Donate
Your contribution to Awake will help build and sustain a community that makes a real difference to those impacted by sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. However you choose to give, we are grateful for your commitment and generosity in support of our mission!
Support Our Mission
One-time donations of any amount, large or small, are greatly appreciated and help sustain our important work. As a growing, grassroots nonprofit with a small budget, every dollar makes a difference to Awake, and we promise to spend carefully in fulfilling our mission. Your donation today will help us sustain our Survivor Circles, Courageous Conversations, and prayer opportunities, while allowing us to dream for the future. Just click on the button below to donate through our trusted payment processor using credit card, PayPal, Venmo, or Google Pay.
Become An Awake Ally!
The Awake Allies Monthly Giving Circle is a special group of supporters who invest in our programs year-round by establishing a regular contribution via credit card or PayPal. Their ongoing support helps inform our budget and long-term plans. You can become an Awake Ally with your ongoing monthly gift of any amount – $10, $20, $50, or more. Awake Allies receive a periodic video greeting with behind-the-scenes updates from our Executive Director or another Awake leader. Thank you for considering partnering with Awake in this unique way!
You can also donate by sending a check payable to Awake Ltd. to:
Awake
4230 N. Oakland Ave #136
Shorewood, WI 53211
Questions? Please contact us at connect@awakecommunity.org.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Awake Ltd. is a 501(c)(3) public charity as determined by the IRS and a registered charity in the State of Wisconsin. Our EIN is 84-4590798.
Other Ways to Give
Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Awake is a qualified nonprofit to receive DAF funds. If you have a DAF through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or another provider, you can easily recommend a gift to Awake, Ltd. You can also set up recurring DAF grants or name Awake as a beneficiary of your fund.
Include Awake in Your Estate Plans
A legacy gift ensures your values and compassion continue to make an impact for years to come. Include Awake in your will or living trust with a simple bequest. Name Awake, Ltd as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or Donor-Advised Fund.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to Awake. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and may reduce your taxable income. Ask your IRA custodian to send a direct transfer to Awake, Ltd.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many employers will match donations to qualifying nonprofits. Check with your human resources or personnel department to see if your company participates in a matching gift program.
