Herndon-Reston FISH
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DONATE TO FISH
Donations enable Herndon Reston FISH to assist members of our community get through financial crises. The corona virus pandemic has increased the demand for the emergency assistance that FISH provides.
This crisis, surely the most severe in many years, has disrupted the lives of many of our neighbors, so that our services are more crucial than ever.
Approximately 75% of those we help have very low income and no savings, and many work multiple low-paying jobs. Your support makes a difference in their lives and makes our communities stronger.
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Online donations (click on button above) or checks in any amount from individuals, businesses or groups are greatly appreciated. We are a tax deductible 501(c)(3) organization and part of the United Way Campaign No. 8359 and the Combined Federal Campaign No. 83534.
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Checks may be mailed to:
Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc.
1141 Elden Street, Suite 200
Herndon, VA 20170
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If you wish to donate securities to FISH, please click here for instructions. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the Internal Revenue Code.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (NAP)
PLEASE NOTE: The supply of tax credits allocated to FISH for this fiscal year (through June 30, 2024) has been depleted. Additional credits will be available beginning July 1, 2024.
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Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc., participates in the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Very generous state tax credits of 65% are generally available to businesses, individuals, and married couples donating cash or marketable securities directly to FISH. To be eligible, the minimum donation by an individual or married couple is $500, and for a business or trust the minimum is $616.
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The supply of tax credits allocated to FISH is limited. If you
would like to participate in NAP, please contact FISH@herndonrestonfish.org to confirm available tax credits. For details on NAP requirements and the process of applying for credits, click here.
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Email us at FISH@herndonrestonfish.org if you have any questions or require documentation on the FISH 501(c)(3) tax status.
DONATIONS NEEDED AT THE BARGAIN LOFT
We accept any good quality household items. Help FISH replenish the Bargain Loft shelves! Also consider donating when you are moving, downsizing, or selling estates.
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CAUSE NETWORK
Another way to donate to FISH without incurring any cost to you is to access the services available through the CauseNetwork. A number of participating retailers—like Target, GAP, Staples, Best Buy, and many others—will contribute a portion of your online purchase price (as much as 10%) to FISH. Likewise, if you reserve a hotel through CauseNetwork travel partners—for example, Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, and Priceline—a portion of your purchase price is donated to FISH. Or you can donate your used vehicle or electronics through CauseNetwork, with FISH getting the benefit. To explore any of these options, click here.
Charitable Giving and the 2018 Federal Tax Law Change
If you would like some information about giving to FISH in a way that might reduce your tax liability, please click HERE.
Sources of FISH Funding
FY2021 & FY2022
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FISH receives money to support its efforts from a variety of sources. Individual and organizational donations are important to our efforts. We thank all who support FISH and those we help.
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FY2021and FY2022 were unusual years because a very large part of our funding came from Fairfax County as a result of the money provided through federal legislation to mitigate the economic effects of the pandemic (for details, see the Annual Report
for FY 2022).
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Thank You to Our Donors!
Information for Potential Donors
A financial statement is available upon written request to the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs in Richmond, Virginia.