Frequently Asked Questions Donate

Yes. NMCRS is a registered 501(c)(3) charity, your donation may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Tax ID number is 53-0204618.

The Society provides a tax receipt for all donations. If the donation is made online, an electronic receipt will be sent to the email address provided. For all donors who contribute $250 or more in a calendar year, a tax letter is sent in January, reflecting the full amount of tax-deductible donations received by NMCRS in the prior year.

The Society is the beneficiary of the annual Active Duty Fund Drive and Retiree Fund Drive. The Society also receives contributions from the general public, as well as corporations, foundations and other partners. Additionally, many donors choose to donate through their estate with end-of-life gifts.

Funding for the Society’s mission also is derived from the repayment of NMCRS interest-free loans and investment income. The Society’s annual audited financial statement provides more detail on the Society’s financials.

The Society makes every effort to ensure we are good stewards of donated dollars. About 84% of donated dollars support interest-free loans and grants, as well as the Visiting Nurse program, Budget for Baby classes, education scholarships, and other Society programs and services.

The Society provides assistance around the globe, 24/7, without regard to military service, pay grade or duty station. Unrestricted donations best enable the Society to provide assistance when and where it is most urgently needed.

No. NMCRS does not receive any federal funding.

No. In 1957, President Eisenhower established a uniform fundraising program within the Federal Government which evolved into the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). President Eisenhower’s Executive Order, and follow-on implementing directives, carved out and excluded fundraising “conducted by members of the armed forces among their own members” from the CFC. Therefore, the military aid societies, including Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, do not participate in the Combined Federal Campaign.

Instead, each military service conducts an active duty fund drive annually in March to benefit their military aid society.

These documents can be found here.

In the tradition of taking care of each others, the annual Active Duty Fund Drive allows Sailors and Marines the opportunity to support each other when there is a financial crisis. The ADFD has two purposes:

• To raise awareness of the programs and services available to active duty Sailors and Marines
• To raise funds to support the programs and services offered by the NMCRS.
• The more knowledge Sailors and Marines have about our resources, programs, and services (and when and how to get assistance) the more operationally ready they will be.

For more information on the Active Duty Fund Drive.

The Retiree Fund Drive is mailed each year to retired Marines and Sailors; Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is the beneficiary of this appeal. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness of the programs and services available to retirees and their families, and to raise funds to support the programs and services offered by the Society.

Click here for more information on the Retiree Fund Drive.

If you are an active duty Sailor or Marine, please complete Form DD 2558. The completed form should be submitted to your finance team – PSD CPPA (Navy) or IPAC (USMC).

If you are a retired Sailor Marine, please contact NMCRS Development Department at giving@nmcrs.org. The Society will submit your request to DFAS, this includes requests to stop, increase or decrease your allotment from your retired military pay. It may take 60 or more days from the time the request is received by DFAS until it is implemented.

Yes. The Society welcomes donations of appreciated stock. Please contact the Development Department for instructions on donating stock.

Yes. Legacy gifts are vitally important to the long-term viability of NMCRS and ensure that future demands for financial assistance from active duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps service members can be met. To learn more, visit the Planned Giving page.

The Clarence Dillon Society recognizes individuals who have named the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society as a beneficiary of their estate. Enrollment in this honorary society is simply a matter of advising the Society that you have created an estate gift such as a bequest intention or a charitable trust, or have designated the Society as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy. Donors may also establish a charitable gift annuity with the Society and receive annual payments for life; upon their death, the remainder of the annuity is put to work serving Sailors, Marines and their families.

The Society encourages you to work with your attorney and financial advisor to plan charitable donations that work best for you; NMCRS does not provide legal or tax advice.

You may make changes to your monthly credit card donation to the Society through our online portal. To access your record, you must use the same email address that is on your Society record. If you have problems accessing the page, or need assistance, please contact NMCRS Development Department at giving@nmcrs.org.

If you are interested in hosting a fundraising event for the Society, the Development Department is available to support you, including helping you create a fundraising page. Whether it is a fun run or walk-a-thon, a golf tournament, a trivia night, or another event, we welcome the opportunity to work with you! For more information.

Many companies provide matching donations for their employee’s charitable gifts to the Society. Learn more and find out if your company has a matching gift program. Note that some companies may match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses as well. This program offers a great way to double your impact!

NMCRS takes the privacy of our donors and clients seriously. The Privacy Policy was created to explain the Society’s practices with respect to the personal information we collect both online (through our website and offline. We also want you to know that you have choices about how we use your personal information.

No. The Society has never – and will never – sell, rent, or share donor information.

We love volunteers! The Society relies on volunteers to deliver our programs and services. To learn more about volunteering and explore the many opportunities to engage, visit.

Yes. For instructions and banking information, please contact our Development Department at giving@nmcrs.org and they will be happy to assist you.

Several NMCRS sites have Thrift Shops. To learn more about the locations of the Thrift Shops, and which items they accept, visit our Thrift Shops page.

Yes. NMCRS has a vehicle donation program, which is administered by CARS. This program provides a quick and easy way to donate your vehicle, support the NMCRS mission and receive a tax-deduction. To learn more click here.