Purchasing account credits will allow you to have a funding balance available in your account. This is great for a match announcement, last-minute project you want to fund, or simply just regular giving! Account credits will also allow you to give once, and then have the next 12 months to choose projects throughout the year, instead of having to process a new donation each time.
You can purchase account credits using credit card, PayPal, a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), ACH / Wire, or checks (for amounts $100 and up) from your personal account or your IRA.
You can also use a gift card to purchase account credits. This is a great way to attach gift card funds to your account, especially if the gift card is about to expire.
To add account credits:
- Visit DonorsChoose.org/credits
- Enter the amount that you would like donate
- Select your payment method (click “other” if you are using a Donor-Advised Fund or check*).
- As soon as we receive the donation and put the credits into your account, you will receive an email notifying you that they are ready for use.
*Please note that credits purchased through a donor advised fund or check will not appear instantly in your account. You must follow the instructions to generate a unique Donation ID each time you purchase credits, and put this ID into the memo section of your grant or check, so that we can tie it back to your donor account.