Louis Pasteur started a decisive battle for the progress of humanity. This battle is not over; it continues as long as new diseases appear. More than ever, scientific research remains an urgent priority. By making a gift to the Pasteur Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, you will support the research conducted at the Institut Pasteur and receive an income tax deduction in the United States for the fair market value of the gift.

Please click here to receive a complimentary copy of our new booklet "History of Gifts and Bequests made to the Institut Pasteur"

Way of giving :

Gifts by cash, check and credit card are fully tax deductible. If you wish to receive our DVD in recognition of your gift, please click here.

Gifts in support of our annual gala. Attending our galas is a way to meet other supporters and come together for a special event and a worthy cause. To receive a gala invitation, please send an email to the Pasteur Foundation with the subject line "Gala Mailing List. "

Coming soon : On-line donations

Gifts of appreciated securities or real property will eliminate or reduce potential capital gains tax liability.

A gift of an existing paid-up insurance policy that is no longer needed entitles the donor to a federal tax deduction of the replacement value of the policy. For policies with remaining premiums, the approximate cash value is deductible.

Planned gifts by will or trust

 

Regardless of the amount, a gift to the Pasteur Foundation by will or trust is a commitment to the future improvement of international public health. And, by including the Pasteur Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, in your estate plans, you can make your personal mark on the Institut Pasteur. Many of our friends in the United States have found this the simplest way to support Pasteurian research.

Planned wisely with your attorney and/or estate adviser, bequests to the Pasteur Foundation may take many forms:

The most direct way to provide for a charitable gift in your will is through a specific or percentage bequest.

Sample language :
I give to the Pasteur Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation organized under the laws of New York State and situated in New York City, the sum (or percentage of the estate) of (FILL IN) to be used in the manner its Board of Directors determines.

A residuary bequest directs that, after all specific legacies are distributed, the named institution receive the remainder of the estate.

Sample language:
I give to the Pasteur Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation organized under the laws of New York State and situated in New York City, all (or a percentage) of the residue and remainder of my estate to be used in the manner its Board of Directors determines.

You may also plan for an estate tax charitable deduction by naming the Pasteur Foundation as the beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy in your will.

By naming the not-for-profit Pasteur Foundation a beneficiary of your retirement account, you accomplish two things: you provide your estate with a charitable deduction and you alleviate the burden of income taxes that your heirs would otherwise have to pay on withdrawals.

A whole range of trusts (charitable remainder, annuities, etc.) whereby assets are transferred irrevocably to a trustee such as a charitable organization may be established to save estate taxes.
Please note that the above information is not intended as specific legal or tax advice. If you would like to include the Pasteur Foundation in your estate plans, please consult with your personal advisers.
For further information about gifts to the Pasteur Foundation, please contact Caitlin Hawke at 212.599.2050 or email: PasteurUS@aol.com.

Each gift makes a difference; no gift is too small.

A copy of the latest annual report may be obtained, upon written request, from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271.