Online Donations
The easiest and fastest way to donate is through our online portal. You can choose where you’d like to apply your donation from scholarship funds to general operations. This way you’ll know exactly where your money is going and the positive impact your generosity is making.
Mail-in Donations
Please use our print-friendly form and mail your donation to:
Blood Science Foundation
L-4179
Columbus, OH 43260
Corporate Sponsorships and Foundation Grant Making
We welcome inquiries from organizations that wish to support our mission. Community benefactors such as foundations and corporations should contact the Foundation directly by phone to inquire about charitable gifts in support of this critical and ongoing healthcare issue. (412) 209-7192.
Gifts In-Kind
Monetary donations aren’t the only way to help Blood Science Foundation. Individuals, small businesses and corporations can provide resources, volunteers, and goods in-kind to benefit our mission including involvement in foundation events. To learn more, call us at (412) 209-7192.
Wills, Trusts & Life Insurance
Bequests are donations given through a living trust or will. You can designate the Blood Science Foundation as your beneficiary in a will or estate for a specific amount or designate the Foundation as your beneficiary in a life insurance policy. The Blood Science Foundation recommends consulting an attorney before drafting a will.
The Blood Science Foundation must be named as the owner and beneficiary of the insurance policy for it to be tax-deductible.
To learn more, call us at (412) 209-7192.
Gifts In Memoriam
Family and funeral homes can simply direct gifts to our online portal and specify that it is in memoriam and for who. You may also send a check but please let us know it is honoring.
Recurring Donations
A monthly, recurring donation is the recommended way to demonstrate your continuous support of the patients in critical need of blood. A ten dollar donation each month makes a profound impact in overcoming our critical blood challenges. Recurring donations can be accommodated on our fundraising platform.
Matching Gifts
Check with your employer to see if it has a contribution matching program that will double your gift. Check below to see if your company matches gifts and their guidelines. Fill out the form for your employer and make a donation today.
Blood Donations
Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to give back to your community and directly save someone’s life. To schedule an appointment with a Vitalant blood center, please click below.
The CARES Act of 2020
The CARES Act of 2020 recently announced by the federal government provides an opportunity for you to donate money to your favorite tax exempt/charity and get a tax deduction regardless of whether you itemized or not.
If you DO NOT itemize you can donate up to $300 to a qualifying tax-exempt (501c3) organization in 2020 and get a deduction. Donating to Blood Science Foundation qualifies.
