UOAA HAS A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

We work toward a society where people with ostomies and intestinal or urinary diversions are universally accepted and supported socially, economically, medically, and psychologically. Donate to help a person in need and choose the fund that is most important to you.

The Phoenix Society

Donate $500 or more annually to UOAA and you can be a member of The Phoenix Society.

Choose Where Your Donation Goes

United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible.

Advocacy Fund Donations to this fund help UOAA to advocate on every front for the issues our constituents care about most and creates tools to empower people to expect more from their healthcare.

General Fund Giving helps UOAA create trusted resources, connects people in need to support groups and assistance, and maintain our educational website and organizational expenses.
Ostomy Awareness Fund  Your dollars help get our New Ostomy Patient Guide into the hands of those who need it the most and to spread ostomy awareness to new sectors of the medical field and society at large. Your donation also supports annual events such as Ostomy Awareness Day.
Memorial/Tribute Your tax-deductible tribute gift will honor or remember a loved one, and immediately support the mission of the UOAA.

Tax Benefit for Charitable Giving in 2021:
Charitable contributions are normally deductible only by taxpayers who itemize deductions. The CARES act of March 2020 and additional relief act of Dec 2020 allow deductions for cash contributions in 2021 by taxpayers who take a standard deduction instead of itemizing. For tax year 2021 this deduction is limited to $300 for an individual or $600 for a couple filing jointly. Check with your tax advisor whether you can take advantage of this deduction.

Other Ways to Give

Round Up App The Round Up App allows you to automatically donate the change from your credit or debit card transactions. Once you create an account, you do not need to use the app while making a purchase. Just swipe your card as usual. roundup.app/p/ostomy
Amazon Smile By following this link and shopping on Amazon, 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases will be donated to UOAA.
You can now use the Amazon Shopping App! Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select ‘United Ostomy Associations Of America Inc’ as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They’ll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on “AmazonSmile” within Programs & Features
3. Select “United Ostomy Associations Of America Inc” as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app

IRA Tax Free Charitable Contribution IRA owners who are 70½ or older can make a tax-free charitable contribution to UOAA. This is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). Please consult with your financial, tax or legal advisor before making any financial decisions.
Corporate Matching Gift Your current or former employer may offer a Matching Gift program, which could double or triple your donation. Click here for more information.

Legacy Giving

By remembering UOAA in your will or naming it as a beneficiary of a retirement account or other asset, you can make an impact.