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The ASTS Foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, therefore your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law. The Foundation is a nonprofit, operating since 2004. You should consult your financial planner or tax adviser to determine the exact tax advantages of any gift you are considering. We provide a letter of notification for all gifts. If you need an additional copy for filing purposes, please call 703-414-7870.
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Why Give?
“We are making this donation in honor of the late Dr. Thomas E. Starzl, acknowledged as one of the pioneers in transplantation, for his unmatched dedication to improving the quality of life to millions of people lives through innovative surgical techniques, research, and training of physicians and scientists across the globe.
"We feel that the ASTS Foundation is best suited to bring together scientists, clinicians from various specialties to support the dissemination of knowledge in the field of organ transplantation. It is our distinct honor to make this contribution to the Starzl Club through the ASTS Foundation."
Drs. Ashokkumar & Sushma Jain
How to Give
The ASTS Foundation is grateful to members and non-members for their generous support of the Foundation and its mission.
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Where is My Gift Going?
The ASTS Foundation strives to support research through grants to trainees, fellows, and faculty, but we need your help to continue transforming careers and supporting the discovery of new techniques and standards of care for transplant patients.
The research grants are an important part of ASTS’ mission and part of a portfolio of programs that benefit our members, which includes other initiatives such as the next phase of the ASTS Leadership Development Program. ASTS also works tirelessly to advocate for the field of transplantation as new regulations and laws are proposed and written, from pushing for the expansion of immunosuppressive drug coverage to vigorously advocating for transplantation to be included as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
ASTS needs your help to implement these programs and continue to create new opportunities. Donations of any amount to the ASTS Foundation are appreciated. No contribution is too small (or too large); donate $25, $100, $1,000, or more. With your 100% tax-deductible contribution, every dollar you donate helps further our mission.