Using a check you can support projects on DonorsChoose, purchase account credits, or purchase gift cards. We do not accept paper check donations for less than $100. You're able to give any amount by credit card, or PayPal. These methods are safe and secure, and we’ll email you a receipt for your records.

Supporting projects with a check donation:  

You can use a check to support projects on DonorsChoose by:

1. Purchasing account credits now and choosing the projects you want when the credits arrive in your account, OR 
2. Picking individual projects first and sending a check for the funds to be applied to those projects when the check arrives 

We recommend option #1 as the best approach for making your check donation: buying credits first, then selecting projects. If you select projects to fund first, then write a check for those specific projects, there’s a higher likelihood that the projects will be fully funded or expire while we wait for the check to arrive.

To donate with a check by purchasing account credits or gift cards:

1. Visit DonorsChoose.org/credits (for account credits) or DonorsChoose.org/gifts (for gift cards). Your total donation must be at least $100.
2. On the payment screen, choose “other" and then “check.” Then click “place my donation.
3. After clicking “place my donation,” the system will generate a unique Donation ID for your donation. 
4. Write the Donation ID on your check; this allows us to match your check with your donor account.
5. Mail your check to:
               DonorsChoose
               Mail code: 6656
               P.O. Box 7247
               Philadelphia, PA 19170- 6656

When your check arrives, we’ll add credits to your account or create your gift cards (depending on what you’ve purchased) and notify you via email.

To pledge a check donation toward classroom projects:

1. Find projects you'd like to support and add them to your cart. Your total donation must be at least $100.
2. On the payment screen, choose “other” and then “check.” Then click “place my donation.” 
3. Our system will remember your check pledge, but will not indicate any donations on the projects until your check arrives, - in the meantime, the  projects will remain open for funding.
4. After you click “place my donation,” you will be on a screen which shows you a donation ID. 
5. Write the Donation ID on your check; this allows us to match your check with your donor account.
6. Mail your check to:
               DonorsChoose
               Mail code: 6656
               P.O. Box 7247
               Philadelphia, PA 19170- 6656

When your check arrives, we’ll apply your donation to the projects you’ve selected. If, by that time, the project you selected has been fully funded or needs a smaller amount than your pledge, we’ll deposit any remaining amount into your donor account as credits. 

We’ll notify you by email once your check arrives, and let you know exactly how your donation was allocated so that you can choose new projects to support if needed.

Looking for other ways to support teachers and classrooms? Check out the different ways you can give on our site!