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bioGraphic is part of the California Academy of Sciences, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the perks of Insider membership?
bioGraphic readers become Insiders because they value the quality and depth of the work we do and want to keep our journalism free for everyone to read. We do offer some perks, including: a quarterly Insiders-only newsletter full of special content; more frequent behind-the-scenes peeks at what we do; and opportunities to connect with the bioGraphic team of editors, writers, and visual storytellers.
Are you building a paywall?
No. We will continue to publish all of our stories online, making them freely available with no limits on the number of stories you can enjoy. Even if you can’t afford to support bioGraphic financially, your access to stories will not change. But if you value what we do and can afford it, please consider supporting us.
Can I donate using a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?
Yes. Be sure to note that your donation is to be directed to bioGraphic. The DAF can be sent to: The California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503. Tel 415-379-5405. The California Academy of Sciences Tax ID is 94-1156258.
Can I make my donation by phone or check?
Yes! To donate by phone, please have your credit or debit card handy and call our parent institution, the California Academy of Sciences, at 415-379-8000 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
Checks should be made out to the “California Academy of Sciences” with memo “bioGraphic magazine” and mailed to: California Academy of Sciences ATTN: Development Department, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA, 94118.
Is this donation tax deductible?
bioGraphic is part of the California Academy of Sciences, which is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of United States law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We will send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
For supporters outside the United States, donations are unfortunately not tax deductible at this time.
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