We offer a variety of ways to support classrooms through DonorsChoose. Check out the options below and pick which is right for you!
Give to DonorsChoose
This kind of valuable general gift allows us to route funds to as needed at any given time, from our operational expenses to our classroom community funds.
To give a gift in this way, please visit our Direct Giving Page, where you can give via credit card, Paypal, check, Donor-Advised Fund, or qualified charitable distribution. To send your donation via wire, please contact us and we'll send you instructions. If you would prefer to make a gift of stock, submit this PDF to your broker.
You can see how costs fit into our overall budget in our Finances page, where you'll also find links to the highest possible ratings from Charity Navigator, Guidestar, and the Better Business Bureau.
For a limited time, you can also give to DonorsChoose via The Next Million Fund, celebrating our one millionth teacher funded on DonorsChoose and paving the way for our next million! Learn more and donate to The Next Million Fund here.
Donate to a Project or List
Give directly to a teacher's classroom goal, where you see the exact items requested and why. You'll be notified if the project is fully funded, when materials will be shipped right to the school! See our current projects here and our current essentials lists here.
Donate to a School
Give to any school on our site, and we'll direct the funds to a classroom in need at that school. To learn more, see donating to a specific school.
Support a Mission Fund
Our Mission Funds allow donors to give to support classrooms without designating their gift to a specific project or teacher. Our current Mission Funds include:
- Historically Underfunded Schools
- Innovation Fund
- Never-Before-Funded Teachers
- Social Emotional Learning
Please see our Mission Funds to read more!
Give Monthly
With monthly giving, your card is charged once per month to provide ongoing support for teachers and students. You can choose a specific project, teacher, or school or let the DonorsChoose team direct your gift where it’s needed most. For more information, see our Monthly Gift guide.
Purchase Account Credits
You can purchase a batch of DonorsChoose account credits now with your credit card and choose projects later! Learn more about account credits here.
Buy Gift Cards or Codes
Want to support a specific teacher, give a charitable gift, or simply spread the word about supporting classrooms? Purchase gift cards here.
Need a hand?
If you need help facilitating a donation through any of these methods, please email donorrelationships@donorschoose.org. We’d be happy to help!
Looking for other ways to support teachers and classrooms? Check out the different ways you can give on our site!