About Kiva
Kiva is a nonprofit organization that provides crowdfunded loans to underserved entrepreneurs worldwide. By lending as little as $25, you can help individuals launch or grow businesses, access education, and build resilience against climate challenges. Kiva focuses on supporting women, refugees, and marginalized communities, ensuring financial inclusion for those who need it most.
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Lending with Kiva means 100% of your funds go directly to support borrowers, who repay loans over time. Donating helps Kiva expand its reach, scale services, and cover operational costs, enabling more people to access financial services globally.
Yes, donations to Kiva are tax-deductible in the United States. Kiva is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN 71-0992446. Donations made through lending are not tax-deductible.
To donate by check, make it payable to 'Kiva Microfunds,' write 'Donate All' on the back, and mail it to Kiva at 182 Howard Street, Suite 414, San Francisco, CA 94105. Include your mailing address for the donation receipt if needed.
Yes, you can leave a bequest to Kiva in your will or trust. Kiva partners with FreeWill to help you create a will or trust for free. You can also name Kiva as a beneficiary of retirement accounts or insurance policies.
Donations support Kiva's operational costs, such as sending staff to 80+ countries, building technical infrastructure, training volunteers, and expanding financial access programs. Detailed usage is outlined in Kiva's Annual Report.
Yes, many companies offer donation matching. Check with your employer or use Kiva's matching gift tool. If a form is required, email it to matchinggifts@kiva.org for processing.
For donations of $10,000 or more, contact Kiva's Strategic Partnerships team at majorgiving@kiva.org. Additional details are available on Kiva's donation page.
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