Why give to MCLA

Mantle cell lymphoma is rare, aggressive, and underfunded. Your gift goes further here than it would almost anywhere else.

The only nonprofit in the world dedicated exclusively to MCL.

MCL is a rare blood cancer without its own dedicated advocacy organization. The MCLA was formed to fill that gap. 100% of our focus, funding, and community is built around mantle cell lymphoma and nothing else.

100% volunteer-run.

We have no paid staff. Operating expenses are negligible, which means the overwhelming majority of every dollar you give goes directly to programs that serve patients, caregivers, and researchers.

Led by patients and caregivers.

Our entire Board is composed of MCL patients and MCL caregivers. The people deciding where MCLA's resources go are the same people living the disease — which keeps the work honest and the priorities right.

Guided by the world's leading MCL scientists.

Our Scientific Advisory Board, which will be announced in June 2026, brings together the world's top mantle cell lymphoma researchers and clinicians. They review our research priorities to make sure we're funding what's most likely to move the field forward.

A U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity.

Contributions to MCLA are tax-deductible in the United States to the extent allowed by law. Our EIN is 41-4216382.

We focus on funding research that could lead to a cure.

We focus on the science that struggles to get funded elsewhere: the core biology of mantle cell lymphoma — the molecular and cellular mechanisms that drive the disease. Understanding that biology is how entirely new classes of treatment get discovered. It's slower, harder work than testing existing drugs, but it's the work that is most likely to move the needle in MCL treatment.

New tax deduction for 2026

Most donors can now claim a deduction for gifts to the Mantle Cell Lymphoma Alliance Foundation — even when taking the standard deduction. That could mean up to $1,000 in savings for individuals or $2,000 for couples filing jointly. This applies to cash gifts made directly to MCLA.

Subject to IRS rules and individual circumstances. Consult your tax advisor for details.

Give by Check

Prefer to write a check? Simply mail it to us — no online account needed, fully tax-deductible.

Mail a Check Anytime

Make checks payable to Mantle Cell Lymphoma Alliance Foundation and mail to:

Mailing Address

Mantle Cell Lymphoma Alliance Foundation
2810 N. Church Street, PMB 658002
Wilmington, DE 19802
EIN: 41-4216382

Include your name, mailing address, and email so we can send a receipt for your records. For gifts of $250 or more, a written acknowledgment is required for your tax deduction.

IRA Rollovers, Stocks & Donor-Advised Funds

There are many ways you can help end mantle cell lymphoma, and giving is one of the most impactful. Choose the one that best fits your intentions, and know that your generosity makes life-changing work possible — directly impacting the lives of MCL patients, survivors, and the families who love them.

IRA Charitable Rollover

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to MCLA — up to $111,000 per year (2026 limit, indexed for inflation). A QCD counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution and is excluded from your taxable income entirely.

  1. 1 Contact your IRA custodianTell them you want to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to the Mantle Cell Lymphoma Alliance Foundation.
  2. 2 Provide our informationLegal name: Mantle Cell Lymphoma Alliance Foundation · EIN: 41-4216382 · Mailing Address: 2810 N. Church Street, PMB 658002, Wilmington, DE 19802
  3. 3 Notify usLet us know your gift is coming so we can acknowledge it promptly and apply it as you intend.
Contact Us to Get Started

QCD eligibility requirements apply, including age 70½ or older and an annual per-person limit. MCLA does not provide tax advice — consult your IRA custodian or a qualified tax advisor before making a QCD.

Gifts of Stock & Securities

Donating appreciated stock directly to MCLA allows you to avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and deduct the full fair market value — a double benefit not available with a cash gift.

  1. 1 Notify us firstEmail us so we can provide current transfer instructions and ensure your gift is properly credited.
  2. 2 Instruct your brokerRequest a transfer of shares to MCLA's brokerage account. We will provide DTC participant number, account number, and MCLA's name.
  3. 3 Send a letter of intentSo we know the gift is from you, include your name, the stock name and number of shares, and any gift purpose.
Request Transfer Instructions

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Flexible Timing

You can give directly from your donor-advised fund right inside our online donation form — just select Donor-Advised Fund as your payment method. It works with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, and most major DAF sponsors.

Prefer to recommend a grant directly through your DAF sponsor's portal? Use the information below:

Legal Name: Mantle Cell Lymphoma Alliance Foundation
EIN: 41-4216382
Address: 2810 N. Church Street, PMB 658002, Wilmington, DE 19802
Purpose: Unrestricted general support

Please let us know when a grant is on the way so we can acknowledge it promptly.

MCLA does not provide tax advice. The tax treatment of donor-advised fund gifts depends on your individual circumstances — please consult your financial advisor or DAF sponsor regarding deductibility and any applicable rules.

Planned Giving & Bequests

A gift in your will or estate plan is one of the most powerful ways to create a lasting legacy for MCL patients and families.

Leave a Legacy Gift Estate Planning

A bequest to MCLA — a gift made through your will or living trust — costs you nothing during your lifetime and can reduce your taxable estate. It takes only a simple clause added or amended to your existing plan.

