Judicial Watch

Are donations to Judicial Watch tax-deductible?

Yes. Judicial Watch is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift, and estate taxes.

Can I receive email updates on Judicial Watch’s work against corruption?

Yes! Click here and register your email address to receive Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton’s weekly News Update as well as other urgent action email updates.

How do I make a donation to Judicial Watch?

There are several ways that you can join Judicial Watch’s fight against corruption. They include:

Check: Mail checks or money orders made payable to Judicial Watch at: 501 School Street, SW, Suite 500; Washington, DC 20024
Credit Card: Judicial Watch accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Please call us at 1-888-JW-ETHIC between 8:30am and 5:30pm EST. Or use our secure internet form.

Stock Gifts, Bonds, Securities and Wire Transfers: Judicial Watch welcomes gifts of stocks, bonds and other securities. A gift of appreciated securities allows you to take an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the asset to the extent allowable by law, regardless of the original purchase price.

Stocks can be electronically transferred or you can send us the actual stock certificate. For account information, or our wire transfer information please call our development office at 1-888-JW-ETHIC between 8:30am and 5:30 pm EST.

Charitable Gift Annuities: Judicial Watch is able to offer Charitable Gift Annuities in a number of states. To find out how you can make a gift that provides an income to you for life, contact our Development Office at 1-888-JW-ETHIC between 8:30am and 5:30pm EST.

Matching Gifts: Inquire with your employer as to whether they have a matching gifts program. When your employer matches your contribution to Judicial Watch you can double or even triple your gift’s effectiveness. Judicial Watch has received matching gifts from: Altria Employee Involvement Programs, GE Foundation, Kimberly-Clark Foundation, Inc., Lily Endowment, Inc., MassMutual Financial Group, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Program, Tyco Employee Matching Gifts Program.

The Amicus Society: “Fight corruption a little every month.” Members contribute to our shared goals and beliefs in the safest, most cost-efficient way. Your contribution is automatically debited from your checking account or charged to your credit card each month. Your regular tax-deductible contributions provide a steady monthly income and helps us defer our fundraising costs. Click here to download a form.

Planned Giving: Having a well planned estate not only ensures the proper realization of your wishes; it shows a true dedication to Judicial Watch’s fight against corruption and guarantees our ability to promote transparency and freedom for generations to come. To discuss planned giving please contact our Director of Development, Steve Andersen at 1-888-JW-ETHIC 8:30am and 5:30 pm EST.

Click here to read about different ways to include Judicial Watch in your estate planning.

Judicial Watch members who remember Judicial Watch in their estate plans are offered membership into the John Adam’s Society, Judicial Watch’s planned giving recognition society.

Click here to read about Judicial Watch’s John Adams Society.