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To become a donor, use either one of the following methods. In either case, you decide on the amount of your donation. We encourage you to help the IfA as much as you can. Your gift is fully tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
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Gifts and bequests to benefit the Institute for Astronomy are an important means of enhancing educational and research programs. They are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law and may be made in the form of securities or through estate gifts. Opportunities to support the IfA's education, research, and outreach goals include the following:
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