You can donate to The Blue Bird Circle or The Blue Bird Circle Foundation through several methods: online donations via our website, mailing a check, or contacting us directly for other donation options.

Donations to The Blue Bird Circle/Foundation support our mission to provide funding for medical research focused on pediatric neurology and childhood neurological disorders.

The purpose of The Blue Bird Circle Foundation is to build and manage an endowment to provide long-term financial support to the programs of the Circle.

Endowment funds are maintained in investment accounts which are managed by independent investment managers guided by the investment policy approved by the Board of Directors of the Circle and the Foundation, respectively. The performance objectives are to safeguard their assets and preserve the real purchasing power of their assets while earning investment returns to meet the Circle's operational requirements. The target performance objective is to seek returns on their investments that are in excess of the rate of inflation. The Circle and the Foundation seek to control risk and reduce volatility in the investment portfolio through diversification.

The information presented in this document is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor.

For more information contact The Blue Bird Circle Treasurer:

circletreasurer@thebluebirdcircle.com

Yes, The Blue Bird Circle accepts donations in honor or memory of individuals. You can specify this information when making your donation.

Yes, The Blue Bird Circle is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your donations are generally tax-deductible. However, it's advisable to consult with a tax professional for specific advice regarding your situation.

The Blue Bird Circle sends a confirmation acknowledgment letter  for all donations made online or by mail. If you don't receive one, please reach out for assistance.

Recurring donations can typically be set up through our donation platform on our website or by contacting The Blue Bird Circle directly. Options are for monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring donations.

Yes, you can specify if you want your donation to support a particular program or initiative run by The Blue Bird Circle. Please visit the Ways of Giving page for additional information or you may contact The Blue Bird Circle for information.

There are a variety of ways. You can provide for The Blue Bird Circle or The Blue Bird Foundation in your will, as a beneficiary of retirement accounts such as an IRA, 403 (b), 401 (k), as a beneficiary of an insurance policy, or beneficiary of a bank account under the payable upon death provision.

Below are a variety of gift options and sample wording for your will:

1. Undesignated gift
   Example: "I give and bequeath $25,000 to The Blue Bird Circle in Houston, Texas to be used for its general purposes."Example: "I give and bequeath ____ percent of my residuary estate to The Blue Bird Circle in Houston, Texas to be used by it for its general purposes."
2. Foundation gift
   Example: "I give and bequeath $25,000 to The Blue Bird Circle Foundation in Houston,Texas."
   Example: "I give and bequeath ____ percent of my residuary estate to The Blue Bird Circle Foundation in Houston, Texas ."
3. Restricted gift
   Example: "I give and bequeath $25,000 to The Blue Bird Circle in Houston, Texas to be designated to The Blue Bird Research Fund."
4. Contingent gift
   Example: "I give and bequeath ____________ to my spouse, if he or she survives me. If my spouse does not survive me, I give and bequeath ____________ to The Blue Bird Circle in Houston, Texas to be used by it for its general purposes."

Please visit the " Legacy Giving Information" sheet on this website.