How To Contribute

The pledge form has special sections for designation entitled "Contribute by Payroll Deduction" and "Contribute by Check, Money Order or Cash." Simply write in the six-digit code number for the charitable organization you wish to receive your contribution in the space provided. A listing of all approved charities and their six-digit code numbers is on the inside section of the brochure. Only those organizations listed in the brochure with six-digit codes may be designated. Designations to charities not listed in the brochure will not be honored and these monies will be put into the undesignated fund and distributed with all other undesignated contributions.

Payroll Deduction

Each designation for payroll deduction must be for at least $1 per month for each charity you choose. Deductions begin with the first check in January 2009 and continue through the last check in December 2009. Contributions are deducted at the end of each month during the year.

Cash, Check or Money Order
Use the pledge form to show designations and turn it in with your cash, check or money order. Make checks and money orders payable to State Charities Fund. Designated cash, check or money order contributions must be at least $1 per designation.

As an employee of a state agency, you will automatically receive an acknowledgement of your contribution from the State Charitable Contributions Program. You may also elect to receive an acknowledgement(s) from the charity(ies) that you designate to receive your contribution by answering "Yes" to the question "Do you want your name and address given to your selected charity(ies) for the purpose of receiving an acknowledgement?" on your pledge form. If you wish your gift to be in someone's memory, please contact your coordinator to obtain a memorial contribution form. If you make a one-time cash, check or money order contribution of $250 or more, you will receive a letter confirming your contribution, which will satisfy the IRS requirements for claiming the contribution on your income tax return.