Making donations

Gift cards, promo codes, and account credits

• How to redeem a DonorsChoose gift card or code
• Promo codes: The lowdown
• Forgot to enter a promo code?
• Instructions for applying a promo code
• What are account credits
• My gift code is about to expire

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Ways to donate

• Support our operations
• Employee matching gifts instructions
• Donating during Friends & Family Pre-Funding
• Sending a check donation
• Employee matching gifts: Frequently-asked questions
• Giving through a donor advised fund

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Project info for donors

• 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?
• I haven’t received my thank-you package

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

• Protecting your credit card for your monthly classroom gift
• Monthly classroom gift: How it works
• How to cancel my monthly donation