Ways to Give - Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in The Carter Center, unique among world aid agencies in advancing peace and health. The charitable donations of supporters like you make possible the Carter Center's mission to Wage Peace, Fight Disease, and Build Hope through targeted disease control and prevention, democracy building, and promotion of international health.
Below are some commonly asked questions when individuals are considering Carter Center charitable donations:
How much of my contribution goes to Carter Center programs?
Where else does Carter Center support come from?
Where can I find in-depth information about the Center's support?
How can I be sure you are investing my support wisely?
How much do I have to give to make a difference?
What are other ways to support the Center's work?
Can I give to The Carter Center through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)?
Will I be sent a receipt for my gift?
Will my name and address be sold to other solicitors?
Are online gifts to the Center secure?
If I give, how often will I receive mail from the Center?
I've changed my address. Whom do I notify?
Will my gift really make a difference?
Who should I contact about supporting Carter Center programs?
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID: 58-1454716). Contributions by U.S. citizens and companies are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
How much of my contribution goes to Carter Center programs?
Last year, 93.1 percent of Carter Center expenses supported the Center's Health and Peace programs, 4.0 percent supported fund-raising activities, and 2.9 percent supported the Center's administration and facility.
Where else does Carter Center support come from?
During the 2010-11 fiscal year, 64.4 percent of Carter Center support came from corporations; 12.3 percent from individuals; 12.6 percent from governments (including United States and foreign governments, as well as multilateral organizations); 8.3 percent from foundations; and 2.4 percent, other.
Where can I find in-depth information about the Center's support?
All donors who contribute $1,000 or more to The Carter Center in a fiscal year (Sept. 1-Aug. 31) are listed in our annual report.
How can I be sure you are investing my support wisely?
An outside accounting firm conducts an annual audit of The Carter Center, which is published in our annual report. In addition, an all-volunteer board of trustees oversees the work of the Center, sets policies and procedures, and monitors the budget and expenditures.
How much do I have to give to make a difference?
Whether you can give $10 or $1,000, your charitable gift can make a difference in the lives of millions. Some examples:
$20 will cover the costs of purchasing and distributing large filters for water jugs to 20 households.
Your $30 donation can pay for 100 portable pipe filters to enable nomadic populations to filter their drinking water and help eliminate Guinea worm disease.
One hundred people can be treated for schistosomiasis for $65.
$120 can pay for the printing of 20 training modules, which will be used to instruct health workers on a public health issue of importance to the people of Ethiopia.
$1,000 can support the participation of an experienced international election observer in one of the many critical elections that the Center observes each year.
Your donation of $3,000 can provide the opportunity for a student to gain valuable work experience as a Carter Center intern for one semester.
$2,500-$3,500 can provide a case containment center, which is used to aid in the care and treatment of patients with Guinea worm disease.
$15,000 can provide support to a Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow. These journalists study a mental health topic and report accurately about it in the media as part of our effort to reduce the stigma faced by people suffering from mental illnesses.
Your gifts, at all levels, make possible the Carter Center's mission to Wage Peace, Fight Disease, and Build Hope. These price ranges are examples of the types of services that your donation can help provide but do not represent the purchase value of goods and services linked to your contribution.
Learn more about How Your Support Can Help.
What are others ways to support the Center's work?
Online, using your credit card. This link will take you to a secure site where you can make a gift with a major credit card.
Gifts by Mail. Please print, complete, and return our short donation form with your check. You may also make a donation in honor or in memory of a relative, friend, or colleague by completing the appropriate box on the donation form (PDF).
Matching Gifts. Many employers match gifts to The Carter Center, sometimes doubling or tripling the good your gift does. Click here to view a list of companies that currently participate in our Matching Gift Program.
Ambassadors Circle: Annual Unrestricted Giving.Members of the Ambassadors Circle provide crucial resources to the Carter Center's most pressing needs and receive special updates, invitations, and recognition for their support. Ambassadors make annual unrestricted gifts of $1,000 or more. Click here for more information.
The Peacekeepers: Monthly Donors. The Peacekeepers are donors who are committed to supporting The Carter Center on a monthly basis. Peacekeepers provide consistent and vital support for Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, and Building Hope. Click here for more information.
Gifts of Stocks/ Securities.You may be able to capture valuable tax benefits by donating appreciated stocks or other securities. More info here.
Planned Gifts such as charitable annuities, charitable trusts, will provisions, and other deferred gifts advance the long-term goals of The Carter Center while enjoying the financial and tax benefits that flow from sound investment and estate planning. Click here for more information.
Honor/Memorial Gifts are a very meaningful way to recognize a loved one and to assist The Carter Center. Gifts in honor or memory of someone special can be made by using the mail-in donation form or online:
A personalized letter will be sent as notification of your gift.
Can I give to The Carter Center through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)?
The Carter Center is an approved charitable organization of the Combined Federal Campaign. Federal employees who wish to contribute to The Carter Center through the Combined Federal Campaign may use our CFC number: 10688.
Will I be sent a receipt for my gift?
Yes. The Carter Center will mail you a receipt for each contribution you make, whether you give by mail, telephone, or donate online. If you give online and prefer to receive only an e-mail receipt, please check the appropriate box on the online donation form.
Will my name and address be sold to other solicitors?
No. The Carter Center does not sell, rent, or trade the names, addresses, or e-mail addresses of its current donors.
Are online gifts to the Center secure?
Yes. Online donations are handled by Convio, Inc. on behalf of The Carter Center, and all information you provide as part of the transaction is encrypted to prevent theft or interception. A key or a closed lock displayed on your browser status bar indicates you have a secure connection when you enter the online donation page. At the bottom of the donation page, you will see symbols for VeriSign, which verifies you are visiting a valid site, and Convio, Inc., which links you to the company's privacy policy and describes security measures in greater detail. Read The Carter Center's Privacy Policy.
If I give, how often will I receive mail from the Center?
The Carter Center is committed to communicating with donors in an efficient and effective manner. Most donors receive about eight updates per year with details of our work. Donors may request an abbreviated mail schedule (for example, "only at year's end"), and we strive to meet these requests as promptly as possible. Please contact Gayle Beckner at 1-800-550-3560 Ext. 119 or gbeckne@emory.edu.
I've changed my address. Whom do I notify?
Please contact Gayle Beckner at 1-800-550-3560 Ext. 119 or gbeckne@emory.edu.
Will my gift really make a difference?
Yes. The support of donors like you makes possible the Carter Center's mission to Wage Peace, Fight Disease, and Build Hope. Click here to explore a few of the many ways your support helps The Carter Center improve the lives of others.
Who should I contact about supporting Carter Center programs?
Foundations, corporations, and others interested in supporting Carter Center programs are welcome to contact our development office at (800) 550-3560, ext. 109, or our chief development officers:
If you have other questions, please contact Karen Roop at 1-800-550-3560, ext. 192 or kroop@emory.edu.
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