Friends of El Refugio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena Inc (or simply “Friends of El Refugio”) is a nonprofit organization that was established in the United States to raise awareness of and promote the charitable activities of El Refugio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena in Costa Rica, as well as to provide financial support when possible. Friends of El Refugio is a public charity with tax-exempt status under IRC Sec. 501(c)(3). Donations can be made from anywhere in the world! Donations may be tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers.
(Note: Click here to view the Letter of Determination from the IRS granting tax-exempt status to Friends of El Refugio.)
When you give, you become our animal welfare partner and together we transform their lives and put an end to the suffering of dogs and cats.
Sustaining recurring donations are very much needed and appreciated! We receive no governmental assistance and rely on your generosity to continue this great mission..
Ways to donate
You can donate to Friends of El Refugio in many different ways:
- Donate using a credit card
- Donate using PayPal
- Become a monthly donor
- Donate by bank transfer or wire transfer
- Matching donations from an employer – double your donation!
- Create a fundraiser on Facebook
- Donate from a donor-advised fund
- Include Friends of El Refugio in your will
- Make a donation within Costa Rica (for Costa Rican taxpayers seeking a charitable tax deduction)
Donate by bank transfer or wire transfer
Donations may be made to Friends of El Refugio’s Bank of America account by direct deposit, electronic or wire transfer. For details and account information, please contact us at friendsofelrefugio@gmail.com.
Matching donations from an employer
Double your donation using matching donations! Many companies will match charitable donations made by their employees. Turn your $50 donation to El Refugio into $100 at no extra cost to you and help twice as many animals! If you are donating from our credit card donation page, you can select the Would you like your employer to match? check box and follow the instructions. If you are donating another way or do not see your company on the list, contact your company’s human resources department or email us at donations@elrefugiocostaballena.com.
Create a fundraiser on Facebook
You can create a fundraiser on Facebook for Friends of El Refugio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena, and you can share and invite people to donate to your fundraiser right on Facebook. Visit https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers/ for more information on how to get started!
Donate from a donor-advised fund
Do you have a donor-advised fund? Click the link below to look up your fund and donate!
Click here for additional information that you may need to complete your donation, including legal name, address, EIN number, and IRS letter of determination.
Include Friends of El Refugio in your will
You can make a bequest by including Friends of El Refugio in your will to leave a specific amount or percentage of your estate to help animals in need. This is a wonderful way to use your legacy to help animals for generations to come.
Donate to El Refugio’s account in Costa Rica (For Costa Rican taxpayers)
Are you a Costa Rica business? El Refugio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena is a registered nonprofit association in Costa Rica.
Friends of El Refugio is a public charity with tax-exempt status under IRC Sec. 501(c)(3).