A 501(c)(3) youth-service nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Online donations are temporarily paused while we complete our post-pandemic operational refresh. Gifts by check, donor-advised fund, or employer match are welcome in the meantime — details below.
As part of Raising the Barre’s post-pandemic operational refresh, we’ve temporarily paused online donation processing while we finalize our payment infrastructure and state charitable solicitation registrations. We expect to be accepting online gifts again later in 2026.
In the meantime, RTB welcomes gifts by check, through a donor-advised fund (DAF), or by employer matching. Details below.
Your gift to the general fund is allocated each year based on the fund’s needs. You can also designate specifically to one of these three areas using the form above.
Awards for graduating senior scholars transitioning to college, technical school, or training programs. Awards are based on participation across the four pillars and are paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution.
Read about scholarships →Peer-reviewed research with academic partners at the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford. The mood study was published in Frontiers in Psychology (Performance Science); a second study on executive function launched at Stanford in April 2026.
Read about the research →Chapter support, the annual gala, and program operations. This is where most fixed costs live — chapter materials, the annual recognition event, governance, and the small administrative team that keeps the program running.
Read about the program →We don’t hide the post-gift experience. Here’s exactly what to expect.
For donors who prefer other channels, or for tax-advantaged giving strategies your accountant may have recommended.
Make checks payable to Raising the Barre and mail to our office address. Acknowledgment letters are mailed within 7–10 business days of receipt.
Mail to: Raising the Barre, 4046 East Ave., Livermore, CA 94550
Recommend a grant to RTB through your DAF sponsor (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, etc.). We’re searchable as a 501(c)(3) by EIN through DAF platforms.
EIN: 72-1281893
Gifts of appreciated securities can be more tax-efficient than giving cash. Email donate@raisingthebarredance.org for transfer instructions and broker information.
Note: Gift value is set by the day of transfer, not the day you initiate it.
Many companies double or triple charitable contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations. Check with your HR department, and we’ll provide whatever documentation your employer needs.
Common platforms: Benevity, YourCause, CyberGrants, Bright Funds — all supported.
Include RTB in your estate plan through a bequest, charitable remainder trust, or beneficiary designation on a retirement or life-insurance account. Planned gifts often have significant tax benefits for your estate.
Sample bequest language available on request.
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA directly to RTB — up to $105,000 per year (2024 limit) — which counts toward RMDs and isn’t included in taxable income.
Talk to your tax advisor about whether a QCD makes sense for your situation.