Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

Making a donation to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) is a great way to make a difference in the lives of people living with myotonic dystrophy. As a new foundation, we depend on your donations and support to help us make a difference in the lives of people affected by this devastating degenerative disorder. Your donation allows us to reach toward achieving our mission to lead and mobilize resources toward effective management, treatment and a cure for myotonic dystrophy through education, advocacy and research.

Here you can explore many ways to help financially support the MDF by making a tax-deductible donation. Depending on how you wish to donate, click on the numbered items below for information:

1. Make a donation by check or money order 
2. Make a secure online donation
3. Make a donation through direct wire to the MDF fund
4. Give a donation through your company’s matching gift program
5. Buy or sell items on eBay and a portion of the proceeds will go to the MDF
6. Give a donation in lieu of special-occasion gifts
   
7. Make a gift of stock
8. IRA Donations
9. Planned Giving to MDF through Your Will 
10. Where does your money go?

Make a donation by check or money order

Make your check out to Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (or MDF) and send it to us at:

Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation
10016 Foothills Blvd, Suite 130
Roseville, CA 95747-7198 USA

Make a secure online donation

The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation uses Groundspring.org to process online donations. One can use a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express and can donate once or give a recurring donation via this site. Additionally, you’ll be allowed to list individuals or families that you wish to give your gift on behalf of. Please click on the Donate Now button below to access our online donation page:

Make a donation through direct wire to the MDF fund

If you are interested in directly wiring a donation to the MDF fund from your checking, saving, or investment account, please contact us at 86-MYOTONIC (866-968-6642) or by e-mail info@myotonic.org We can provide you with the directions to donate using direct wire. 

Give a donation through your company’s matching gift program

Remember to use your company's corporate matching program as another way to donate to the MDF. Many employers are willing to match a portion or all of your donations to non-profits. Ask your employer today!

Buy or sell items on eBay and a portion of the proceeds will go to the MDF

Interested in buying or selling on eBay and donating a portion of the proceeds to MDF? If so, click here to Buy and here to Sell.

Give a donation in lieu of special-occasion gifts (especially during the December holidays)

Sending the MDF a donation in lieu of a special-occasion gift to another recipient is a great way to donate to the MDF, particularly around the holidays. MDF will be happy to acknowledge your gift and send the original recipient a thank you note acknowledging the gift given on their behalf.

Make a Gift of Stock

Interested in donating to MDF by making a gift of stock? If so, please contact us at 86-MYOTONIC (866-968-6642) or by email info@myotonic.org for more details about this program. 

IRA Donations

If you’re over the age of 70 ½, you’re eligible for a special IRA donation that can help you and the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation. For this tax year, you can roll over up to $100,000 from your IRA to charity. These gifts can be made tax-free and may help you meet your required IRA distribution levels. Simply direct your custodian to transfer a portion of your required minimum distribution on or before December 31, 2008, directly to the MDF. 

Planned Giving to MDF through your will

A bequest, or gift through your will, is one of the simplest ways to make a lasting gift to the MDF. It allows you to balance your philanthropic goals with concerns that you may have about future living expenses, future medical costs, and loved ones. You don’t have to be wealthy to make a bequest. No matter the amount, every gift is important. You must make such a bequest in your will or in a properly prepared codicil—in writing, signed by you, and witnessed according to the laws of your state. You can specify that the bequest be used for a certain purpose, or you can make it an unrestricted gift. An unrestricted gift will be used where it is most needed. Bequests are deductible from your gross estate and can therefore offer estate tax savings. If you have already included MDF in your estate plans, please contact us so that we can thank you for your gift and keep you informed of our ongoing activities. If you are considering making a planned gift to MDF and have not yet decided the form of your gift, please contact your estate planner. 

Where does your money go?

When you donate to the Foundation, your money is immediately put to work funding research to improve treatment, find a cure, and communicate with others about myotonic dystrophy. Together, we can make a tremendous positive impact in the scientific community researching the causes and treatment of this disease, as well as in the lives of people living with myotonic dystrophy. Please join us by donating today! 

The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation is organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law and you will receive a letter of acknowledgement of your donation either online or by mail. The MDF IRS Tax EIN # is: 20-5014628.