Donation Matching Program
What it is:
Datura staff will choose an arts or aid organization to highlight and support for a specified period of time. These organizations are well-researched, and links will be provided so you can learn more about them. Datura will match up to $3000 per donation period.
How it works:
Send us a copy of your receipt during the specified time* and we’ll match your donation! That’s it! You may choose to remain anonymous, or we can thank you here. Scroll down to see previous matching choices and the donors we matched. Our donation match organization updates during the first week of the new donation period.
*Please note: Your donation must be sent within that organization's donation match period in order to be matched.
March-May 2025: The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is here for you, day or night.
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people.
In addition to providing information and support 24/7, they offer resources on topics including mental health, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Their resources include offerings for parents and supportive adults, assisting in creating safe spaces and developing healthy relationships.
Join us in showing our support of The Trevor Project this spring.
Click the button below to be taken to their donation page. Read the information at the top of the page to find out how we’ll match your donation.
December 2024 - February 2025: The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture
The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) has a single mandate to recognize, preserve, and promote Roma Arts and Culture. They aim to promote Romani contributions to European culture and talent, as well as to document the historical experiences of Romani people in Europe.
Examples of ERIAC’s work include hosting a conference on Safeguarding Romani Language, curating exhibits and promoting artists exploring the experiences of Roma communities, and offering free trainings designed to foster collaboration and support the preservation and promotion of Roma culture.
We supported ERIAC’s efforts by donating $350. Thank you!
September-November 2024: Red Cross International Services
Helping to provide immediate relief and long-term support to victims of crisis around the world, the Red Cross provides supplies, technical assistance and other support to people in need. As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, they maintain a corps of trained disaster responders and strategically positions relief supplies worldwide to deliver immediate support.
In addition, the Daturathon Fundraiser supporting the Red Cross ran on August 30th from 2p-6p Pacific Time. Hosted by Datura Online, the Daturathon Fundraiser featured guest appearances by teachers.
Thank you donors! Daturathon raised $1,288 in donations and we matched your efforts to donate $350 to the Red Cross.
June-August 2024: Doctors Without Borders
With multiple crises hitting the planet right now, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is the donation match of choice. Why MSF? Click here to see their Charity Navigator page, and here to see news about the organization.
“MSF USA is entirely funded by independent donors. When a crisis strikes, we are able to immediately mobilize and save lives—from Afghanistan to Haiti and beyond. Help us continue providing independent medical aid where the needs are greatest with an unrestricted gift now.”
We donated $572 to Doctors Without Borders, matching donations from Tia-Serena Barnett, Colette Todorov, and others. Thank you!
Winter/Spring 2024
Arab American National Museum
Winter 2024: donated $450
The Arab American National Museum serves as a touchstone that connects communities to Arab American culture and experiences. With the goal to document, preserve and present the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans, the museum offers exhibits and events that tell the Arab American story through the voices and experiences of Arab Americans.
Arab Film and Media Institute
Spring 2024: donated $350
The Arab Film and Media Institute’s (AFMI) mission is to enhance public understanding of Arab culture and provide insight into the beauty, complexity and diversity intrinsic to the Arab world through film, education, mentorship, and new media. AFMI supports powerful art and storytelling that fosters empathy and understanding of our common humanity while empowering Arab talent in the United States.
2023
Global Fund for Women
Spring 2023: donated $275
The Global Fund for Women supports movements for gender equality, equity, and justice by providing flexible funding, including crisis and innovation grants, to grassroots organizations working around the world.
Some examples of the movements they support are: domestic workers’ rights in India, ending sexual and gender-based violence in Peru, and climate justice for communities in the Pacific and Caribbean.
First Nations Development Institute
Summer 2023: donated $300
The First Nations Development Institue works to build economically stronger and healthier Native communities for the long term.
This Native-led organization provides tribes and Native communities with resources to strengthen the capacity of existing organizations and to create community-based nonprofit organizations.
Women for Women International
Fall 2023: donated $615
Women for Women International primarily serves women survivors of conflict and war, believing that stronger women build stronger nations. During violent conflicts, women suffer the most. They are forces to flee their homes to escape violence and routinely face the threat of sexual violence in many forms.
Matched donations from: Morgan Fahrnbruch, Colette Todorov and others.
2022
Chloe & Maud Foundation
Jan/Feb 2022: donated $300
Sisters Chloe and Maud Arnold are internationally renowned tap dancers, who offer educational opportunities in dance and entrepreneurship to youth in numerous locations around the world. Their foundation’s mission is to ensure that “black and brown children have equal opportunity, encouragement, and access in these fields.”
