Why Give

A strong foundation begins with you. The North Carolina Dental Society Foundation is the affiliated 501c3 charity of the Society, dedicated to MOM clinics, children’s initiatives, grants to local clinics and so much more! Across the state, dental professionals are committing themselves to better oral health for North Carolinians via the Foundation – through donations, volunteering time and providing services to those in need – over 65,000 patients at this point!

You can give a one-time gift, contribute in installments, or make a gift in honor of your colleagues, staff, family or friends! We appreciate your generosity to help us help others.

Other Ways to Support the Foundation

In addition to traditional methods of giving, the Foundation offers other vehicles such as a gifts of stock and planned gifts, including bequests, life insurance policies and charitable trusts, which can offer donors tax savings while making a significant contribution to the Foundation. There are many ways to get involved in the work of the Foundation and its charitable programs.

• Make a gift of stock

Take advantage of a year-end tax deduction while making a significant contribution to the Foundation. It’s very easy! For further information, please contact Laura Ridgeway, Executive Director of the Foundation, at (919) 439-2377.

• Shop at AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same prices and shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of eligible purchases to the charity of your choice.

Start shopping in support of the Foundation now.