As the year draws to a close, many individuals and families reflect on the causes that matter most to them. Making a tax-deductible gift to Barrow Neurological Foundation is not only a powerful way to advance groundbreaking neuroscience research—it’s also a smart financial decision. End-of-year donations can reduce your tax liability while fueling discoveries that change lives.
Your Tax Deductible Gift Helps Advance Neuroscience Research
Every contribution to Barrow Neurological Foundation supports pioneering work in neurosurgery, neurology, and neuroscience. From developing new treatments for brain tumors to advancing therapies for stroke recovery, your gift ensures that patients receive world-class care and that researchers have the resources to push the boundaries of science and medicine.
By making a tax-deductible donation, you become part of a community committed to changing lives and restoring hope.
Neuroscience Research At Barrow Neurological Institute
Barrow Neurological Institute is recognized globally for its leadership in neuroscience. With specialists in neurosurgery, neurology, and neuro-rehabilitation, Barrow is home to some of the most innovative minds in medicine. Your gift supports:
- Clinical trials that bring new therapies to patients faster
- The Gregory W. Fulton ALS & Neuromuscular Disease Center is designing a clinical trial for a new ALS treatment that can calm the body’s immune system and decrease inflammation in the nervous system
- The Alzheimer’s & Memory Disorders Center is evaluating the effects of exercise combined with novel anti-amyloid therapies on slowing disease progression
- The Center for Neuromodulation is working on a clinical trial evaluating whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can be used as a treatment for chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center is evaluating a new medication for reducing motor fluctuations as Parkinson’s disease progresses
- Research labs exploring the intricacies of the brain and nervous system
- Utilizing U.S. Medicare data, the Neuro Analytics Center found that 37% of dementia cases could be linked to conditions like diabetes, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol
- The Barrow Aneurysm and AVM Research Center is examining the different types of genes involved in AVM growth, regression, recurrence, and rupture
- The Epilepsy Center is exploring interactions between different brain regions to help refine DBS treatment for epilepsy
- The Neuroimaging Innovation Center is testing advanced MRI methods to see if they can track patients’ response to medication
- Education programs that train the next generation of neuroscience leaders
- The High School and Undergraduate Summer Internship Programs provide students with an immersive, hands-on research experience
- Barrow partners with Arizona State University (ASU) to offer a premier doctoral training program for future neuroscience leaders
The Thurston Innovation Center is a leader in training future neurosurgical innovators in device development - The Sonntag Spine Center is redefining neurosurgical education with its Virtual Reality Spine Laboratory
When you give, you’re not just funding research—you’re investing in breakthroughs that will leave an impact for generations.
Gifts Also Benefit You As Tax Deductions
Charitable donations can provide meaningful tax benefits. When you itemize deductions, gifts to qualified nonprofits like Barrow Neurological Foundation may reduce your taxable income.
- Annual gift tax exclusion: The IRS allows individuals to give up to a certain amount each year without triggering gift tax.
- Gift tax return: Larger gifts may require filing, but they can still qualify for deductions.
- Lifetime gift tax exemption: Significant planned gifts may be sheltered under lifetime limits.
Consulting with a tax advisor ensures that you maximize the benefits of your generosity while remaining compliant with IRS rules.
Gift Tax Return
For donors making substantial contributions, understanding the gift tax return process is important. While most charitable donations are deductible, certain gifts may require documentation. Filing ensures transparency and protects both you and the organization.
At Barrow, our advancement team can help guide you through the process, connecting you with resources to make giving simple and rewarding.
Advancing Neuroscience Research With Gifts Deducted From Your Taxes
When you deduct gifts from your taxes, you’re not just reducing your liability—you’re fueling innovation. Every dollar directed to Barrow Neurological Foundation supports:
- Cutting-edge technology and innovation
- Patient-centered care programs
- Research into neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and brain cancer
- World-class neuroscience education and training programs
Your generosity ensures that Barrow remains at the forefront of neuroscience, delivering hope to patients worldwide.
About Barrow Neurological Foundation
Barrow Neurological Foundation exists to inspire philanthropy that fuels discovery, education, and patient care at Barrow Neurological Institute. By making a tax deductible gift, you join a mission-driven community determined to transform lives through science and compassion.
Whether you give annually, make a planned gift, or contribute at year’s end, your support is a personal investment and a gives hope to patients and their families in need.
As you plan your year-end finances, consider the impact of a tax deductible gift to Barrow Neurological Foundation. Your donation reduces your tax burden while advancing neuroscience research that saves lives. Together, we can shape a future where neurological diseases are not just treated, but overcome.