Ways to Give

Thank you in advance for your generous support of the OSA Foundation. Every donation is matched by the Optical Society of America - so your support makes twice the difference!

You may direct your support to the Annual Campaign and/or a Current Campaign. Gifts may also be made in tribute to a specific individual. For more information or to schedule a confidential discussion, please contact our staff.

Giving Options

Online: Safe, secure online donations may be made with a credit card.

Mail or Fax: Please make checks payable to The OSA Foundation.
Fax: +1 202.416.6130
Mailing Address: OSA Foundation, 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036 USA

OSA Membership Enrollment or Renewal Forms: New OSA members may use the membership enrollment form to make a donation. Existing members may donate via the renewal form.

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): U.S. federal employee can now conveniently and automatically donate to the OSAF! The CFC allows donors to have charitable contributions deducted directly from their paychecks. The OSAF organization code is 55906.

Wire Transfers: Donations are accepted via wire transfer. Request wire instructions. 

Gifts of Securities: We also accept donations of securities. View stock transfer information.

Employer Matching Gifts: Many employers match employee donations to charitable organizations. Please contact your employer's Human Resources or Community Relations Department to find out if they offer such a program. If so, your employer may use a matching gift form. Please mail the form to: The OSA Foundation, 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036.

Make a donation for the future

Planned Giving through The Optics Trust: Many donors choose to sustain our ongoing work in a will and estate plan. Learn more. 

Legal Name: The OSA Foundation, Inc.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): 71-0913500

Contact Information:
Email: foundation@osa.org
Telephone: +1 202.416.1421
Fax: +1 202.416.6130
Mailing Address:
    OSA Foundation
    2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20036 USA

Contributions to the OSA Foundation, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, are deductible as provided by law. All donors receive special recognition and acknowledgements, unless they request to be anonymous. All donations to the OSA Foundation are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Optical Society of America. The OSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization registered in the state of Florida (Re. # CH: 29018). A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES (800-435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION.

OSA Foundation is a registered fundraiser in all states requiring registration.

Does your employer match charitable contributions?

Many employers do, so be sure to check with your Human Resources or Community Relations Department. You could double or even triple your support of the OSA Foundation!