Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, they are. We are a registered 501(c) 3 tax-exempt charitable organization. After making a donation online, you will receive a letter with our tax EIN number.
Do I need a Paypal account to donate?
No, you do not. Click on the link to make a donation. Enter the amount you wish to donate. Then scroll to the bottom page, and click on "Don't have a PayPal account? Use your credit card or bank account (where available). Continue." You will be then taken to a secure page. Paypal accepts all major credit cards.
I want to make a donation, but online? Can I write a check
Yes, you can. If you would like to send a check, please e-mail info@inspiredreamstoday.org or call (203) 417-9718 for details.
If I donate, where does my money go to?
All of the money goes directly towards Camp “I Have a Dream," "Lead Palestine," and our Summer Service Program. All staff members serve on a volunteer basis and do not receive a salary.
Specifically, your donation will go towards:
- Scholarships for refugee youth to attend college
- College preparatory materials
- Arts, sports, and school supplies
- Volunteer housing
- Program meals
What donations can do:
- $50 Will fund one year of school supplies for 5 refugee youth
- $100 Will provide a healthy lunch to 35 participants
- $250 Will fund two days of summer camp
- $1,000 Will cover a significant part of one year of tuition fees at Bethlehem or Birzeit University (top colleges in the West Bank)
Can I make a donation to a specific program?:
Yes, you can. Either online or in the memo line on the check, write the name of the following program you'd like to donate too.
College Scholarship Fund. The donation will pay for a student's tuition at a 4-year university.
Camp "I Have a Dream." Our five day summer program.
Lead Palestine. Our college preparatory program.
Summer Service Program. Our 10 week summer internship program for American college and graduate students.
For more information about Camp “I Have a Dream", click here.
What tangible results can I hope to see?
We are a results-based organization, and value both quantity and quality. Our goal is to have our programs reach as many youth as possible and by 2015 we plan to be operating in all 19 refugee camps in the West Bank. Our mentors and counselors work with youth over the summer but also throughout the academic year. We measure their progress and development using an evaluation method created by academics and former refugee youth who are now professionals. Tufts University and Stanford University have approved our research/evaluation methodologies.
Why should I donate money to Inspire Dreams, Inc?
We understand the limitations in the work we do. We cannot broker a peace deal, negotiate land treaties, or end political infighting. However, we see education as a tool for personal and economic development. Our programs seek to empower a disenfranchised sector of society and further their ability to become professionals contributing to Palestine's educational and economic development.
How do you ensure that my money does not fall in the wrong hands in the West Bank?
Our bank account is located in the United States. Every dollar we spend in the US and abroad is accounted for, and we keep receipts and file our taxes each year. Many of our financial sponsors, such as Oxfam International, require this, and we also do it out of good faith and practice.
What organizations have provided you assistance?
The Clinton Foundation, Kathryn Wasserman Davis Foundation, Oxfam International, the Pat Tillman Foundation, and Fred Foundation have all made monetary contributions. In addition, we receive a number of individual donations.
Can I discuss making a donation more?
If you have any additional questions about making a donation, please email us at info@inspiredreamstoday.org or call Executive Director Indra Sen at 1-203-417-9718 (US).
