We accept check donations at a new processing location. Due to COVID-19, please mail checks to the updated address below to avoid delays caused by temporary office closures.
We do not accept paper check donations to projects 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.
To pledge a check to purchase gift cards or account credits:
- Visit DonorsChoose.org/credits (for account credits) or DonorsChoose.org/gifts (for gift cards). Your total donation must be at least $100.
- On the payment screen, choose “other" and then “check.” Then click “place my donation.
- After clicking “place my donation,” the system will generate a unique Donation ID for your donation. Write this Donation ID on your check; this allows us to match your check with your donor account.
- Mail your check to:
DonorsChoose.Org
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:
- Find projects you'd like to support and add them to your cart. Your total donation must be at least $100.
- On the payment screen, choose “other” and then “check.” Then click “place my donation.” 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.
- After you click “place my donation,” you will be on a screen which shows you a donation ID. Write the Donation ID on your check and send your check to:
DonorsChoose.Org
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.
Checks should be made payable to DonorsChoose.org and include the pledge ID in the memo line. Please mail it to:
DonorsChoose.Org
Mail Code: 6656
P.O. Box 7247
Philadelphia, PA 19170- 6656
Gift cards, account credits, and promo codes may not be redeemed when pledging a check.
Friendly note from our CFO: In order to provide a tax receipt for the current calendar year, we need to receive your donation by December 31st. For checks, they must have a postmark of December 31st or earlier.
Looking for other ways to support teachers and classrooms? Check out our guide to strategic giving!