Make a Gift
Seventeen years ago, Claude Rwaganje set out with a simple but powerful goal: to help refugees and immigrants build brighter futures through financial education and career empowerment. Today, ProsperityME continues to turn that vision into reality. Your generous support provides continued opportunities for immigrants in Maine.
Make a donation today!
Ways to Give
There are many meaningful ways to support our mission and help immigrant and low-income Mainers achieve financial stability and success:
- Make a one-time online gift – Support our programs directly through a secure online donation.
- Make your gift a monthly donation – Provide steady, reliable support that sustains our programs all year long.
- Mail a check – Send your contribution to P.O. Box 8013 Portland, ME 04104.
- Give through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) – Recommend a grant to ProsperityME from your DAF.
- Donate stock or securities – Make a lasting investment in our future. *See below for details
- Become an event sponsor – Support our Annual Golf Tournament &/or our Annual Community Block Party
- Include ProsperityME in your legacy plans – Leave a lasting legacy through planned giving.
Emergency Rental Relief Fund
In early 2026, Maine experienced a surge in ICE activity that caused widespread disruption and fear. ProsperityME is raising funds to provide rental relief—helping families pay rent to avoid an increase in evictions. If you are able, please click the link below to donate to the Emergency Rental Relief Fund. We need your help more than ever so that Maine families can stay housed, recover, and move forward.
Annual Appeal
Your gift to ProsperityME goes directly to the economic well-being of individuals and families. Our work begins by addressing the need for financial education and ends with celebrating the success of clients who achieve their goals.
Please contact: [email protected] for more information
How to make a Stock Gift to ProsperityME
To transfer stock for ProsperityME, you simply need to provide your broker with the following information:
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
DTC Number: 0164
Account Name: ProsperityME
Account number 5829-8267
Address:
Phone Number 415-667-1009
For support 24/7:800-435-400
Please notify ProsperityME by email ([email protected]) or give us a call at (207) 797-7890 to provide a description of the stock (I.e., number of shares and which stock) so we can track your gift. Upon receipt of the shares, ProsperityME will send you a letter of acknowledgement. If we can be of further assistance, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Make a donation today!
FAQ
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes, ProsperityME is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
What is your Tax ID number?
80-036-2127
How should I address a check?
Make checks payable to:
ProsperityME
P.O. Box 8013
Portland, ME 04101
Where can I learn more about your financial information?
You can find our 990 annual reports on Candid: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/80-0362127
Who should I contact with donation questions?
You can email [email protected] or reach out to Amy Hatter, our Development Manager.
How do I make a Gift of Stock?
If you are currently holding securities that have grown in value for more than a year, donating them to ProsperityME may be advantageous. A gift of stock at its present market value allows you to avoid paying any capital gains tax and gives you a charitable income tax deduction based on the stock’s fair market value.
How to Donate Stock to ProsperityME:
To transfer stock to ProsperityME, provide your broker with the following information:
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
DTC Number: 0164
Account Name: ProsperityME
Account number 5829-8267
Address:
211 Main Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone Number 415-667-1009
For support 24/7:800-435-400
Please notify ProsperityME by email ([email protected]) or call us at (207) 797-7890 to provide a description of the stock (I.e., number of shares and which stock) so we can track your gift. Thank you in advance for your generous gift!
