Find the Giving Path That Fits You.
From a $25 monthly gift to a legacy bequest — every form of giving funds scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development for the next generation.
One-Time Gift
A single gift, fully tax-deductible, processed securely through Zeffy with zero platform fees — 100% reaches AELF.
- $25 funds scholarship materials
- $100 sponsors a student
- $500 underwrites a scholarship award
Monthly Giving — Sustainers Circle
Become a monthly Sustainer. Recurring gifts give us the budget confidence to plan programs further out and reach more students.
- $10/mo = $120/yr in scholarship support
- Cancel or change anytime
- Recognized in our annual donor honor roll
Employer Matching Gifts
Thousands of employers match employee donations to nonprofits like AELF. Many also match volunteer hours. Check with your HR or benefits portal.
- Most matches are 1:1 — some go 2:1 or 3:1
- Submit a match request with our legal name: Alpha Educational & Leadership Foundation, Inc.
- EIN / Tax ID: 59-3560158
Stock & Securities
Donating appreciated stock, mutual funds, or ETFs lets you avoid capital gains tax and deduct the full fair market value. Especially powerful in strong market years.
- No capital gains on appreciated assets
- Full FMV charitable deduction
- Wire instructions provided on request
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
If you have a DAF at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or a community foundation, you can recommend a grant to AELF in minutes.
- Grant to: Alpha Educational & Leadership Foundation, Inc.
- EIN: 59-3560158
- Designate “General Fund” or a specific program (ALPHA, AMA, Alpha Rise Academy)
Planned Giving & Bequests
Include AELF in your will, trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy. Planned gifts cost nothing today and create transformational impact tomorrow.
- Bequest in a will or living trust
- Beneficiary designation on an IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy
- Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Remainder Trust (consult your advisor)
Tribute & Memorial Gifts
Make a gift in honor of a graduate, mentor, brother of Alpha Phi Alpha, or in memory of a loved one. We'll send a personalized acknowledgment to the family.
- In honor of birthdays, graduations, retirements
- In memory of a loved one
- Personalized acknowledgment cards available
Corporate Sponsorship
Sponsor, underwrite or support our Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet, an Anniversary Scholarship Ball Table, a Chapter/Foundation Joint Giveaway. Tiered sponsorships benefits available.
- Logo placement and recognition
- Employee engagement & volunteer days
- Custom program co-branding
In-Kind & Passive Giving
Donate professional services, event supplies, or shop with retailers who give back. Every contribution — large or small — extends our reach.
- In-kind goods: books, laptops, gift cards, event supplies
- Pro bono services: legal, accounting, design, photography
- Passive giving via retailer round-ups and corporate cause programs
Legal & Tax Details
AELF does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your financial advisor or attorney about the giving option that best fits your situation. We are happy to provide brokerage transfer instructions, DAF grant details, or planned-giving documentation on request.