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Donate to Neighborhood Alliance
Do you believe in the power of community?
Do you believe everyone has the right to live in a safe, active and beautiful neighborhood?
Do you believe in being a good neighbor?
If you answered yes, please join our efforts by donating today!
As a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations are welcome.
Neighborhood Alliance is funded through a variety of resources, including government contracts, private foundations, individual donations and neighborhood contributions.
Most neighborhood associations give an average annual gift of $100.00 or more.
Check with your tax professional, but most donations are tax deductible.
Click here to donate now
or mail your donations to:
Neighborhood Alliance, Inc.
1236 NW 36th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
"Donor-Restricted" Program Helps Neighborhoods Raise Funds
Most neighborhood associations are not a charity, or 501(c)(3) organization, and as such donors cannot deduct their gifts from their income tax. This makes it harder to solicit donations for specific neighborhood improvement projects. Neighborhood Alliance has a solution to this fundraising dilemma: have your donors donate to Neighborhood Alliance instead!
Seriously, this is what is referred to as the "Donor-Restricted" program. Your donors can donate their gift to Neighborhood Alliance and state on the check that it is ear-marked for your specific project (for example: Rose Hill Park Project). Neighborhood Alliance will mail your association a check for the full amount that was donated and the donor will get a letter they can use for tax purposes.
The only catch is that the neighborhood project must meet the mission statement of Neighborhood Alliance: “to create safe, attractive and healthy neighborhoods throughout Central Oklahoma.”
Wileman’s Eight Addition Neighborhood Association (between Penn and Villa, NW 62nd and NW 54th) used the donor-restricted contribution program to encourage residents to donate to their new entryway project and raised several hundred dollars. Westlawn Gardens Neighborhood Association (around N. Villa and Reno Ave.) raised over $7,350 for park renovations as well, and these are just two of the more than 30 neighborhoods who have taken advantage of this opportunity.
How does your neighborhood get started? First, you must decide on your project. Then write a letter to Neighborhood Alliance explaining… 1.) What your project entails 2.) Name, address and phone number of the neighborhood contact person for the project 3.) Timeline of the project (when you will be soliciting donations)
Neighborhood Alliance will send you a letter giving you permission to use the Donor-Restricted Contribution program along with all the details for submitting your contributions. We can even supply you with a template for a donation pledge form you can use while soliciting donations. Once you receive permission you can begin your fundraising!
Contact Neighborhood Alliance at 528-6322 for more information on how to get your donor-restricted project approved.
