Ways to Give
General "unrestricted" gifts go to NBR's operating fund, which provides administrative support to all of the institution's programs. Gifts to the general operating fund provide critical long-term stability to the organization and the flexibility needed to embark upon initiatives that require immediate funding.
To make an online donation to general or specific needs using a credit card, please click Donate Now or call Amanda Keverkamp at (206) 632-7370.
To send a check or money order, print, complete, and mail in a giving form to:
Institutional Development
The National Bureau of Asian Research
George F. Russell Jr. Hall
1414 NE 42nd Street
Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98105
Automatic Contributions
In lieu of a one-time monetary donation, you may arrange to support NBR with a donation automatically on an annual, quarterly, monthly, or other specified time basis. Please contact Institutional Development to set up this process.
Matching Gifts
Many companies will match charitable donations made by their employees. Your matched gift provides twice the amount of support to NBR. If your company matches gifts, simply fill out your company form and send it to NBR with your gift.
In-Kind Contributions
In-kind contributions are non-cash inputs that can be assigned a cash value for tax deduction purposes. It is possible to donate goods or services to NBR in the form of an in-kind donation. For example, individuals and corporations have donated software, legal counsel, office equipment, and other items or services to NBR.
Donation of Securities
By donating securities to NBR, you may be able to avoid the capital gains tax on such a gift. For more information and instructions on donated shares, please contact Institutional Development.
Endowments and Named Giving Opportunities
NBR provides opportunities to contribute to its general endowment or to establish a new endowment to honor a special individual. Endowments are critical to NBR’s future because they offer long-term, stable funding to the institution by providing an initial principal sum to serve as a financial anchor. Named endowments create an enduring legacy by linking the donor’s name in perpetuity to an area that is relevant to his or her life achievements.
In addition to the general endowment fund, NBR has three named endowments:
Slade Gorton International Policy Center
John M. Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies
Kenneth B. and Anne H.H. Pyle Center for Northeast Asia Studies
Contributions may be made to any of the above. For opportunities to create new endowments, please contact Institutional Development.
Bequests and Other Planned Giving
Other giving possibilities to NBR include bequests through a will or estate, as well as annuities, deferred gift annuities, and trusts—most of which provide the donor with income for life, and may avoid capital gains taxes and reduce estate taxes. Please contact Institutional Development for more information about any of these options.
How does NBR remain accountable to its donors?
NBR is audited annually by:
Moss Adams LLP
999 3rd Avenue, Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98104-4019
Your contributions to The National Bureau of Asian Research are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. NBR is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is publicly supported as described in 509(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. NBR’s IRS identification number is 91-1444105.