Give the way that works for you
Every contribution, whatever its size, moves the fight for a herpes cure forward. Give online in a few minutes, or choose an option that fits your financial planning.
Quick ways to give
The fastest ways to support research, education and advocacy for a herpes cure.
Give online
Make a secure one-time gift or set up a monthly donation in a few minutes. Monthly gifts give us steady support to plan our research and advocacy work.
Double it with a company match
Many companies match employee gifts through Benevity, including UPS, Levi’s, Merck, Cisco, Visa and Starbucks. Search for Herpes Cure Advocacy in your company’s Benevity portal and your donation can be doubled.
Mail a check
Make your check payable to Herpes Cure Advocacy. Include your contact details so we can thank you and send a tax receipt.
45 E. City Ave Unit 754
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Stock, funds and retirement accounts
These options can stretch your gift further and may lower your taxes. Your tax advisor can help you choose the right one.
Stock and securities
Giving appreciated stock, ETFs or mutual funds can do more than giving cash: you may avoid capital gains tax and deduct the full fair market value. Donate in one click through our DonateStock page.
Donor-advised fund
Log in to your donor-advised fund and recommend a grant to Herpes Cure Advocacy. Search for us by name or use our tax ID.
87-4325698IRA charitable distribution
Age 70½ or older? A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) sends a gift straight from your IRA to HCA, tax-free. It can:
- Count toward your required minimum distribution
- Keep the gift out of your taxable income
- Go directly to herpes research and advocacy
Bank transfer (ACH)
For larger gifts, or if you prefer a direct transfer from your checking or savings account, we can arrange an ACH bank transfer.
Plan a gift for the future
A gift in your will, trust or estate plan costs nothing today and helps HCA keep pushing for better treatments, better testing and, ultimately, a cure.
“I give, devise and bequeath $__________ [or ___% of my estate] to Herpes Cure Advocacy, or its successor organization, a nonprofit corporation with headquarters located at 45 E. City Ave Unit 754, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.”
Share this with your attorney or estate planner. Our tax ID is 87-4325698.
Other planned giving options
- Charitable remainder trusts
- Charitable gift annuities
- Life insurance beneficiary designations
- Retirement account beneficiaries
This page is general information, not tax or legal advice. Please talk with your financial, tax or legal advisor about the best way for you to give.
Questions about giving?
Our team is happy to help you find the best way to support HCA’s mission.
Ready to make an impact?
Every donation, whether $10 or $10,000, moves us closer to a world where herpes is effectively treated and free from stigma.
Herpes Cure Advocacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 87-4325698). All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.