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Making donations

Gift cards, promo codes, and account credits

  • How to redeem a DonorsChoose gift card or code
  • Instructions for applying a promo code
  • Forgot to enter a promo code?
  • Adding credits to your donor account
  • My gift code is about to expire
  • Using your account credits to donate to a project
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Ways to donate

  • Giving through a donor-advised fund
  • Donate by stock transfer
  • Sending a check donation
  • Employee matching gifts instructions
  • Charitable bequests
  • Donate with Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) through your IRA
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Project info for donors

  • Selecting Replacement Materials When Items Are Unavailable
  • Fully funding a project without the suggested donation to DonorsChoose
  • Common reasons your donation was returned to you
  • Is my donation amount private?
  • About the suggested donation to DonorsChoose
  • Can I contact a teacher directly?
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Other donation info

  • DonorsChoose Refund Policy
  • Are gifts made through DonorsChoose tax deductible?
  • Donation receipt for tax purposes
  • Is there a minimum donation?
  • Enabling cookies and JavaScript in your browser
  • How we keep your donation safe and secure
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Automatic monthly donations

  • Monthly classroom gift: How it works
  • How to cancel my monthly donation
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