Make UC Berkeley Safe — Support Our Mission
SafeBears is an independent 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, bank account or PayPal via our secure processor.
Give with Credit Card, Bank or PayPal
SafeBears INC partners with secure donation processors for easy giving.
DAF Giving
Recommend a grant directly from your Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or other supported Donor Advised Fund.
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 at contact@safebears.org if you prefer to transfer appreciated stock, mutual funds, or RSUs directly.