OUR 501(c)3 STATUS Your Gift Matters—And It's Fully Tax-Deductible.
Stroke Buddies is proud to be an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity since October 21, 2021. This designation reflects our full compliance with federal nonprofit standards and affirms that your donations are 100% tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.
📜 EIN: 87-3135180
IRS Determination Date: October 21, 2021
Public Charity Classification: 509(a)(2)
Why This Matters
Being a registered 501(c)(3) means we are held to the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and public service. It ensures that:
We operate for the public good—not for private benefit
We maintain financial integrity and reporting compliance
Your gifts are fully eligible for tax deductions
We’re qualified to apply for grants, employer-matching programs, and charitable sponsorships
Where Your Donation Goes
As a nonprofit built by stroke survivors, for stroke survivors, your contributions go directly toward:
Free recovery tools and videos for survivors and caregivers
Mental wellness support and online meetings
Expert-led educational programming (Stroke Roadmap, Recovery & Science)
Upcoming tech tools like the AI Stroke Assistant and private social platform
Expanding global reach to help more people who feel alone in their recovery