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Different ways to give to DonorsChoose

Give now, pick projects later

These easy-to-give tactics allow you to make large donations while still evaluating each individual project with the transparency and accountability you love.

Need to speak to someone? Contact our Donor Relationships Team.

Partner with us

Is your company or foundation looking to make an impact? DonorsChoose offers the most direct way to make a difference for public school students and teachers.

Donor-advised funds

The best way to give to DonorsChoose through your DAF is with account credits. Purchase the credits, then pick projects to support over the next 12 months.

IRA

Do you want to choose projects with Qualified Charitable Distributions from your IRA? We'll help you generate the information your IRA Custodian needs.

Cryptocurrency

Would you like to use your cryptocurrency to make a donation? If you're interested in donating digital currency, we currently accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, or Litecoin.

Stocks

If you choose to donate stocks, we'll guide you on what steps to take. After processing, you'll receive a gift code that you can use to support projects that move you.

Give monthly

Choose to donate monthly at a self-specified dollar amount. We'll charge you today and give you account credits that you can use to support projects that inspire you over the next 12 months.

Support a classroom

Do you know a local teacher you'd like to support? Find a teacher or classroom on our search page and send your support directly to them, whether they have a live project or not.

Legacy gift

Thank you for considering us as part of your plans to leave an impact that supports education. You can name DonorsChoose as a beneficiary, and we'll help tailor exactly where you'd like your support to land.

Employer matching

Many companies now offer charitable matching programs to support their employees' favorite charities. Find out how you can receive additional funds from your employer to support projects of your choice!

Learn more about employer matching

Give the gift of giving

Give your friends and family the joy of supporting their personal passions through DonorsChoose.

  • Include your message of support
  • Available for delivery, at home printing, or email
  • For orders of $1,000+, upload a logo and customize the name and message printed on each gift card
  • Your recipient chooses a project and hears back from the classroom

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Rally your community and highlight your support

Curate the projects that most inspire you on a single page, and encourage others to join you in support of teachers and students.

  • Choose featured projects by hand or by criteria you select
  • Share easily with friends and family
  • Publically track and celebrate your impact

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Questions about these options

  • Why choose other options? We want you to have the flexibility to choose what's right for you! If there are other options we didn't explore here, please reach out to our Donor Relationships team. We're happy to help!
  • How can I access my account credits? Once signed in, you'll find the total of your account credits in the top right-hand corner of every page next to your name, and also on the right-hand side of your “private info” tab. The account credits will be automatically recognized during the checkout process.
  • Do my account credits expire? Account credits can expire! Make sure that you use them before the listed expiration date (typically within 12 months of purchase). You can extend the expiration date for 30 days from the current date. You'll find a blue link labeled “Extend” under your account credits total on the right-hand corner of your “private info” page. You can also contact us for additional support.
  • I want to give a large amount. Can I talk to a person? Thank you so much for your interest in supporting teachers through DonorsChoose at scale. Please send a note to our Donor Relationships team, and we'll set up a time to talk about your goals.
  • Can I give in-kind? We're not currently set up to receive and distribute in-kind donations. Read more about in-kind donations on our Help Center.
  • Can I run my own match offer, or partner with DonorsChoose creatively? If you're interested in partnering with DonorsChoose, we'd love to hear more about the match you're interested in creating! Please send a short description to our Donor Relationships team and we'll get back to you shortly.

Have additional questions? We're here to help

We have a team of folks ready to help you make an impact on classrooms with your gift. For direct support, please email our dedicated donor support team at donorrelationships@donorschoose.org and we'll be happy to connect with you.

Thank you for helping teachers thrive, and for your part in building a more equitable future for students across America.

DonorsChoose is the place where you can make a tangible difference for teachers and students, no matter what learning looks like in the year ahead.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America create classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that inspires you.

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