Make UC Berkeley Safe — Support Our Mission SafeBears is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contributions directly fund our student advocacy, educational programs, and safety initiatives. Choose how you would like to give below:
Standard Card & ACH
Give instantly using your credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank account via our secure processor.
Frequently Asked Questions (or "Quick Questions")
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→ Yes, SafeBears is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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→ Select the "Monthly" toggle once you click through to the card and bank processor.
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→ Many corporate employers match donations—check with your HR department to double your impact!
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→ Yes! All transactions processed through our Anedot Donation Form use bank-grade encryption, and DAF grants are handled securely end-to-end via Chariot.
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→ Your contributions directly fund student safety education, safety tracking resources, campus advocacy, and our broader community initiatives.
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→ A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable account (like Fidelity or Schwab Charitable) that lets you take an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants over time.
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→ Click Donate with DAFpay (right), select your provider from over 1,000+ options, and authenticate to complete your grant in 3 clicks.
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→ You can maximize your tax savings by transferring shares directly to SafeBears. You can use our secure DAFpay integration (right) to recommend a grant instantly in just 3 clicks, or email us if you prefer to transfer appreciated stock, mutual funds, or RSUs directly.
DAF Giving
Recommend a grant directly from your Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or other supported Donor Advised Fund.