Is my donation tax deductible?

The Gift of Giving, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation based in the State of Colorado, Federal Employer ID #26-2944767. It has been approved and recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) public charity under applicable I.R.S. regulations. Your donation is fully deductible by the original donor as allowable by governing I.R.S. rules and regulations. Please consult with a qualified and accredited tax advisor for advice on your specific tax returns.

How are the The Gift of Giving featured charities selected?

The specific charities on the site are chosen to be featured, because they are unique, compelling, familiar, popular, or are just plain worthy. We generally choose charities with national or international impact that represent a broad array of interests so that nearly everyone will be able to choose a charity in which they believe to receive the charitable donation. Be assured that countless hours have gone into selecting a group of charities that The Gift of Giving is proud to put in front of you and in some cases introduce you to for the very first time. If you have any questions about one of the charities that you see listed here or want to conduct any additional research, we suggest starting with the United States I.R.S. and their specific website.

How do I nominate a new local charity for your website?

Our goal is to create a wealth of donor options to give to local charities in the future that are doing good deeds in your city or region, for the whole country. It is intended to be an opportunity for everyone to contribute to our list of featured charities and to ensure that The Gift of Giving has a lot of people out there looking for organizations that are doing deeds that truly make a difference. You can also send an email to nominations@thegiftofgiving.com with the name of the charity, its web address and why you think it should be featured by The Gift of Giving. The Board of Directors meets biannually to review nominations and to ensure that there is a compelling collection of unique and worthy charities.

What if I think one of the featured charities is not so great?

Tell us. Feedback is the best way for us to know if we are achieving our goals. The goal of The Gift of Giving is to feature charities that people want to support and are compelling, because they are doing good deeds that truly make a difference. Please send an email with input or feedback about any of the charities on our website to nominations@thegiftofgiving.com .

I believe in your cause. How can I help?

Besides the obvious most obvious one of giving The Gift of Giving, the single most helpful thing that you can do to support The Gift of Giving is to tell more people about us, so please TELL ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS. Word of mouth is a very powerful means of endorsement and a great way to share the things in life that you most enjoy with those in your life that you most enjoy. Please share your feedback by sending an email to info@thegiftofgiving.com. Tell us what you think about what we are doing and share your ideas about how we might do things even better. We appreciate your feedback.

Do The Gift of Giving Gift Cards for Charity expire?

Yes. The Gift of Giving Gift Cards for Charity expire one year after they are purchased. For example, a TGOG Gift Card for Charity purchased on 12/1/2008 expires on 12/1/2009. Funds associated with an expired TGOG Gift Card for Charity are used by The Gift of Giving for activities that support our charitable mission, including making donations to the charities featured on our website through The Giving Fund and paying for professional services, advertising, design services and other basic expenses, etc.

What if I order The Gift of Giving Gift Card for Charity to be delivered by email and it is not received?

You should receive a confirmation receipt via email confirming you order of the Gift of Giving Gift Card for Charity. The Gift of Giving Gift Cards for Charity and associated receipts are sent electronically from giftofgiving@thegiftofgiving.com. If you or the recipient did not receive this electronic correspondence, please first check spam and bulk email folders, and make thegiftofgiving.com a trusted sender. If the email is not in the spam or bulk folder, please check your receipt to be sure the email addresses you gave us for the recipient is correct. If you need further help, please send your name, email address and an explanation to info@thegiftofgiving.com and we will work to resolve the issue.

I forgot my password. Can you help me remeber it?

We cannot help you remember it, but if you attempt to login, you can click on Forgot Password ? and we will have you giving at The Gift of Giving again in no time.

How do I contact The Gift of Giving, if I have questions?

The best option is to email info@thegiftofgiving.com You can also call (888) 602-GIFT or write to The Gift of Giving, 7476 East 29th Avenue, #103, Denver, CO 80238.

What is the minimum and maximum amounts for The Gift of Giving Gift Cards for Charity?

The value of each TGOG Gift Card for Charity is chosen by the donor for an amount between $25 and $10,000.

I would like to pay for my gifted donation without using the website. Can you do that?

Please email info@thegiftofgiving.com or call (888) 602-GIFT and we will send you an order form to complete with payment instructions for payment by check, money order, wire transfer, or credit card.

