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Funding

The Center has a five-point funding plan to keep its facility functioning.  One of those plans involves fundraising.  Below are several opportunities available for individuals, groups, and businesses to either organize a fundraising event or donate directly to the Center.  Click a selection to learn more:  

HOST A FUNDRAISING EVENT

10/10 CHALLENGE

NANCY NOVAK'S 500/500 CHALLENGE

"CHANGE" FOR THE CENTER

For information regarding public recognition of your donation, click here to email the Center.

METHODS OF DONATION


HOST A FUNDRAISING EVENT

Thanks to Jerry Rabushka at Ragged Blade Theatre in starting this effort, numerous other leaders and organizations have now joined forces with the Center to form fundraising alliances.  The Center provides a representative, information, or raffle tickets/items while the host provides the party or actual event.  Portions of the proceeds are donated to the Center as a tax-deductible contribution.  Email the Center to participate.  Read METHODS OF DONATION for more information.

10/10 CHALLENGE

The 10/10 Challenge suggests that a person donate $10 to the Center and ask 10 people to donate the same amount as well.  This challenge is ongoing and does not have a particular deadline.  Read METHODS OF DONATION for more information.

NANCY NOVAK'S 500/500 BUSINESS CHALLENGE

Like the 10/10 Challenge, this initiative started by supportive LGBTA business owner Nancy Novak, asks for 500 businesses to donate $500 to the Center (including Nancy's own business, Novak's Bar & Grill).  These donations are also tax-deductible.  Read METHODS OF DONATION for more information.

"CHANGE" FOR THE CENTER

An LGBT-supportive business can put a donation container near their cash register to accept funds for the Center.  The Center approves having various entities do this on their own, if they like, or have the Center provide a container.  Email the Center to learn how your business can participate in the fundraising effort.  Read METHODS OF DONATION for more information.


METHODS OF DONATION

There are several ways to get your donation to the Center:

  • Online: Click the "Donate" Visa/Mastercard button on any Center page.  You will be directed to a SECURE PayPal website with our name entered.  Use your emailed PayPal receipt, which will include YOUR NAME, as verification of your donation.  NOTE: Now, it is NOT necessary to have a PayPal account to donate funds through PayPal.

  • Mail: Send a check or money order payable to "LGBT Center of St. Louis" to the following address:

    The LGBT Center of St. Louis
    P. O. Box 19071
    St. Louis, MO 63118-9071

    The Center will send a tax-deductible donation letter to the person and address indicated on the form.

  • In Person: Donations can be accepted at events where a Center representative is available.  A donation letter can be mailed to the donor for tax-deductible purposes.  Check the Timeline page for the next event where the Center will be present.

If you have any questions about funding the Center, email us through our Contact Us page.


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