There are other ways to give & support Setting Scoliosis Straight. Explore some of the giving opportunities below and help us advance new technologies, innovative treatments, and educational resources for adolescents living with scoliosis.
Every contribution helps make a meaningful difference in patient care and research.
Donor Advised Funds are the fastest-growing giving method and tax-efficient way to manage charitable donations. Donor Advised Funds allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time.
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You can purchase SSSF swag through our partnership with Spreadshirt. Spreadshirt offers a variety of products: t-shirts, sweatshirts, sportswear, mugs /drinkware, and more. A portion of your purchase will benefit SSSF.
Other Ways To Give
There are many meaningful ways to include Setting Scoliosis Straight in your long-term giving plans and create a lasting impact for future generations of scoliosis patients and families. Planned giving allows you to support groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and patient education while also leaving behind a legacy of hope.
Planned Giving Opportunities
Wills & Bequests
Including Setting Scoliosis Straight in your will or estate plan is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to support our mission. Your estate may also qualify for certain tax advantages.
You may choose from several types of bequests, including:
- Specific Bequest — a fixed dollar amount or specific asset
- Percentage Bequest — a percentage of your estate
- Residual Bequest — the remainder of your estate after other distributions are made
Your will is an opportunity to reflect your values, care for your loved ones, and support causes that matter deeply to you.
Retirement Plans & IRA Giving
Retirement assets are often among the most valuable assets in a person’s portfolio and can be an effective way to support charitable organizations.
One option is to name Setting Scoliosis Straight as a full or partial beneficiary of your retirement account by completing a beneficiary designation form through your plan administrator.
You may also choose to make a direct gift from your IRA. Qualified charitable distributions may provide tax advantages since the donation can be excluded from your taxable income.
You may qualify if:
- You are age 70½ or older
- Your annual IRA charitable gift does not exceed $100,000
- Funds are transferred directly from your IRA
- The gift is made directly to Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation
Trusts
You may also designate Setting Scoliosis Straight as a beneficiary of your trust. Similar giving options available through wills can also be incorporated into trust planning.
Life Insurance
A life insurance policy that is no longer needed for family protection can become a meaningful charitable gift. You may name Setting Scoliosis Straight as a full or partial beneficiary through your policy’s beneficiary designation form.
Work With Your Advisor
The information provided by Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. We encourage you to consult with your attorney, financial planner, or tax advisor when making charitable giving decisions.
Federal Tax Information
Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization qualified under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Service Code to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Federal Tax ID: 26-2957475
WHY Support Setting Scoliosis Straight?
The Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation, formally known as Harms Study Group Foundation, is a not-for-profit charitable foundation that was established in 2008. Its purpose is to conduct fundraising efforts in support of the Harms Study Group, with a goal to further support and advance techniques in the treatment of spinal deformities in children and adolescents. Through patient family education, physician education, and multi-center clinical research, we provide the latest advances in spinal deformity treatment and surgical techniques.
