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US Donors

Olive Ridley Project is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Chapel & York US Foundation to accept US donations for our benefit. This partnership allows us to save on the costs required to operate our own US 501(c)(3) nonprofit while still providing US donors the opportunity to support Olive Ridley Project with tax-deductible donations. Meaning your dollar stretches further allowing us to accomplish even more. 

How US Donors Can Make Tax-Deductible Donations

We recommend that all US donations above $250 to be made using one of the following ways:

1. ONLINE 

Online donations can be made through the Chapel & York US Foundation website at www.chapel-yorkfoundation.org/donate

Select ”Olive Ridley Project” from the drop-down list to ensure the funds reach us! Donations can be made using credit or debit card, processed via Stripe or PayPal, and are subject to a processing fee. 

2. WIRE TRANSFER 

For US security purposes, the Chapel & York US Foundation does not publicly list their bank account details. You may make a donation via wire transfer to the Chapel & York US Foundation by visiting www.chapel-yorkfoundation.org/donate/wire. Ensure you indicate “Olive Ridley Project” in the reference notes. Once you have completed and submitted the form, you will receive a secure link to access our banking information in order to complete your donation. 

3. CHECK 

Please download and complete the US Offline Donation Form and send it to the Chapel & York US Foundation along with your check. Checks should be made payable to Chapel & York Foundation and sent to: 

Chapel & York US Foundation 
1350 Avenue of the Americas
Floor 2, Suite 266
New York, NY, 10019 

Please note “For Olive Ridley Project” in the memo line.

4. GIFTS OF STOCK 

The Chapel & York US Foundation can accept donations of stock, on behalf of Olive Ridley Project,  through its Stifel Nicolaus brokerage account. Please visit www.chapel-yorkfoundation.org/donate/stocks-or-shares-transfer/ and fill in the form to receive instructions. Please indicate “For Olive Ridley Project” in your reference notes.

5. GIFTS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY 

To make donations of tangible gifts of property, such as collectibles, art, and so forth to The Chapel & York US Foundation on behalf of Olive Ridley Project, please contact the Foundation team at info@chapel-yorkfoundation.org for arrangements. Please indicate “For Olive Ridley Project” in your reference notes.

6. LEGACIES (BEQUESTS) 

The Chapel & York US Foundation can accept legacies, bequests and other planned giving instruments, on behalf of Olive Ridley Project. Please contact the Foundation team at info@chapel-yorkfoundation.org for arrangements. Please indicate “For Olive Ridley Project” in your reference notes.


If you have any questions or concerns about this, please do not hesitate to contact ORP at fundraising@oliveridleyproject.org. You may also contact Chapel & York US Foundation at info@chapel-yorkfoundation.org or call +1 646 867 0994.