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* 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>
* You can '''write a check''' made out to "Noisebridge", and give it to a [[Board_and_Officers|board member]] or officer at the space, or you can mail it to:<br>
:'''Noisebridge'''<br>
:'''Noisebridge'''<br>
:'''2215-R Market St.  #235'''<br>
:'''2215-R Market St.  #235'''<br>
:'''San Francisco, CA  94114'''<br>
:'''San Francisco, CA  94114'''<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 also '''give cash''' to a [[Board_and_Officers|board member]] or officer 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>
* 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]'''
:'''[mailto:treasurer@noisebridge.net treasurer@noisebridge.net]'''

Revision as of 01:19, 22 October 2009

How can I donate 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 treasurer@noisebridge.net or if you're lazy just press the donate text link for instant gratification!
Credit Card and Paypal Donations
Noisebridge
2215-R Market St. #235
San Francisco, CA 94114
  • You can also give cash to a board member or officer at the space.
  • You can do a direct bank transfer to the Noisebridge bank account (at Wells Fargo Bank). If you are a Wells Fargo customer, this can be done free on-line. To get the bank transfer info, please email:
treasurer@noisebridge.net

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 secretary@noisebridge.net and treasurer@noisebridge.net should you require documentation of your donation.

How can I pay my membership dues?

Membership

Who is a member?

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 treasurer@noisebridge.net or if you're lazy just press the donate text link for instant gratification!
Credit Card and Paypal Dues Payment
Noisebridge
2215-R Market St. #235
San Francisco, CA 94114
  • You can also give cash to a board member or officer 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:
treasurer@noisebridge.net

Are membership dues tax deductible?

No, but donations (in excess of dues) are as of October 2008!

Do companies match donations?

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)