Your contributions help ACSM researchers ignite scientific discovery, break down barriers, find solutions and provide hope for a better life.
The ACSM Foundation receives, administers and disburses funds to support the College’s educational, scientific and charitable purposes. Each year the Foundation awards approximately $100,000 in research grants and scholarships.
To sustain and build these funds, the Foundation conducts ongoing fundraising efforts.
The ACSM Foundation offers a variety of giving options to help donors support research, education and future leaders in sports medicine and exercise science. Whether you prefer to make an immediate gift or include the Foundation in your long-term charitable plans, we are grateful for your support.
Contact Information:
Legal Name: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc
Address: 6510 Telecom Dr, STE 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 31-1096390
Phone: 317-637-9200
Email: foundation@acsm.org
Make a secure online gift to support the ACSM Foundation and its mission.
Give by Mail
Checks may be made payable to the ACSM Foundation and mailed to 6510 Telecom Dr, STE 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Please include:
Giving appreciated stock or mutual funds that you have owned for more than one year may provide you significant tax advantages. Donors may avoid capital gains tax while also receiving a charitable income tax deduction based on the fair market value of the securities.
Please notify the ACSM Foundation at foundation@acsm.org prior to initiating a stock transfer so we may properly process the donation. All transfer information will be provided after you contact the ACSM Foundation. Once received, Foundation and Finance representatives will support you through the process. Typically, once securities are received, they will be sold and the value of the gift will be based on the sale proceeds.
Planned gifts allow donors to create a lasting legacy while supporting the future of exercise science and sports medicine. You may include the ACSM Foundation in your estate plans through a will or revocable living trust by using the following sample language:
“I give to the ACSM Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 6510 Telecom Dr, STE 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278, Federal Tax ID 31-1096390, the sum of $____ or ____% of my estate for its general purposes or for the following purpose: ______.”
Please notify the ACSM Foundation at foundation@acsm.org of planned gifts so we may properly process, acknowledge, and direct your gift.
Naming the ACSM Foundation as a beneficiary of certain assets is one of the simplest ways to create a lasting impact. Beneficiary designations can often be completed in minutes and updated at any time without revising your will.
You may designate the ACSM Foundation as a beneficiary of:
How to Make a Beneficiary Designation
Why Consider This Option?
Retirement accounts can be among the most heavily taxed assets passed to heirs. Naming a charitable organization as a beneficiary may reduce tax burdens on your estate while supporting a cause that is important to you.
For donors age 70½ or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an IRA may offer significant tax benefits. A QCD allows you to transfer funds directly from your IRA to the ACSM Foundation without including the distribution in your taxable income, subject to IRS guidelines.
To get started:
ACSM Foundation and Finance representatives will coordinate with your IRA administrator to complete the necessary transfers. Upon completion, the Foundation will acknowledge and allocate your contribution.
Organizations can support the Foundation through:
Contact us at foundation@acsm.org to explore opportunities to partner with us.
Yes. The ACSM Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Yes. Donors may designate gifts to eligible Foundation funds or to the unrestricted fund.
Yes. Receipts are provided electronically at the time of the donation. Additionally, a year-end acknowledgement summary will be electronically distributed in January of the following year.
Yes. Donors may request anonymity through the online donation process. For all other donations, please contact the Foundation to request anonymity with your donation.
Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, accounting or financial planning advice. Please consult your financial, tax, or legal advisor regarding your individual situation.
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