The most common approaches:

  • Specific bequest — leave a fixed dollar amount or named asset
  • Residuary bequest — leave all or a percentage of what remains after other gifts
  • Contingent bequest — MCLA receives the gift if primary beneficiaries predecease you
  • Beneficiary designation — name MCLA as beneficiary on an IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy (often the most tax-efficient planned gift)
Sample Specific Bequest Language

"I give, devise, and bequeath to the Mantle Cell Lymphoma Alliance Foundation, a Delaware nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 41-4216382), located at 2810 N. Church Street, PMB 658002, Wilmington, DE 19802, the sum of $________ [or: ____% of the residue of my estate] to be used for its general charitable purposes."

Sample Residuary Bequest Language

"I give, devise, and bequeath ____% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to the Mantle Cell Lymphoma Alliance Foundation (EIN: 41-4216382), for its general charitable purposes."

We encourage you to work with a qualified estate planning attorney. MCLA does not provide legal or tax advice, but we are happy to provide any documentation your attorney needs.

Let Us Know About Your Gift

Other Planned Giving Vehicles Life Income Gifts

Several planned giving vehicles provide you with income during your lifetime while ultimately benefiting MCLA. These require coordination with your financial advisor and are reviewed by MCLA's Board on a case-by-case basis:

  • Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) — provides income to you (or others you name) for life or a term of years; the remainder passes to MCLA
  • Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) — in exchange for an irrevocable gift, MCLA (or a third-party trustee) pays you fixed income for life
  • Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) — MCLA receives income for a set term; the remainder passes to your heirs

Contact us to start a conversation. We will work with your advisors to explore whether one of these vehicles is right for your situation.

Start a Conversation

Cryptocurrency Gifts

Another way to support MCL patients and families — now accepted through Every.org, with instant conversion to cash.

Give Crypto

Mantle cell lymphoma patients and families need us now more than ever — which is why MCLA is always looking for new ways to fund our mission. We are now accepting cryptocurrency.

From connecting patients with the latest clinical trials to building a trusted community for caregivers, every dollar we raise goes directly to work. Donating cryptocurrency to MCLA is easy — select your preferred method below and support our mission in minutes. You can donate anonymously if you provide your email.

MCLA accepts cryptocurrency gifts through Every.org, a 501(c)(3) intermediary that instantly converts your crypto to cash on our behalf. You never need to send us a wallet address.

  1. 1 Open our Every.org donation pageVisit every.org/mantle-cell-lymphoma-alliance-foundation — the donation form opens directly.
  2. 2 Select CryptocurrencyChoose from 93 supported tokens including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, USDC, and more.
  3. 3 Your crypto converts to cash instantlyEvery.org handles the conversion and sends the proceeds to MCLA. You receive an automatic tax receipt.
Give Crypto via Every.org
Hold crypto in a donor-advised fund?

Many DAF sponsors — including Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and Vanguard Charitable — accept cryptocurrency contributions directly into your DAF account. You can then recommend a grant to MCLA in cash. This is often the most tax-efficient path for larger crypto gifts. Log in to your DAF sponsor to contribute crypto, then use the DAF section above to recommend your grant to MCLA.

Cryptocurrency gifts may have significant tax implications, including considerations around cost basis, holding period, and fair market value on the date of transfer. MCLA does not provide tax advice — please consult a tax advisor familiar with digital assets before making a cryptocurrency gift.

Matching Gifts

Double — or even triple — the impact of your gift at no extra cost to you.

Employer Matching Double Your Gift

Many employers match their employees' charitable contributions, some at a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio. MCLA is registered in the Benevity Causes network — one of the most widely used workplace giving platforms — so if your employer uses Benevity, you can find us by name or EIN (41-4216382) directly in your company's giving portal. Check with your HR department or employee giving portal to see if your company participates.

  1. 1 Make your gift to MCLADonate online, by check, or through any method on this page.
  2. 2 Submit a matching gift requestLog in to your employer's matching gift portal and submit a request. You may need our EIN (41-4216382) and mailing address.
  3. 3 We confirm your giftMCLA will verify and acknowledge your contribution to help process the match.
Questions? Contact Us

International Donors

Supporters outside the United States — MCL knows no borders.

Give from Outside the U.S. Coming Soon

We are deeply grateful for supporters around the world. MCLA is a U.S. 501(c)(3) organization and is working to establish formal giving pathways that are tax-efficient for international donors.

Current options for international donors:

  • Online donation via Givebutter — accepts international credit and debit cards today. While a U.S. tax deduction requires U.S. taxable income, your gift is still fully received and deeply appreciated.
  • CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) — UK donors — As a U.S. 501(c)(3), MCLA Foundation is eligible to receive grants through CAF America. If you hold a CAF account and would like to give, please contact us and we will coordinate with CAF America to ensure your gift is received smoothly.
  • Chapel & York — UK, EU, Canada, Hong Kong, Switzerland — We are in the process of establishing a formal cross-border giving channel through Chapel & York. Once live, donors in these jurisdictions will be able to give in their local currency with potential local tax deductions.

Interested in making a significant gift from outside the U.S., or want to be notified when our international giving channels are live? Contact us — we'd love to hear from you.

Questions About Giving?

We're here to help. Whether you're planning a major gift, estate gift, or just want to know where your donation goes — reach out any time.

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