Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions. They cover giving , potential partnerships and membership , getting involved and the history and structure of our group. If you have further questions, please email them to info@givephilly.org.
- Giving
- Where does my gift go?
- Are gifts tax deductible?
- What giving options do I have?
- Is my private information secure?
- Can I give through work?
- Partnerships and Memberships
- Will Give Philly grow? What is the criteria for our member organizations?
- Get Involved
- History and Structure
- Why these six organizations?
- How is Give Philly structured? Are you a separate and distinct non-profit organization?
Giving
Why Give through Give Philly? Give Philly is an easy way to support several of our city’s leading youth and family service organizations. Give Philly allows you to give equally to all partners, a few, or solely to the partner of your choice.
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Where does my gift go?
100% of your gift stays right here in Philadelphia, with groups committed to strengthening our city and supporting its residents. The Philadelphia Foundation — our Administrative Partner — provides services and expertise to Give Philly and our partners, charging no fees for these services.
Are gifts tax deductible?
Yes, all donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Give Philly fund is being managed by the Philadelphia Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization.
What giving options do I have?
You have many. You can give equally to all partners or simply to those of your choice. And you can give via credit card or check . We’ve also introduced micro-giving, which allows donors to make small gifts on an ongoing basis.
Is my private information secure?
Yes, we take your privacy very seriously. The Philadelphia Foundation — our administrative partner and fiscal agent — is committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful and safe online donation experience.
The Philadelphia Foundation secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted to other websites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol.
Can I give through work?
Please contact The Philadelphia Foundation, our administrative partner, to learn more about instituting a Workplace Giving program. info@givephilly.org
Partnerships and Memberships
I’m a business interested in partnering with Give Philly. Who should I contact?
Please contact partner@givephilly.org to discuss any potential partnerships. We are always looking for opportunities to connect with members of our community and spread our message.
Will Give Philly grow? What is the criteria for our member organizations?
We do not anticipate Give Philly growing for quite some time. However, our criteria for joining Give Philly is simple: service to the local community. While we are currently not expanding our group, please email partner@givephilly.org to share your interest. We’ll be in contact if the opportunity arises.
Get Involved
I would like to get involved with Give Philly. Who should I contact?
That depends on your level of involvement and your desires. If you would like to volunteer with one of our member organizations, please contact them directly.
If you would like to volunteer with Give Philly, please email volunteer@givephilly.org.
History and Structure
Why did we form Give Philly?
For years we have all shared the desire to do more for our communities. However, with only so much funding available, we faced challenges in achieving this goal. By working together, we are creating a new model for local nonprofits. We are partnering on various programs, sharing resources, ideas and best practices, and ultimately, maximizing our impact on our communities.
Why these six organizations?
Give Philly partners all have long histories here in Philadelphia and strong records of success. Each year we serve more than 300,000 children, families, teens and adults. We provide guidance in their daily lives, support in times of crisis, hope in times of despair, and opportunities for individuals to improve themselves and their situations daily.
How is Give Philly structured? Are you a separate and distinct non-profit organization?
We are a collective of nonprofits that is fortunate to have the support of the Philadelphia Foundation. They are serving as our fiscal agent and providing administrative support.