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We rely on support from others to help underwrite services that benefit newly arrived refugees and other immigrants and to respond to emergency needs.

All donations are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. A copy of the Institute’s most recent IRS Form 990 is available. On-line donations are processed by PayPal, a secure payment system that accepts all major credit cards. Telephone (314) 773-9090 x 189 if you have questions or prefer to make a gift by telephone. You can also donate by mail. Click here for the form. Choose one of these opportunities to donate:


1000 X 10 Campaign
Together donors can do even greater things. Join 999 others to donate $10/month to support cultural diversity through the work of the Institute. Click below to make a donation to the 1000 X 10 Campaign.


William K. Y Tao Family Refugee Resettlement Fund
Refugees frequently arrive with little more than the clothes on their backs. They must rely on an extremely modest federal resettlement grant and support from their receiving communities. Donations of all sizes are an important means of providing essentials to newcomers and addressing emergencies as they arise. Click below to make a donation to the Tao Resettlement Fund.


Festival Fan Club
Festival of Nations has grown into one of St. Louis’ most fun-filled yet educational annual events. 125,000 visitors now flock to Tower Grove Park each summer to explore their own as well as the many diverse cultures of our region. But it takes hundreds of thousands of dollars to annually produce the festival. Click below to help underwrite one of our region’s best and most worthwhile events.


Other Contributions
Have a special occasion and or want to honor someone? Want to designate a gift to help a special refugee family? Click below!

In memory of our friend Ahmed

In memory of Sahele Wodede

Undesignated Gift
Click below to make a gift that can be used “where it is needed the most!”


International Institute Community Development Corporation (IICDC)
Click here to help defray the costs of operating our program to start more immigrant-owned businesses. Your gift will have double impact, helping immigrants achieve greater economic self-sufficiency AND strengthening our local economy through small business development and job creation.


Your gift of any size is important! Please donate today!