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=== How can I donate to Noisebridge? ===
=== How can I donate or pay dues to Noisebridge? ===
You can donate to Noisebridge in any number of ways.
 
* You can donate with a '''credit card''' or '''Paypal''' to our Paypal account, the email is '''noisebridge23@gmail.com''' or if you're lazy just press the donate text link for instant gratification!<br>
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:<big><big>'''[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=noisebridge23%40gmail%2ecom&lc=US&item_name=Noisebridge&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHostedGuest Credit Card and Paypal Donations]</big></big><br>'''
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*You can also set up an '''automatic monthly PayPal payment''' for donations:
|It's easy!
**[https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=noisebridge23@gmail.com&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=20&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 Automatic Affiliate membership payments of $20 per month]
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**[https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=noisebridge23@gmail.com&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=10&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 For automatic Affiliate membership payments of $10 per month]
|[[Image:CC_button_outlined.jpg|300px|link=https://donate.noisebridge.net/]]
* You can '''write a check''', made out to "Noisebridge", and give it to a [[Board_and_Officers|board member]] at the space, or you can mail it to:<br>
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:'''Noisebridge'''<br>
[[Image:PP_button_outlined.jpg|250px|link=https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation&cy_code=USD&a3=10&p3=1&t3=M&src=1]]
:'''83C Wiese St.'''<br>
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:'''San Francisco, CA  94103'''<br>
|'''Click one of these buttons!'''
* You can also '''give cash''' to a [[Board_and_Officers|board member]] at the space.
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* You can do a '''direct bank transfer''' to the Noisebridge bank account (at Wells Fargo Bank). To get the bank transfer info, please email:<br>
 
:'''[mailto:treasurer@noisebridge.net treasurer@noisebridge.net]'''
'''You can help us!
 
Just signing up for a recurring [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=10&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $10/mo], [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=30&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $30/mo], [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=60&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $60/mo], [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=100&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $100/mo] donation makes a simple easy step that guarantees we'll always be around with cavalcades of hackery and invention in San Francisco. Your donations will allow us to live up to our our dream of sustainable, individual donations covering our operating costs of roughly $5,000 a month including rent + utilities. Please consider donating for a full, calendar year so we can continue to rely and count on your support in becoming financially solvent!  Paypal donations can be made to treasurer@noisebridge.net.  Anyone can donate!
 
===Recurring Payment Donations===
'''Recurring donations are super helpful!'''<br>
* '''[https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=10&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $10/mo] $savior fund''' makes you a recurring supporter of Noisebridge! It is the cost of re-filling that old coffee cup at Starbucks 5 days a week for 50 cents.
* '''[https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=30&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $30/mo] $savior fund''' means $1 a day. It is an excellent amount, commonly donated to fund the day-to-day operation of your favorite non-profit.
* '''[https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=60&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $60/mo] $coffee fund''', because it costs the same as picking up your morning grande coffee or just riding the bus.
* '''[https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=100&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $100/mo] $latte fund''', the $bart or $latte fund, is reasonable for those who are comfortable donating more.
* '''More Repeating donation options:'''<br> [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%29&cy_code=USD&a3=160&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $160/mo] [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%29&cy_code=USD&a3=80&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $80/mo][https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Hacker%29&cy_code=USD&a3=40&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $40/mo][https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=20&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $20/mo]
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=== One-time Donation ===
Make a one-time donation to support Noisebridge!: [https://donate.noisebridge.net donation]
 
=== Members: Thank you for your participation and support!  ===
 
* Recurring Membership Dues subscription:<br> [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Doing%20well%29&cy_code=USD&a3=160&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $160/mo] [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Standard%29&cy_code=USD&a3=80&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $80/mo] [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Starving%20Hacker%29&cy_code=USD&a3=40&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $40/mo]
 
* One-time Membership Dues payment: [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=treasurer%40noisebridge%2enet&lc=US&item_name=Noisebridge%20dues&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHostedGuest dues]
 
=== Alternatives to Paypal ===
 
* '''Bitcoin''':  1KxVgNmPdTyePLw27iixbH9yrRhNH7UfdK (see [[Bitcoin]] )
* '''Gratipay''':  Weekly, simple, anonymous payment service for recurring, sustainable funding. [https://gratipay.com/noisebridge/ Visit our Gratipay page]
* '''Dwolla''':  Single or recurring donations with no fees (for $10 and under) or only 25 cents (for donations over $10). [https://www.dwolla.com/hub/noisebridge Visit our Dwolla page]
* '''Bank transfer''': Wells Fargo and other banks offer online 'billpay' options for their account holders that set up regular recurring or single time payments.  email '''[mailto:treasurer@noisebridge.net treasurer@noisebridge.net]''' for the account and routing numbers that you will need for this alternative to using online middleman services.
* '''Check''' made out to "Noisebridge", with memo: "December Dues" or "Donation" (or whatever is appropriate)
: give it to a [[Board_and_Officers|board member]] or officer at the space, or mail to:
:'''2261 Market Street #235-A'''<br>
:'''San Francisco, CA  94114'''<br>
* '''Cash''': give to a [[Board_and_Officers|board member]] or member at the space, or any of the donation buckets.
: For dues, please use an envelope labeled with your name, the amount, and "December Dues" (or whatever is appropriate).


