Ways to give
Give close to home. Change a life nearby.
Every gift changes a life here at home.
When you donate to EAESSI, you fund free mammograms for uninsured women and scholarships for local students.
Give once, give monthly or double your gift. Every dollar stays in Northern Virginia.
Every dollar stays localMammograms and scholarships in Northern Virginia
Your impact
Your gift has a job. You choose it.
Here is exactly what happens when you donate to EAESSI.
Where does my donation go?
When you donate to EAESSI, your gift funds free mammograms for uninsured women, scholarships for local students and our youth leadership program. You can direct it to one cause or let us use it where the need is greatest. Every dollar stays in Northern Virginia.
Free mammograms
A gift toward a free mammogram helps screen an uninsured woman.
Scholarships
A gift toward scholarships helps a local student reach college.
Youth leadership
Workshops, service projects and mentoring for teens, free to every family.
Where needed most
Any amount, directed where you choose, makes a real difference.
How to give
Once or every month. Both change lives.
There is a simple way to donate to EAESSI for every budget.
Is monthly giving better than a one time gift?
Both help. A one time gift meets a need right now. Monthly giving gives EAESSI steady support to plan screenings and scholarships all year. Many donors start with a small monthly amount they will not miss.
One time gift
Give any amount, any time, in a few clicks.
Monthly giving
Steady support that adds up and is easy to set up.
Planned giving
Leave a lasting mark through your will or estate. Learn more.
Host a fundraiser
Rally friends, coworkers or your faith community. Learn more.
Giving Tuesday
One day of giving. A year of impact.
Mark your calendar and plan to donate to EAESSI on the biggest giving day of the year.
When is Giving Tuesday 2026?
Giving Tuesday 2026 falls on Tuesday, December 1, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It is a global day of generosity. A gift to EAESSI that day funds screenings and scholarships going into the new year.
Spread the word
Want to do more? Share our Giving Tuesday post with friends, or start a small fundraiser of your own.
Employer matching
One gift. Twice the good.
Your employer may double the money you donate to EAESSI.
How do matching gifts work?
Many employers match their workers' donations, often dollar for dollar. About 65 percent of Fortune 500 companies offer a matching gift program, according to Double the Donation. Give first, then ask HR or check your benefits portal for the match form.
Give
Make your gift to EAESSI.
Ask
Check with HR or your benefits portal for a matching gift program.
Submit
Fill out the match form. We confirm your gift with your employer.
Receipt right awayKeep it for your records
Tax deductible
Give generously. Save at tax time.
When you donate to EAESSI, your gift can lower your tax bill.
Are donations to EAESSI tax deductible?
Yes. EAESSI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Starting in 2026, people who take the standard deduction can deduct up to $1,000 in cash gifts, or $2,000 for married couples, according to CNBC.
Keep your receipt
You receive a receipt for your records right away. Keep it, since the IRS requires a written receipt for any gift of $250 or more. For advice on your own taxes, talk with a tax professional.
Common questions
What donors ask before they give.
Ready to give?
Give once or monthly. You receive a receipt right away.
Can I choose what my gift funds?
Yes. When you donate to EAESSI, you can direct your gift to mammograms, scholarships or where it is needed most.
Can I give monthly?
Yes. Monthly giving provides steady support and is easy to set up.
Is my payment secure?
Yes. Gifts are processed through secure channels, and your information is protected.
Will my gift stay local?
Yes. When you donate to EAESSI, your donation funds mammograms and scholarships in Northern Virginia.
Can my employer match my gift?
Many can. Ask HR or check your benefits portal, then submit the matching gift form.
Will I get a tax receipt?
Yes. You receive a receipt right away. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Give close to home
Open a door for someone near you. Donate to EAESSI now.
EAESSI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
About EAESSI
Evelyn Ancrum Education Support Systems (EAESSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Spotsylvania, Virginia. We help uninsured women get breast screenings and help Virginia students pay for college.
Giving with confidence
EAESSI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. This page is general information, not tax advice. Figures on this page come from these sources: