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The DeCoste Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution supports scholarships, grants, emergency assistance, and community programs for military families, veterans, and Gold Star families across Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Hampton Roads, Virginia.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3)
Tax ID: 81-2892439
EIN for your records and tax filings
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Est. 2016
Scott DeCoste Memorial Scholarship Inc.
Ways to give
One-Time Gift
Make a single contribution of any amount. Every gift, large or small, helps fund the programs this foundation was built on.
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Where your support goes
Funding real programs for real families
Every dollar raised by the DeCoste Memorial Foundation is directed toward the programs we operate — scholarships, veteran education grants, emergency assistance, youth activity support, service dog support, and community initiatives. We do not promise that a specific gift will fund a specific recipient, but we are committed to transparency about how funds are used. If you have questions about how contributions are allocated, please contact us.
Scholarships
Veteran Education & Workforce Grants
Emergency Assistance
Youth Activity Grants
Service Dog Support
Community Initiatives
Tax deductibility
The DeCoste Memorial Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the legal name Scott DeCoste Memorial Scholarship Inc. (EIN: 81-2892439). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You will receive a donation receipt by email that you may use for tax purposes. Please consult a tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
Legal name: Scott DeCoste Memorial Scholarship Inc.
DBA: DeCoste Memorial Foundation
EIN: 81-2892439
Your donation receipt
After completing your gift through PayPal, you will receive a receipt from PayPal confirming your transaction. For memorial or tribute gifts, or if you need a specific acknowledgment letter for tax purposes, please email us at [email protected] and we will provide one promptly.
Your privacy
The DeCoste Memorial Foundation does not sell, rent, or share donor information with third parties. Your contact information is used only to acknowledge your gift and communicate about foundation programs if you choose to stay in touch. You may opt out of communications at any time by emailing [email protected].
Questions about giving?
We are here to help
If you have questions about making a gift, need a donation acknowledgment letter, want to discuss a memorial gift, or are interested in a partnership or sponsorship, please reach out.
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