How much of my money does the charity receive?

The charity receives the amount of the charitable donation minus a $4.95 transaction fee and a fee, approx. 3.0%, that goes to the bank, credit card company, or wire transfer agent (as is the case with any transfer or credit card purchase, or if your donation went to the charity directly using your credit card, wire transfer, or loose change). Donors making their payment by check, XXXX(download .pdf order form)XXXXXX, only pay the $4.95 transaction fee. We encourage large donations to be made in this manner.

What is The Gift of Giving Giving Fund?

This is a way to practice what we preach. 100% of excess revenue, money left over in the general funds after all expenses have been paid, is given out to a group of charities that evolve each year and are known as The Giving Fund. The charites in this fund represent each of the sixteen featured causes and are chosen by the staff, officers, and directors of The Gift of Giving.

I prefer not to receive correspondence from The Gift of Giving, how do I opt-out of your electronic mailing list?

We absolutely respect your wishes, please click on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of most correspondence or email info@thegiftofgiving.com and remember The Gift of Giving for any occasions when you want to give a gift that truly makes a difference.

Do you have a privacy policy?

We respect the privacy of our users. Please see our privacy policy policy. The link is at the bottom of the home page.

Do you give any special consideration to large charitable donations?

Yes, we welcome the opportunity to elevate the giving experience of gifts both large and small and will provide special rates and accommodations for large donations to one or large gifts that are subdivided into many.

Do you have a way of streamlining the process for businesses that want to make donations/gifts to many clients at one time?

Yes, on the first screen of the checkout process, there is a bulk quantity option on the bottom left that allows you to send multiple duplicate and identical gifts to send at the same time to the same shipping address.

Repeat recipients and/or recurring donations?

Please email info@thegiftofgiving.com to discuss your needs.

Is my credit card information secure?

The Gift of Giving has incorporated the very best security features to secure both our website and the credit card transaction process. We use Elavon and Virtual Merchant for our credit card processing. This is what is known as a real time secure internet payment gateway solution provider. They provide multiple layers of protection through verification codes and encryption in real time. Credit card numbers are not kept by The Gift of Giving, with the expection of the last four digits for identification. They are only used for the immediate processing of transactions and are encrypted from the moment you "click" ORDER. The last four digits are printed on receipts and are used to track each unique transaction. Our website, www.thegiftofgiving.com, also has an SSL certificate to further bolster its security features.

Do you offer refunds.

All contributions, both direct and those given as gifts to others, are final, but we will strive to do everything in our power to make certain that we properly address any concern that may arise.

When are distributions made to the chosen charities?

The donation funds are distributed to the individual chosen charities on a quarterly basis, beginning on approximately February 28 of each year, subsequently at the end end of each three month period after the previous distribution date.

What if my favorite charity is not listed on your site?

Please nominate that charity and we will look at potentially adding it in the future. Also, we do offer our "blank check" option which allows you, or more likely your gift recipient, to write in the name of any I.R.S. recognized charity to receive your directed donation.

What made you want to do this?

Look at the About Us page and see our story.

What is your favorite charity?

The beauty of this site is that my favorite does not even matter, but be assured that they are all found in and amongst the worthy causes represented at The Gift of Giving. Please know that what matters is that you are able to choose your favorite.

How are the charities on your site screened?

The specific charities on the site are chosen to be represented as options, because they are unique, compelling, familiar, popular, or just plain worthy. We cannot be responsible for how each and every charity conducts themselves. Be assured that countless hours have gone into selecting a group of charities that The Gift of Giving is proud to put in front of you and in some cases introduce you to for the very first time. If you want to conduct any additional research on any of the charities that you see listed here, we suggest starting with the United States I.R.S. or their specific website.

Who has the ultimate say on what charity or charities receive donations from The Gift of Giving resulting from a gift donation?

The IRS has many requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations. One such requirement is that The Gift of Giving, Inc. has the ultimate authority to use contributions at our discretion for purposes consistent with exempt purposes of The Gift of Giving, Inc. That said, it is our expressed purpose to distribute gifted donations to those charities that are chosen by the recipient of a gift from The Gift of Giving, Inc. and it will continue to be a primary element of our mission.