to Emily Kunelius at emilyk@sonh.org.

Donations can be sent to:

Special Olympics New Hampshire
PO Box 3598
Concord, NH 03302

Does Special Olympics offer planned giving?

Special Olympics offers a wide range of planned gift options for you to choose from including bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, and retirement assets. Making a planned gift to Special Olympics helps ensure our ability to respond to the challenges we will face in the future. To learn more about the various ways you can include Special Olympics as a part of your estate plan, click here.

How can I be sure you are using my support wisely?

Special Olympics New Hampshire strives to operate as efficiently as possible. A significant portion of our revenue comes from a broad base of donors, $10 and $20 dollars at a time. Every contribution makes an important difference. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, more people with intellectual disabilities have a chance to participate and experience the transformative powers of sports. More than 85 percent of our expenditures go to supporting program activities – including supporting training and competition, developing education materials for our volunteer coaches, outreach to recruit more athletes, family support, and much more. Maintaining these high standards is a priority at Special Olympics New Hampshire.

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Is my donation tax-deductible?

SpeSpecial Olympics New Hampshire, Inc. is recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Most donations are 100% tax-deductible (exceptions include donations where you receive something for your gift, like admission to a ticketed event or purchase of an auction item).  Our Federal Tax ID number or Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7207522. Donations made outside the United States may not be tax deductible.

Will I get a receipt for my donation?

Yes. When you make your donation online, you will see a confirmation page and receive an email confirmation, either one of which may be used as an official receipt (sometimes you may have to check your Junk folder to retrieve the receipt). If you mail in your contribution, we will send you a confirmation postcard or email which you can expect within 1-2 weeks of your contribution. Please note, the Donate button on the website should not be used for credit card donations to a Local Program, as those funds are processed through the national office (SOI) and do not come 100% to NH. If you have any questions, about your receipt, please contact Emily Kunelius.

How do I donate to Special Olympics New Hampshire?

Your contribution, big or small, will allow us to continue serving athletes throughout New Hampshire. Visit our Ways to Give page to find out what option works best for you.