=== Are donations to Noisebridge tax deductible? ===
=== Are donations to Noisebridge tax deductible? ===
Noisebridge is an educational non-profit CA corporation for the public good, and we recently received 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. All donations to Noisebridge since October 2008 are tax deductible.  (However, '''dues''' are not deductible due to IRS rules.) Please contact [mailto:secretary@noisebridge.net secretary@noisebridge.net] and [mailto:treasurer@noisebridge.net treasurer@noisebridge.net] should you require documentation of your donation.
Contributions to Noisebridge are '''tax deductible''' to the fullest extent permitted by '''law'''.


=== How can I pay my membership dues? ===
Noisebridge is an educational non-profit CA corporation for the public good, and we have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. All donations to Noisebridge since October 2008 are considered charitable gifts. 
You can pay your monthly membership dues in any number of ways.
 
* You can pay membership dues with a '''credit card''' or '''Paypal''' to our Paypal account, the email is '''noisebridge23@gmail.com''' or if you're lazy just press the donate text link for instant gratification!<br>
Whether or not your donation is tax deductible depends on your tax situation and other factors; consult your tax preparer. Please contact [mailto:secretary@noisebridge.net secretary@noisebridge.net] and [mailto:treasurer@noisebridge.net treasurer@noisebridge.net] should you require documentation of your donation.
:<big><big>'''[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=noisebridge23%40gmail%2ecom&lc=US&item_name=Noisebridge&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHostedGuest Credit Card and Paypal Donations]</big></big><br>'''
 
*You can also set up an '''automatic monthly PayPal payment''' for dues:
Non-cash donations over $500 require filling out [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8283.pdf IRS form 8283].  The rule for IRA account donations for owners over 70.5 years old has been extended through 2012, providing an option for fully tax-free donations to Noisebridge.  Consult your tax professional for more information.
**[https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=noisebridge23@gmail.com&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Standard%29&cy_code=USD&a3=80&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 Automatic regular payments of $80 per month]
 
**[https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=noisebridge23@gmail.com&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Starving%20Hacker%29&cy_code=USD&a3=40&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 Automatic starving hacker payments of $40 per month]
Non-cash donations over $5000 generally require an appraisal of the property prior to the donation to claim a deduction. 
**[https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=noisebridge23@gmail.com&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=20&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 For automatic Affiliate membership payments of $20 per month (open to anyone and everyone!)]
 
* You can '''write a check''' made out to "Noisebridge", and give it to a [[Board_and_Officers|board member]] at the space, or you can mail it to:<br>
All non-cash donations must be in good condition or better to be claimed as a deduction.  For non-cash donations over $500, make sure to bring a copy of your contact information so Noisebridge can send you form 8282 if required under certain circumstances.  If you use a car to bring non-cash donations to Noisebridge, your transportation and parking expenses are probably (but not always) deductible.  See [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf IRS publication 526] for details and a list of records to provide to your tax professional so they can determine whether the deduction will be allowed.
:'''Noisebridge'''<br>
 
:'''83C Wiese St.'''<br>
If you own appreciated securities such as stocks, donating the securities in lieu of cash usually reduces your tax liability and may increase any tax refund dueIf you have a retirement account with your employer, you may own securities and not even know itConsult your employer's retirement plan administrator and your tax advisor for more details.
:'''San Francisco, CA 94103'''<br>
* You can also '''give cash''' to a [[Board_and_Officers|board member]] at the space; please use an envelope labelled with your name, the amount, and "December Dues" (or whatever is appropriate).
* You can do a '''direct bank transfer''' to the Noisebridge bank account (at Wells Fargo Bank)To get the bank transfer info, please email:<br>
:'''[mailto:treasurer@noisebridge.net treasurer@noisebridge.net]'''


=== Are membership dues tax deductible? ===
=== Are membership dues tax deductible? ===
No, but donations (in excess of dues) are as of October 2008!
 
Maybe. Whether you can deduct your dues hinges mainly on the amount of value you obtain from the dues, and [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p526/ar02.html#en_US_2010_publink1000229659 many other things].  There are too many factors to consider to give a hard and fast answer here. Some members do deduct their dues, but your relationship with Noisebridge may be different than theirs. There are also rare circumstances in which deducting your dues provides no net benefit to your tax liability. Please discuss it with your tax preparer.
 
