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NEWS & EVENTS

- President Obama Issues a Proclamation in honor of Foster Care Month


JUNE 30, 2010
Farewell Celebration for our eight XOL Ambassadors as they embark on a trip of a lifetime.

PRESS RELEASE
June 15, 2010
Stacie Turner hosts "Extra-Ordinary Life" Bon Voyage Celebration June 30th.

January 21, 2010
BET Networks and P&G COVERGIRL Announce Commitment to DC Foster Girls

January 15, 2010
XOL KICK-OFF MEDIA ALERT

Journey to South Africa: Countdown to the World Cup

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Extra-Ordinary Life depends on donations and grants to support its important work. Donate today and make a difference in the life of a foster care child in DC. Proceeds support XOL programs and operations and enable us to take more deserving kids on XOL Journeys. All donations are tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

Become  an “XOL CORPORATE SPONSOR” ($10,000)
Become an “ACTIVITY SPONSOR” – and sponsor a local extra-ordinary activity ($5,000)
Become an "XOLSUPPORTER"

Donate what is in your heart  - "No gift is too small!"

Become a "VOLUNTEER" - we need your time and talents (please contact ericka@extra-ordinarylife.org)

 

WAYS TO GIVE

1. SECURE ONLINE DONATION

Please click below to make your tax-deductible
contribution via Pay Pal or Google Checkout. No gift is too small.

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2. MAIL A CHECK
Payable to: Pursuit of Dreams.
PLEASE specify EXTRA-ORDINARY LIFE in the memo of the check.

Mail to:
Extra-Ordinary Life
PO BOX 11902
Washington, DC 20008-1902

 


                                                                                       

DONATION FAQ’s

What is a "non-profit" organization?
A non-profit organization, often called not-for-profit organization is an organization that is not conducted or maintained for profit. The net earnings are devoted exclusively to charitable, educational, or recreational purposes for civic welfare.

Is Extra-Ordinary Life a Foundation?
No.  Extra-Ordinary Life is a Washington DC based program that operates within the Pursuit of Dreams Foundation.  Pursuit of Dreams is recognized by the IRS as a charitable 501(c)(3) organization (tax ID#20-4286392).  As such, all donations to Extra-Ordinary Life (through Pursuit of Dreams) is completely tax-deductible.

What are your sources of funding?

Extra-Ordinary Life depends on individual and corporate contributors to make dreams reality. We receive all of our support from a combination of gifts, grants, and contributions.

Are Contributions tax-deductible?
YES.  All contributions to Extra-Ordinary Life are completely tax-deductible.  Please make checks payable to:  “Pursuit of Dreams”.  In the memo line of the check, please specify “EXTRA-ORDINARY LIFE” Program.  Checks should be mailed to:  Extra-Ordinary Life Program, PO Box 11902, Washington, DC 20011. 

Will I receive a receipt with my donation?

Yes, all contributions will be accompanied by a electronic and/or paper receipt.

How do I document my gift(s)?

Cash and/or non-cash gifts can be documented when you itemize your deductions through the IRS Form 1040, Line 37 and Schedule A or IS Form 1120, Line 19.

Am I required to submit a receipt with my documentation?

For contributions of $250.00 or more, "The federal income tax law requires that before cash or non-cash charitable contribution of $250.00 or more can be claimed as a tax deduction, the taxpayer must have written substantiation from the charitable organization acknowledging the donation."

When you itemize your deductions (IRS Form 1040, Line 37 and Schedule A or IRS Form 1120, Line 19) for gifts by direct deposit, cash, credit card, or check, IRS regulations do not stipulate that you have to attach a receipt to the return or report. However, we recommend you keep records of your donations should the IRS perform a general audit to substantiate the amount you claimed as a deduction.

How will the value of non-cash gifts be determined?

As required by federal income tax law, non-cash gifts will be issued a receipt for the fair-market value. The fair-market value is the price that the item would sell for on the open market, or the estimated cash value of the item.

 

The Children We Serve?
Video - The Children We Serve
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Video produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation

XOL Kick-Off
Fundraiser Event

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Video clip run on BET International in 54 countries

 

To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world.

- Unknown

 

MAKING A DREAM A REALITY



Jelani Freeman, former foster kid who overcame the odds, with help from many friends, to earn his law degree. Read Jelani's inspiring story. Click here.

 

 

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