Minority Rights Group International
Mar/Apr 2022: donated $320
Minority Rights Group International is a non-governmental organization that strives to amplify the voices of disadvantaged minority and indigenous peoples around the world.
Datura matched donations from: Sedona Soulfire and other donors.
Arab American National Museum
May/Jun 2022: donated $300
Dedicated to telling the Arab American story, the museum’s mission is to “document, preserve and present the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans” while honoring diversity across American cultures.
Matched donations from: Colette Todorov and others.
Fall 2021
Women for Afghan Women
Sep/Oct 2021: donated $783
Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of Afghan women. WAW helps them exercise their rights to pursue their individual potential to self-determination, and to representation in all areas of life.
Matched donations from: Sedona Soulfire, Christina Sirmons, Jess Russell-Davies, Colette Todorov and Charlotte Wassell.
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Nov/Dec 2021: donated $250
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture supports cultural and artistic work through grants, training, and mentorship programs. Their goals include bearing witness to the joys and struggles of the region, promoting connection between Arab societies and their diasporas, and expanding the space for civic engagement.
Summer 2021
Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ)
May/Jun 2021: donated $312
The AAAJ fights racism and harassment, helps immigrants to know and understand their rights, and advocates for less stereotypical representation of Asians in the media.
Datura matched donations from: Colette Todorov and others.
Survival International
Jul/Aug 2021: donated $1,412
Founded in 1969, Survival International works in partnership with tribal peoples around the globe to defend their rights.
Their work includes campaigning for tribal land rights and exposing harmful actions by government and big business.
Matched donations from over 22 dancers!
Spring 2021
OXFAM
Jan/Feb 2021: donated $281
“..grounded in the commitment to the universality of human rights..”
Oxfam fights inequality around the globe with the ultimate goal of ending poverty-related injustice. They also work with communities during and following local disasters and conflicts.
Matched donations from: Jess Russell-Davies and other anonymous donors.
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
Mar/Apr 2021: donated $410
The SPLC fights social injustice by monitoring hate groups and extremists, seeking justice in the courts, and tackling systems that promote discrimination and hate.
Datura matched donations from: Colette Todorov, Jess Russell-Davies, and other anonymous donors
Fall 2020
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund
Sep/Oct 2020: donated $2,676
Working to protect voting rights and reform our criminal justice system.
We matched $250 from receipts and donated 50% of Datura Style Teachers Drill Series, totaling $2,426.
Matched donations from: Joanna Ashleigh and Colette Todorov.
First Nations Development Institute
November 2020: donated $361
Supporting healthy Native American communities by investing in Native youth and strengthening Tribal & community institutions.
Datura matched donations from: Sedona Soulfire, Traci Hildner, Colette Todorov and other anonymous donors.
Living Goods
December 2020: donated $250
The goal of Living Goods is to ensure there is a digitally-empowered, community health worker in every community.
These local women and men are trained to be frontline health workers for families in need.
Summer 2020
Kween Culture
June 2020: donated $295
“Kween Culture Initiative is a social empowerment project for and by Black Transgender women.”
Matched donations from: Joanna Ashleigh, Jenny Rathmell, Jacqueline Pierson, Jess Russell-Davies, Scarlet Thistle, and Sharron Fisher. Thank you!
Doctors Without Borders
July 2020: donated $3,380
“Our mission is to provide lifesaving medical care to those most in need.”
We matched $245 from your receipts and donated 100% of Datura Con’s “Camp In” registration of $3,135.
Datura matched donations from: Joanna Ashleigh, Jess Russell-Davies, Sedona Soulfire, and Colette Todorov.
UNICEF
August 2020: donated $227
After the deadly blast in Lebanon. “Your generous donation will help UNICEF continue to provide children and families in Lebanon with the supplies and services they urgently need to survive the current crisis.”
Matched donations from: Farah Yasmina, Jess Russell-Davies, Joanna Ashleigh, and Scarlet Thistle Studio.
Previous & Ongoing Donations
NAACP
Donated $1700 in May 2020
“The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.”
Survival International
Donating $50 per month for over 10 years
“From the Amazon to the Kalahari, from the jungles of India to the Congo rainforest, we work in partnership with tribal peoples to protect their lives and land. They suffer racism, land theft, forced development and genocidal violence just because they live differently. It must stop.”
ACLU
Donated $1,000 in January 2017
“The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1920 to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States."