Donation Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions about donating to the American Lung Association

We welcome gifts that help us achieve our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Every single gift makes a difference. Below are some frequently asked questions about giving to the American Lung Association.

Yes. The American Lung Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization recognized by the IRS.

Our Tax ID is: 13-1632524.

Yes. We will send you a tax receipt following each gift.

Becoming a monthly donor is easy, you can sign up online; call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) and select option 2 or email [email protected].

See our top reasons to become a monthly donor!

Yes, you can change your monthly donation by calling the American Lung Association HelpLine at 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) and select option 2 or emailing [email protected].

Your card will be charged the same day your initial gift is received and will continue to be charged each month or quarter on that same date.

Ninety cents out of every dollar you donate goes to support our lung health research and program initiatives. You can view our financial information and annual reports on our Financial Statements page.

Read more reasons to give to the American Lung Association!

You can download it from our Financial Statements page.

We do! Use our search tool or talk to your organization's human resources department to see if your company will match your gift to the American Lung Association. We are also a member of Community Health Charities, a federation of more than 60 health charities that manages its workplace giving opportunities.

Yes. Please contact Cheryl Smoot at 312-801-7642 or [email protected], and she can help start that process for you.

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American Lung Association, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID: 13‑1632524.)

Page last updated: October 14, 2024

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