How do I make a contribution to the HHS/NIH?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), may accept gifts and bequests of money or personal property for the purpose of carrying out its activities pursuant to Sections 231, 405(b)(1)(I) and 497 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended (42 United States Code (U.S.C.), 238, 284(b)(1)(I), and 289f). Gifts must be entirely voluntary. NIH is not a private charitable organization, but, as an agency of the United States, gifts made to NIH without limitation or for any of their public purposes, are tax deductible as charitable contributions under section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Potential donors should, however, consult with their tax advisors. 

The decision whether or not to accept any gift is a discretionary administrative decision, based upon program needs and public policy considerations. Most gifts are accepted when they will be beneficial to NIH, so long as any conditions of the gift are not illegal, contrary to public policy, or burdensome, and the gift will not create a real or apparent conflict of interest, as may occur when a gift is offered by an organization with which NIH has financial dealings. All the gifts are acknowledged, to the donor, by providing a Gift Acceptance Letter, signed by appropriate NIH Officials, to the Email Address provided.

Donors who wish to make an Unconditional Gifts Donation to the HHS/NIH may send contributions through this Pay.Gov form.

These contributions are considered an Unconditional gift to the government. Citizens can make financial donations electronically via Pay.gov, or in paper form (visit the NIH Institute or Center website for further instructions).

At Pay.gov, you can contribute online by Bank account (ACH), PayPal, Debit or Credit Card.

Any tax-related questions regarding these contributions should be directed to the Internal Revenue Service at 800-829-1040.

Accepted Payment Methods:

• Bank account (ACH)
• PayPal account
• Venmo account
• Debit or credit card

With an account you can:

• See the payments you made since you created an account.
• Store payment information so you don't have to re-enter it.
• Copy a form you already submitted the next time you need to make a payment.

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