How can I make a gift to the Companions in
Courage (CiC) Foundation and how do I address my
check?
If you want to make a direct monetary
contribution, all checks should be made payable
to the Companions in Courage Foundation and sent
to our address at:
Companions in Courage Foundation
attn: Pat LaFontaine
P.O. Box 768
Huntington, NY 11743
(914) 325-4870
Other ways to donate, including sponsorship
opportunities, can be found on our website; just
click on the Donate Now button.
Is my gift to the CiC Foundation
tax-deductible?
The CiC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization,
and as such your gift is likely tax deductible.
(Federal ID #16-1493691). All gifts that qualify
as tax-deductible, however, are based upon
recent decisions and rulings upon federal tax
laws and regulations now in effect. Please
consult your attorney or CPA as to the
applicability of any items to your personal
situation.
How is the money used?
The CiC Foundation works with hospitals
throughout North America to deliver the “Lion’s
Den” rooms which use technology in the healing
process. Money raised by CiC is used to offset
the design fee for the creation of the rooms and
to fabricate the walls, ceiling and furniture
that give the Lion’s Dens their unique look and
feel. The CiC Foundation maintains the lowest
possible expenses by soliciting donations,
including administrative and operational
support, from some of our generous benefactors.
Partners such as Microsoft, Cisco Systems and
Full Armor provide technical support and
resources to connect these rooms.
Where will the money be spent? Location?
The CiC Foundation has experienced unprecedented
success through the installation of Lion’s Den
rooms at the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in
Westchester, NY; the Women and Children’s
Hospital of Buffalo, NY; and Morgan Stanley
Children’s Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian
Hospital in New York City. It is our intention
to move into communities throughout North
America as soon as possible.
The board of the foundation carefully considers
the applications of hospitals throughout North
America. Based on several factors, including
space availability within the hospital, and the
resources available to the hospital’s
development fund, the board makes the final
decision on where new rooms will be installed.
Can I make a pledge and set up a payment
plan?
Pledge payments may be set up annually,
semi-annually, quarterly, or on a schedule that
fits your situation. Payments may be made by
cash, check, credit card authorization, money
order, bank draft or stock. More information can
be found by clicking on the
Donate Now button.
Where can I see what the CiC Foundation does?
Please click on the News
tab on our website to
see the foundation in action and some of the
young people who have benefited from the
generosity of “companions” like you.
For more information on the CiC Foundation,
please write to the following address or call.
Companions in Courage Foundation
attn: Pat LaFontaine
P.O. Box 768
Huntington, NY 11743
(914) 325-4870
Will I have an opportunity to meet with Pat
LaFontaine?
Opportunities to meet Pat in person, or to see
what the CiC Foundation is doing for kids in
hospitals, are listed in the
Events section of
our website. Additional sponsorship
opportunities are available at each of our
events.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for
any of our events, or becoming a major donor,
please contact us by email at
CiC16@optonline.net
Can I get an autographed photo (puck, jersey,
etc.) of Pat LaFontaine from the Foundation?
Because of the volume of requests for
autographs, and the Foundation's small staff and
focus on Pat LaFontaine as an advocate for
children’s hospitals, (and not as a celebrity),
the Foundation cannot respond to such requests.
Can Pat LaFontaine speak at my event?
Pat has a very busy schedule and is not able to
attend many events. The Foundation will pass
along written requests that it finds
appropriate, but it cannot guarantee that he
will be available or that you will receive a
response from the Foundation.
Are there ways I can make a gift through a
will or some other opportunities such as a
trust, where I can receive an annuity?
These gifts are also referred to as “planned”,
“life income”, or “deferred,” gifts and can
provide an immediate income tax deduction, as
well as other benefits such as life income and
avoidance of capital gains tax. They are also
useful tools for estate planning. Some deferred
gifts, like bequests, provide gift and estate
tax savings. Charitable remainder unitrusts,
gift annuities, life insurance, and benefits
from IRAs and pensions are just a few vehicles
which our donors can use to benefit themselves
as well as the Companions in Courage Foundation.
If you are interested in any of these
opportunities, please contact us by email.
How much is expended for operational needs
annually?
The CiC Foundation has been the recipient of
some very generous gifts and donations in kind.
We have therefore been able to avoid most of the
administrative and operational expenses that
other groups face.
We pledge to our donors that we will continue to
strive to keep our costs down in order to
maximize the benefits of every dollar received.
For more details, please see our listing at
www.guidestar.com.
Is there anywhere I can go to learn more
about the CiC Foundation including financial
information?
Yes, please log on to our profile at
www.guidestar.com.
How do I sign up to be an CiC Foundation
donor?
Online Giving allows donors to make charitable
donations through our secure web site from the
convenience of their homes or offices. Click
here to donate. Donations can also be made by
check and sent to the foundation headquarters.
For additional info please call: 914-325-4870
Companions in Courage Foundation
attn: Pat LaFontaine
P.O. Box 768
Huntington, NY 11743
(914) 325-4870
Can I raise money for the Foundation?
The CiC Foundation welcomes “grass root”
campaigns by “companions” looking to make a
difference in their community. We are grateful
for the support of people throughout the country
who raise money for us through benefits,
auctions, triathlons, etc. Due to the fact that
we have a small staff and there are many
generous people who want to support our efforts,
we are not always able to provide direct
logistical or personnel support outside of the
fundraising events organized in-house. For
additional info please email:
CiC16@optonline.net
Can I volunteer?
Because we are a small office, it is difficult
to accommodate all the wonderful, enthusiastic
people who want to give their time and energy to
our cause. However, we do recommend that those
who want to volunteer consider children's
hospital advocacy and awareness work at the
local and national level.
What exactly is "Network for Good"?
Network for Good is an organization dedicated to
helping legitimate charities to raise funds by
offering operational and administrative
expertise. Not every "charity" is accepted for
inclusion in the Network for Good.
By using the facilities of Network for Good, the
CiC Foundation can keep its overhead down,
thereby allowing us to use more of the money
donated for our programs, and less for our
expenses.
For more information, please see their website
at
www.networkforgood.com.
If I contact the CiC Foundation, or if I make
a donation or become a sponsor, what happens to
the information I give?
The CiC Foundation will not share any of your
personal information with anyone. Your
information may be shared with Network for Good
solely for the purpose of accepting the
donation. Please see the Network for Good
website
(www.networkforgood.com) to review their
privacy policy.
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