You can be a bright spot
By donating to the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation, you’re acting as a beacon of light and hope for those in need. 100% of your donation will be applied to our two part mission as we are 100% volunteer.
Featured Event
Shine Bright with Us
The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation holds numerous events throughout the year to raise the money and awareness needed to further our mission. Check out our events to see how you can get involved!
VOLUNTEER
There is always much to be done at events and we could use your help. Want to put your talents to use for a good cause? Check out our volunteer opportunities!
VOLUNTEER
- Help at events: set up, clean up, serve
- Attend an Event
- Host an Event
- Help with mailings
- Help with gift wrapping
Call 631-743-9555 or email info@thomasmiloscia.com for current opportunities
FUNDRAISE
There is always much to be done at events and we could use your help. Want to put your talents to use for a good cause? Check out our volunteer opportunities!
FUNDRAISE
- Participate in our annual Long Island Marathon Fundraiser
- Personal fundraiser: Birthday, anniversary, graduation, shower
- Facebook Fundraiser
- High School Class Reunion Philanthropy
- Fun Competition among High Schools
- Dinner Parties
- Concerts
- Car Wash
- Dance-a-thon
- Ask your company to get involved
- Add our foundation to your companies list of charities
- Ask your employer to become a matching donor
- Bake Sale
- Basketball, Dodgeball, Tag-football competition
- Fraternity or Sorority Philanthropy
DONATE BY MAIL
DONATE BY MAIL
On behalf of the Thomas Matthew Milosica Foundation, we would like to thank you for your donation to support our mission. Please download, fill out and mail your donation to:
The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 91
Pt. Jefferson, NY 11777
MEMORIAL DONATION
MEMORIAL DONATION
The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation would like to express our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. We are hopeful that by making a gift to our foundation in memory of your loved one, you will be somewhat comforted knowing your gift will be helping an adolescent or young adult cancer patient.
Please send check made out to the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation and the completed form below to:
The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 91
Pt. Jefferson, NY 11777
A receipt will be sent to the Donor Address on the form for tax purposes.
MONTHLY DONATION
MONTHLY DONATION
By becoming a monthly donor, you are helping to ensure ongoing support for our mission. Whether you choose AYA Cancer Support or Chaminade Scholarship, your scheduled monthly donations reduce the need for us to fundraise and can then spend more time helping those in need.
LEGACY DONATION
LEGACY DONATION
Planned giving allows you to take the time now to leave a legacy that is an enduring expression of your deeply-held values while also taking care of your loved ones. A planned gift is also your investment in a better world by supporting the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation’s mission.
Use this sample Legacy Giving Language to bring to your professional advisor to be written into your will as part of your legacy planning:
“I give, devise, and bequeath _____(a certain sum, a percentage of the estate, or the remainder of the estate) to The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation, Inc. (Tax ID # 81-1835042)”
These assets can also be left to the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation without altering your will:
- IRA
- 401K
- Bank or Brokerage Account
- Life Insurance Policy
Please let us know if you have included The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation in your legacy plans so we may thank you. Additionally, please call us if you would like to consider an endowment in your name or in the name of a loved one.
Call 631-743-9555 to discuss a named endowment.
*Always consult your attorney for the best advice when altering your will and your tax advisor when making financial decisions that may affect your taxes.
STOCKS, BONDS AND OTHER ASSETS
STOCKS, BONDS AND OTHER ASSETS
Giving a gift of publicly traded stock that has increased in value and that you have held for more than a year, may provide you with substantial tax benefits. Please consult your tax advisor or financial planner for specifics.
For stock that is currently held in a brokerage account, your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock via a direct transfer to The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation.
Please note the following:
- Brokerage House: Fidelity Investments
- Account Name: Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation, Inc.
- Tax Identification Number: 81-1835042
- DTC Number: 0226
- Account Number: Z48-750837
- Reference: Donor Name (For proper gift acknowledgement)
MATCHING GIFT
MATCHING GIFT
Check with your employer to see if your company will match your gift to our foundation. Here are some companies who match:
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
We would be thrilled for your company’s support and advocacy. Here are some ways you can help.
- Become our Giving Tuesday corporate match
- Add The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation to your list of charities for employee donations
- Offer matching donations to The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation
- Create a friendly competition among employees to raise funds
- Sponsor one of The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation’s events
- Create your own fundraising event for The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation
- Encourage your employees to participate in our annual Long Island Marathon Walk/Run
- Make contributions to our Gifts In Kind program
GIFTS IN KIND
GIFTS IN KIND
Gifts in Kind serve several purposes. The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation can use your donated gifts to provide assistance to cancer patients and their families at Thanksgiving, during the December holidays and in our “be a bright spot” gift bags. Your donations of gifts can also be used at our fundraising events.
Grocery Gift Cards:
- Shop Rite
- Stop & Shop
- Walmart
- Visa
- Mastercard
Items for the December Holidays:
- Gift cards to department stores
- Dick’s
- JC Penny
- Walmart
- Amazon
- Gift Wrap
- Gift Boxes
Gifts for Fundraising Events:
- Sporting Event in NY Metro Area
- Air Miles
- Hotel Vouchers
- Use of Timeshare or Vacation Home
- Theater/Movie Tickets
- Restaurant Gift Cards
- Department Store Gift Cards
- Round of Golf for 4
- Winery Tour for 4
- Concert Tickets
Mail your gift cards to: Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation, P.O. Box 91, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Call 631-743-9555 or email: info@thomasmiloscia.com for more information.
OTHER ASSETS
OTHER ASSETS
Gift your unneeded Life Insurance to the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation.
If you are over the age of 70, gift part or all of your Traditional/Roth IRA distribution to the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation.
If you have another idea of how to make contributions to the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation, please call 631-743-9555 to discuss
*Always consult a tax advisor when making decisions that may affect your taxes
AMAZONSMILE
AMAZONSMILE
When you shop with AmazonSmile, Amazon will set aside 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases for the charity of your choosing. Once you’ve logged into smile.amazon.com, search for the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation and select our organization to earn cashback on our behalf.
EBAY
EBAY
Please visit our eBay store to purchase foundation merchandise or items donated to the foundation for sale. All proceeds from these sales go directly towards the mission of the foundation.
If you have your own eBay store or you make other purchases from eBay, you can designate The Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation, Inc. as the charity you would like to donate a percentage of your sales to.
Share Our Story
The easiest way you can support the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation is to tell Thomas’s story. By spreading his mission and embodying his values, not only do we preserve the memory of Thomas, but we accomplish the work he set out to do. Share our story, events, and fundraisers on social media to help us grow our community and our impact.