Sarah Hauke
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What if I donated to a charity directly?
If you made a charitable donation outside (offline) of Groundswell, but you still want to receive the match from your employer, you can do so with a match request. For example, an offline match req...
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Some charities have specific fundraisers, events, and campaigns (think marathon fundraiser or after-school club at a school). Can I use Groundswell to donate to these specific programs and make sure my donation gets acknowledged?
Yes! You can include a note on all of your donations. If you are donating to a specific fundraiser or event, we highly recommend that you utilize this feature to ensure your donation gets acknowled...
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Once I donate, when and how will the charity receive the donation?
Donation Disbursement – Timing and ProcessingGroundswell processes all donations through trusted distribution partners to ensure funds are delivered quickly, securely, and with full transparency. F...
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I can't find the charity I want to support. What now?
Some charities may be listed with their legal name. Check their website to find their legal name. You can also try entering the charity's 9-digit identification number, or EIN. EINs can often be fo...
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Which charities can I give to on Groundswell?
The Groundswell app includes 1.5 million+ US charities. These are all certified 501(c)3 organizations in good standing with the IRS that are eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. For organi...
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What are recurring donations?
Recurring donations enable you to consistently support your favorite charities, so they can continue their important work. For example, you could donate $50 to your favorite charity on the 1st of e...
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How much can I donate to charity?
When donating, a minimum amount of $5 is required for each transaction. There’s no maximum limit, you can be as charitable as you like! Keep in mind that if you’re part of a workplace match program...
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Can I withdraw the money I contribute to my Groundswell account?
No. Your Groundswell account is powered by a donor-advised fund, or DAF, and contributions to DAFs are irrevocable. If you believe there is an error in a Contribution or Donation, please contact Gr...
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Can I contribute stock or crypto to my Groundswell account?
You can currently contribute stock to your Groundswell account through our partner, DonateStock. In the future, we’ll also support crypto contributions.Groundswell partners with DonateStock.com to ...
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What are recurring contributions?
Recurring contributions allow you to consistently fund your Groundswell account on a monthly basis. For example, you could add $100 to your Groundswell account on the 1st of every month. Setting up...