Donor Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make a donation to The Black Response (TBR)?

Thank you for your support! Below are the updated ways to contribute:

By Check:

  • Payable to: Aminga

  • Mail to:
    The Black Response
    1 Broadway, 14th Floor
    Cambridge, MA 02142

  • Memo line: Please write "The Black Response" to ensure proper allocation.

Online Donation:

Donor Advised Funds (DAF):

  • Notify us in advance: Email general@theblackresponsecambridge.com

  • Include in your DAF instructions:

    • Grantee: Aminga - Youth, Sports, Development Program

    • EIN: 85-1158100

    • Designation:"The Black Response" (required for proper tracking)

Important Details:

  • Legal Fiscal Sponsor: Aminga

  • Employer Identification Number (EIN): 85-1158100 

  • Always specify:"The Black Response" in memos, notes, or designation fields—regardless of donation method—to ensure your gift supports TBR's work with marginalized communities, immigrants, and undocumented families in Cambridge.

  • Will my gift be tax-deductible?

    • Yes, your gift will be tax-deductible! Our fiscal sponsor is Aminga, all donations to The Black Response Cambridge will be tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor.

  • What will my gift be funding?

    • The Activist Lending Library (ALL)

    • The Abolition and Alternatives Conference

      (April 2027)

    • The Massachusetts Prison Land Reparations Project

    • The Landscape of Alternatives Project 

    • Consciousness Raising, Community Education, and Workshops