You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online.
Your donation will change the lives of people in need by providing emergency shelter and essential equipment. Whether you choose to make a recurring monthly payment or a one-time donation, or create a lasting partnership between your organization and ours, you will have a direct impact on the lives of people all around the world.
Popular Ways to Give
Donate Online
Make your tax-deductible donation here using a credit card, PayPal, GooglePay or ApplePay. Our secure platform is an easy and efficient way to support ShelterBox’s critical work.
Donate by Mail
Send your tax-deductible gift by mail by post-marking a check or credit card information by December 31st to:
ShelterBox USA Donations
PO Box 103299, Pasadena, CA 91189-3299
Make a Donation to Honor Someone
Make a gift in honor of family or friends, and opt in to share with them a special message from ShelterBox informing them of the impact you’ve made in the world.
Become a ShelterBox Builder with Monthly Giving
SHELTERBOX BUILDER: a person committed to building a future where no family is without shelter after a disaster. Become a ShelterBox Builder today.
Become a BuilderGive by Phone
Call our Supporter Care team on (805) 608-2400 to give by card to make a donation.
Major Giving and Partnerships
If you are a corporation or institution, please see our Corporate Giving or Partnership pages, or contact us for more information.
Legacy Giving and Bequests
Making a bequest to ShelterBox USA, a gift in your will or living trust, ensures future funding for life-saving aid. Add ShelterBox USA to your existing will or trust.
Contact UsRaise Funds in Your Community
Fundraise for Us
Go the extra mile to raising funds for ShelterBox within your community. Don’t worry if you’re stuck for ideas, we have lots of suggestions to turn fun activities into essential funds for ShelterBox.
Get StartedBecome a ShelterBox Adventurer
Have you ever dreamed of cycling the length of a continent? Summiting a mountain? Or rowing across an ocean? Now, you can give purpose to your passion by becoming a ShelterBox Adventurer!
Join AdventurersBecome a HERO Rotary Club
A ShelterBox HERO is a Rotary Club that has committed to making an impact in worldwide disaster response by giving $1,000, $3,000, $5,000, or $10,000 within the Rotary year.
Become a Hero ClubBecome a ShelterBox Ambassador
Ambassadors are the face of ShelterBox USA in their community and aim to raise awareness and funds about our work. We’re looking for people who are friendly, reliable, self-driven and are good communicators.
Learn MoreTax-smart Ways to Give
Charitable IRA Distributions
If you’re 70 ½ years old or older, donations from your IRA to ShelterBox USA can reduce your taxable income and can help meet a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Please note: When you make an IRA gift, please use this tool so we can track your gift and thank you.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Make a grant recommendation from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to give from money you’ve already set aside. This tool integrates with your DAF custodian, takes just a few minutes to use, and helps us track your gift.
Gifts of Real Estate
You can take care of yourself and provide for others with a gift of real estate. The sale of a home, commercial building, or investment property can provide tax benefits, generate income, and help people in crisis.
Cryptocurrency
A donation of appreciated cryptocurrency in support of ShelterBox USA can help you avoid capital gains taxes and earn a tax deduction.
Gift of Stock
By donating appreciated assets, you can save on two types of taxes by avoiding capital gains tax and often getting a full deduction for the value of your gift. When you donate stock, please use this tool so we can track your gift, send you the right receipt, and you can get the tax savings you deserve.
Susan Gigina in her kitchen where her husband now sleeps to make room for her and the 12 children they house in thier small temporary sleeping house. Their family home was flattened by TC Harold in April. Vatsari Village, Pentecost.
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Contact our Donor Support Team
Contact us with questions regarding your past or future donation, including requesting a tax receipt, modifying your contact information or your contact preferences,
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