Donor Privacy

Take Heart Foundation is committed to honoring the trust and generosity of our donors. This Donor Policy Statement outlines the principles that guide how we receive, use, recognize, and protect charitable contributions.

1. Use of Donations

All donations made to Take Heart Foundation are used to support the organization’s charitable mission, programs, and operations as determined by the Foundation’s leadership and Board of Directors.

  • Contributions designated for a specific program or purpose will be used in accordance with the donor’s intent whenever possible.

  • If a designated program is fully funded, discontinued, or cannot be completed as originally described, the Foundation reserves the right to redirect funds to the most closely aligned purpose consistent with its mission.

  • Donations are non-refundable except where required by law or in cases of documented error.

2. Donor Rights

Take Heart Foundation affirms the principles of widely accepted nonprofit donor rights. Donors have the right to:

  • Be informed of the Foundation’s mission and how donated funds will be used

  • Know that the organization is governed responsibly and uses resources prudently

  • Receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition

  • Have their personal and financial information treated with respect and confidentiality

  • Ask questions and receive prompt, truthful responses

  • Request that their name be removed from mailing or solicitation lists

3. Gift Acceptance

Take Heart Foundation accepts charitable gifts in forms consistent with its mission and legal obligations, including:

  • Cash, checks, and electronic payments

  • Publicly traded securities or other approved non-cash assets

  • Planned or legacy gifts, subject to review

The Foundation reserves the right to decline any gift that:

  • Is inconsistent with its mission or values

  • Would impose undue financial, legal, or administrative burden

  • Contains conditions the Foundation cannot reasonably fulfill

4. Donor Privacy and Confidentiality

Take Heart Foundation respects donor privacy.

  • Donor names, contact information, and giving history are kept confidential and used only for legitimate organizational purposes.

  • The Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade donor information.

  • Information may be shared with trusted service providers solely to process donations or support operations, and only under confidentiality obligations.

For additional details, please refer to the Foundation’s Privacy Policy available on our website.

5. Acknowledgment and Tax Compliance

Take Heart Foundation provides written acknowledgment of donations in accordance with applicable tax laws.

  • Donors are responsible for determining the tax deductibility of their contributions.

  • No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions unless explicitly disclosed.

6. Stewardship and Transparency

The Foundation is committed to responsible stewardship of charitable funds.

  • Financial records are maintained in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.

  • The organization seeks to operate with transparency and accountability to donors, beneficiaries, and the public.

7. Changes to This Policy

Take Heart Foundation may update this Donor Policy Statement from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on www.thf1633.org with the effective date noted above.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Take Heart Foundation
Website: www.thf1633.org
Email: contact@thf1633.org
Address: P.O. Box 790012 Middle Village, NY 11379