=== Do companies match donations? ===
'''Yes!''' Please ask your employer. Some employers will match an employee's tax-deductible contribution to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit!  Generally the nonprofit has to do some small amount of paperwork.  Contact a [[Board_and_Officers|board member]] if your employer will match, and we're happy to do this work!
 
In particular, the following companies are already set up:
* Google (as of July 2009)
* Microsoft

Revision as of 16:31, 21 February 2015

How can I donate or pay dues to Noisebridge?

It's easy!
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Click one of these buttons!

You can help us!

Just signing up for a recurring $10/mo, $30/mo, $60/mo, $100/mo donation makes a simple easy step that guarantees we'll always be around with cavalcades of hackery and invention in San Francisco. Your donations will allow us to live up to our our dream of sustainable, individual donations covering our operating costs of roughly $5,000 a month including rent + utilities. Please consider donating for a full, calendar year so we can continue to rely and count on your support in becoming financially solvent! Paypal donations can be made to treasurer@noisebridge.net. Anyone can donate!

Recurring Payment Donations

Recurring donations are super helpful!

  • $10/mo $savior fund makes you a recurring supporter of Noisebridge! It is the cost of re-filling that old coffee cup at Starbucks 5 days a week for 50 cents.
  • $30/mo $savior fund means $1 a day. It is an excellent amount, commonly donated to fund the day-to-day operation of your favorite non-profit.
  • $60/mo $coffee fund, because it costs the same as picking up your morning grande coffee or just riding the bus.
  • $100/mo $latte fund, the $bart or $latte fund, is reasonable for those who are comfortable donating more.
  • More Repeating donation options:
    $160/mo $80/mo$40/mo$20/mo


One-time Donation

Make a one-time donation to support Noisebridge!: donation

Members: Thank you for your participation and support!

  • One-time Membership Dues payment: dues

Alternatives to Paypal

  • Bitcoin: 1KxVgNmPdTyePLw27iixbH9yrRhNH7UfdK (see Bitcoin )
  • Gratipay: Weekly, simple, anonymous payment service for recurring, sustainable funding. Visit our Gratipay page
  • Dwolla: Single or recurring donations with no fees (for $10 and under) or only 25 cents (for donations over $10). Visit our Dwolla page
  • Bank transfer: Wells Fargo and other banks offer online 'billpay' options for their account holders that set up regular recurring or single time payments. email treasurer@noisebridge.net for the account and routing numbers that you will need for this alternative to using online middleman services.
  • Check made out to "Noisebridge", with memo: "December Dues" or "Donation" (or whatever is appropriate)
give it to a board member or officer at the space, or mail to:
2261 Market Street #235-A
San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Cash: give to a board member or member at the space, or any of the donation buckets.
For dues, please use an envelope labeled with your name, the amount, and "December Dues" (or whatever is appropriate).

Are donations to Noisebridge tax deductible?

Contributions to Noisebridge are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Noisebridge is an educational non-profit CA corporation for the public good, and we have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. All donations to Noisebridge since October 2008 are considered charitable gifts.

Whether or not your donation is tax deductible depends on your tax situation and other factors; consult your tax preparer. Please contact secretary@noisebridge.net and treasurer@noisebridge.net should you require documentation of your donation.

Non-cash donations over $500 require filling out IRS form 8283. The rule for IRA account donations for owners over 70.5 years old has been extended through 2012, providing an option for fully tax-free donations to Noisebridge. Consult your tax professional for more information.

Non-cash donations over $5000 generally require an appraisal of the property prior to the donation to claim a deduction.

All non-cash donations must be in good condition or better to be claimed as a deduction. For non-cash donations over $500, make sure to bring a copy of your contact information so Noisebridge can send you form 8282 if required under certain circumstances. If you use a car to bring non-cash donations to Noisebridge, your transportation and parking expenses are probably (but not always) deductible. See IRS publication 526 for details and a list of records to provide to your tax professional so they can determine whether the deduction will be allowed.

If you own appreciated securities such as stocks, donating the securities in lieu of cash usually reduces your tax liability and may increase any tax refund due. If you have a retirement account with your employer, you may own securities and not even know it. Consult your employer's retirement plan administrator and your tax advisor for more details.

Are membership dues tax deductible?

Maybe. Whether you can deduct your dues hinges mainly on the amount of value you obtain from the dues, and many other things. There are too many factors to consider to give a hard and fast answer here. Some members do deduct their dues, but your relationship with Noisebridge may be different than theirs. There are also rare circumstances in which deducting your dues provides no net benefit to your tax liability. Please discuss it with your tax preparer.

Do companies match donations?

Yes! Please ask your employer. Some employers will match an employee's tax-deductible contribution to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit! Generally the nonprofit has to do some small amount of paperwork. Contact a board member if your employer will match, and we're happy to do this work!

In particular, the following companies are already set up:

  • Google (as of July 2009)
  • Microsoft