The Nonprofit FAQ

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Gifts In Kind International is a nonprofit organization that manages product-giving programs for hundreds of corporations, including many software developers. Qualified nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) status) may access donated software and other products in two ways: through a community agency partner (usually a United Way, volunteer agency, food bank or other outreach organization) or directly through Gifts In Kind. Gifts In Kind charges an annual registration fee based on budget and a nominal administrative fee for each donation that covers the cost of request processing, shipping and handling. Nonprofits do not need to be registered with Gifts In Kind to receive some software packages. Gifts In Kind distributes Attest Systems, Autodesk, Lotus Development Corp., Microsoft,
Novell and other software products. Visit the Gifts In Kind Web site (http://www.giftsinkind.org) for more information.

Gifts in Kind International

333 North Fairfax Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 836-2121

http://www.giftsinkind.org


Or:

(information from 4/93) Note: As with most corporations, cash grants may be limited to the geographic region where the corporation is located.

If you receive your first software as a gift, register it and you should be able to upgrade for minimal fees when future versions are issued.

Lotus Development Corp.

The Philanthropy Program

55 Cambridge Parkway

Cambridge, MA 02142

617-693-1667



Types of Gifts: Makes software donations to a wide range of nonprofits. Gifts in Kinds handles requests except in Boston area where they give directly. Provides cash grants to nonprofits mainly in Boston area that are trying to end racism or provide computer skills to needy people. Also provides free training in the use of computers to non-profit officials.

Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft Community Affairs

One Microsoft Way

Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-936-8185

Types of Gifts: Cash grants to nonprofit groups in the area where company is located. Gives free software to any charity that requests it through Gifts in Kind except for local WA agencies (who should write directly to the address above and enclose a copy of their 501(c)(3) determination letter).

Note: Microsoft's policies have changed. Visit the TechSoup website (listed above) for more recent information. — Ed.