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For nearly 75 years, the Population Council has been a driving force in global health and development, generating evidence to inform breakthroughs and improve people’s lives. Donors like you make this possible.

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The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, non-governmental organization. Our EIN is 13-1687001. Contributions are tax-exempt under U.S. IRS Code 501(c)(3). Please keep your receipt as your official record. We’ll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

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Population Council
Office of Philanthropy
One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10017

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Recommend a grant via your DAF provider using the Council’s tax ID (EIN 13‑1687001), or our DAF Direct link. Your gift may be eligible for a #HalfMyDAF match! Learn more below.

Frequently Asked Questions

#HalfMyDAF is a philanthropic movement that encourages donors to give more from their donor-advised funds (DAFs) by offering dollar-for-dollar matching opportunities. In 2026, the initiative has $2.5 million in matching funds available.

If you recommend a grant of $250 or more from your DAF to the Population Council and commit to spending down at least half of your fund’s balance by October 8, 2026, your gift will be eligible for a match in #HalfMyDAF’s twice-yearly drawings. If your grant is selected, the Population Council will receive a 1:1 match of up to $5,000. One nonprofit per drawing is eligible for a matching grant of up to $25,000.

To participate, you must submit your grant confirmation and spend-down commitment directly on the #HalfMyDAF website. Please note that the Population Council cannot complete this step on your behalf. Thank you for taking this extra step to maximize your impact!

Yes. To transfer securities to the Population Council, email philanthropy@popcouncil.org and provide the DTC transfer instructions to your broker.

Account at: Neuberger Berman Trust Company (NBTC)
DTC # 0226 / NFS
F/B/O Account # NBT002459
Account Name: The Population Council, Inc.
Tax ID Number: 13-1687001

Please note that stock transfers may not always include the donor’s name. To ensure that we can promptly identify and acknowledge your gift, we kindly request that you notify us directly of your pending stock donation, including the name of the security and the number of shares.

Yes. If you are 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to the Population Council. A QCD can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution and may reduce your taxable income, since the funds are transferred directly from your IRA to the charity. Please consult your financial advisor or IRA custodian to initiate the transfer.

There are many ways to provide sustaining support for the Population Council’s work, including bequests, charitable remainder and lead trusts, gifts of life insurance, and designating the Council as beneficiary of a pension plan.

A bequest can be simply stated in a will, “I give and bequeath to the Population Council (EIN 13-1687001) __ % of my total estate (or $___, or other property).”

Consult with your financial or tax advisor to help you decide which giving vehicle would best serve your financial and philanthropic objectives.

Yes. Many employers offer workplace giving programs that allow you to donate through automatic payroll deductions. Check with your employer’s HR or workplace giving department to see if this option is available. If forms or verification are required, please contact our fundraising staff at philanthropy@popcouncil.org so we can assist.

Your gift could be doubled—even tripled—with a matching gift from your company*. To find out if your company matches employee contributions to charitable organizations, contact your HR or giving department.  If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your HR, complete and sign it, and send it by mail.

Population Council
Office of Philanthropy
One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10017

*Some companies also match gifts by retirees and/or spouses. If you have questions, please reach out to our team at philanthropy@popcouncil.org.

You can select the tribute option when making your online donation or include the tribute information in the materials you send with your check. If you have any questions, please contact our fundraising staff at philanthropy@popcouncil.org or +1-212-339-0600.

Call +1-212-339-0600 or email philanthropy@popcouncil.org. Our fundraising staff are available to accept donations or answer questions from Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm ET.

You may update your contact information or change your email and mailing preferences at any time by contacting our fundraising staff at philanthropy@popcouncil.org or +1-212-339-0600.

Your email receipt will include a link to manage your online donations. If you experience any issues, please reach out to our fundraising staff at +1-212-339-0600 or philanthropy@popcouncil.org.

The Population Council is committed to safeguarding your personal information. We will never sell, trade, or share your personal data with outside organizations for their own marketing or fundraising purposes. We collect only the data necessary to support your engagement with our work, and we use it solely for the purposes for which it was provided. We also follow industry standards and organizational safeguards to keep your information secure and confidential.

For complete details on how your data is collected, used, protected, and your rights as a data subject, please see our full privacy policy and our donor privacy notice.

State disclosures

A copy of the Population Council’s most recent financial report is available here. Additionally, if you are a resident of one of the states below, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency or as otherwise indicated. Registration with any of these state agencies does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by any state.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING https://www.fdacs.gov/Business-Services/Solicitation-of-Contributions. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration (CH31998).

A full and fair description of the programs of The Population Council, Inc. and our financial statement summary is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above.

For the cost of copies and postage, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401.

The official registration and financial information of The Population Council, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.

INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT https://charportal.dca.njoag.gov/Charity-Registration/CHR-Public-Search-Page/. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.

You may obtain information on charitable organizations and obtain a copy of our latest financial report from the New York Attorney General’s Charities Registry at www.charitiesnys.com or, upon request from our organization at the address above, or by contacting the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, or calling (212) 416-8401.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ORGANIZATION AND A COPY OF ITS LICENSE ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE STATE SOLICITATION LICENSING BRANCH AT 1-888-830-4989. THE LICENSE IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE STATE.

The official registration and financial information of The Population Council, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Virginia State Office of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA; information is available by calling 360-725-0377 or visiting https://ccfs.sos.wa.gov/#/.

Residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305.

A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request.