Donate to the Foundation
Each year, the MDS Foundation awards grants to deserving organizations and projects, but we cannot do it without your help. The generosity of our donors is vital to the continued success of the MDS Foundation in working toward improving the oral health of Massachusetts residents.
Donations to the Foundation have helped fund projects providing oral health care to underserved populations across the state including, but not limited to, children, the elderly, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those who would otherwise not receive care.
Foundation District Challenge
What is the Challenge?
To win the Challenge, your District must be the first to complete one of the following requirements between January 1 and March 7, 2024. There will be a winner for each requirement.
- Get 100% participation of executive board members AND a $5,000 contribution from the District as an entity.
- Have the greatest percentage of District member engagement. Remember, every donation counts because it expands your engagement.
- Tally the highest total of individual contributions to the Foundation from your District members during the Challenge period.
Besides having bragging rights and knowing that you helped bring care to more residents in need, your District will be recognized at the MDS House of Delegates in June, and the winners will be featured on the MDS social media channels and in other MDS communications.
How Can We Activate Our Members?
To get members excited about participating, share this information in an email, post on social media, have a "donate time" at your next District meeting where you ask attendees to take out their phones and donate.
Future of the Foundation
We’re excited about the future of the Foundation and hope that Districts will share in the excitement! This profession gives us the gift of being able to help others. What better way to help than to provide a pathway for those in need with access to care?
Ways to Give
It is through the generous support of our donors that we are able to fund programs that increase access to dental care and education. If you would like to make a donation to the MDS Foundation, there are many ways that you are able to contribute! Give someone the gift of a smile today.
Ways to give:
- Donate online
- Mail a donation check (Make checks payable to the MDS Foundation and mail to: MDS Foundation, Two Willow Street, Southborough, MA 01745)
- Host an online fundraiser through Facebook for your birthday, or any time of year
- Host a fundraiser in your District to benefit the MDS Foundation
- Give an in-kind gift by donating services or supplies
- Honor a loved one or special occasion by making a memorial or tribute donation
Donor Recognition Levels
Gifts can be made in numeration or select from the giving levels below. If you are interested in making a large contribution to the MDS Foundation via a pledge, please contact Kevin Monteiro, MDS Foundation Assistant Clerk, at 800.342.8747, ext. 253.
Major Benefactors ($100,000+)
Benefactors ($75,000 - $99,999)
President's Society ($50,000 - $74,999)
Founder's Society ($25,000 - $49,999)
DerKazarian Society ($15,000- $24,999)
Morton Society ($10,000 - $14,999)
Salmon Society ($5,000 - $9,999)
Friends ($2,500 - $4,999)
Senate Club ($1,000 - $2,499)
Platinum ($500-$999)
Gold ($250-$499)
Silver ($100-$249)