"Generosity in Action" is a designated fund managed by Philanthropic Ventures Foundation in Oakland California.

Checks can be made payable to "Philanthropic Ventures Foundation" and sent to the address below. Please put "Generosity in Action - ( you can name a specific project if you wish)" in the memo line on your check. PVF will receive the funds, assign them to the Generosity in Action account and provide a receipt to the donor confirming that their donation is tax deductible.

PVF is a 501(c)(3) public charity located in Oakland, California, dedicated to expanding philanthropy and to working with donors to maximize the impact of their charitable giving. For more information refer to the website at www.venturesfoundation.org.

Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
1222 Preservation Park Way
Oakland, CA 94612-1201
Telephone (510) 645-1890

President: Bill Somerville

[As of January 2005 Duncan Beardsley serves on the Board of Philanthropic Ventures Foundation.]

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Donations can be made by check and mailed to the address to the right.

Donations can be made over the internet directly to PVF/Generosity in Action.

Note: Once at PVF/Donate page, locate the section "Designated Funds" - click the button for "Generosity in Action" - and specifiy the project in the text box."
Note that there is a 3% administrative fee for internet transactions

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