{"id":77749,"date":"2026-04-07T19:30:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/?page_id=77749"},"modified":"2026-05-21T21:57:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:57:01","slug":"donor-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/support\/donor-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Donor FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How do I make a donation to Creative\u00a0Commons?<\/h2>\n<p>We offer many ways to donate. We invite you to use <a href=\"https:\/\/giving.gofundme.com\/campaign\/778218\/donate\">our secure and encrypted online donation form<\/a> hosted by GoFundMe Pro (formerly known as Classy). GoFundMe Pro supports payments by credit card, ACH, digital wallets, and cryptocurrency, including Apple Pay, Microsoft Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Coinbase.<\/p>\n<p>You can also make a donation via check. Please make your check payable to \u201cCreative Commons,\u201d and mail to our address below:<\/p>\n<p>Creative Commons<br \/>\nPO Box 741107<br \/>\nLos Angeles CA 90074-1107<\/p>\n<h2>I&#8217;d like to become a monthly donor. How do I do this?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giving.gofundme.com\/campaign\/778218\/donate\">Visit our secure and encrypted online donation page<\/a> hosted by GoFundMe Pro to set up a monthly contribution. GoFundMe Pro supports payments by credit card, ACH, digital wallets, and cryptocurrency, including Apple Pay, Microsoft Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Coinbase.<\/p>\n<h2>I\u2019m already a monthly donor. How can I adjust, update or cancel my donation?<\/h2>\n<p>You can manage your recurring donation on our fundraising platform, GoFundMe Pro. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.classy.org\/s\/article\/how-to-edit-a-recurring-donation\">Click here for detailed information<\/a> on how to edit or cancel your monthly donation.<\/p>\n<h2>Are donations tax-deductible?<\/h2>\n<p>Creative Commons Corporation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We\u2019ll always send it your way upon successful completion of your donation.<\/p>\n<h2>What is your federal employment identification number?<\/h2>\n<p>Our federal employment identification number (FEIN) is 04-3585301.<\/p>\n<h2>Do you accept donations through PayPal?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, we do! You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=RHB7C3BUX9646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make a donation to Creative Commons through PayPal here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>I would like to make a wire transfer donation to Creative Commons. How do I do this?<\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to make a gift via wire transfer, please contact <a href=\"mailto:development@creativecommons.org\">development@creativecommons.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>I\u2019d like to add Creative Commons to my will. How do I do this?<\/h2>\n<p>Creative Commons does not currently have a planned giving program. If you would like to make a lasting impact by including us in your will, we suggest you visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freewill.com\/\">FreeWill<\/a> or consult an attorney or estate planning professional.\u00a0You can also check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fidelitycharitable.org\/guidance\/philanthropy\/what-are-bequests.html\">this useful resource from Fidelity Charitable on bequests<\/a> and how to include nonprofits in your will or trust.<\/p>\n<h2>Do you accept gifts via stocks or securities?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, we do. To make a gift via stock or securities, please contact <a href=\"mailto:development@creativecommons.org\">development@creativecommons.org<\/a> for account information.<\/p>\n<h2>Do you accept employer matching donations?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, we do. Matching gifts are a great way to double your impact. We encourage you to check in with your employer about the matching programs available at your company. If you do move forward with an employer match, please let us know at <a href=\"mailto:development@creativecommons.org\">development@creativecommons.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Do you accept cryptocurrency?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. We currently accept donations of cryptocurrency on <a href=\"https:\/\/giving.gofundme.com\/campaign\/778218\/donate\">GoFundMe Pro<\/a>\u00a0(via Coinbase), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.every.org\/creative-commons\">Every<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/app.endaoment.org\/orgs\/043585301\">Endaoment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>I\u2019ve heard you sell Creative Commons merchandise. Where can I buy some?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, we offer Creative Commons merchandise! \u00a0Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/creative-commons-shop.fourthwall.com\/\">our store<\/a> for CC-branded merch.<\/p>\n<h2>Are there other ways to support CC besides donating money?<\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways to get involved with Creative Commons. We encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/mail.creativecommons.org\/subscribe\">sign up for our newsletter<\/a>, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/blog\/\">blog<\/a>\u00a0and visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/creativecommons\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/creativecommons\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/creativecommons\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@creativecommons\">Mastodon<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/creative-commons\">LinkedIn<\/a> pages. We always appreciate our supporters who spread the word about our work!<\/p>\n<h2>Other questions?<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any other donation related questions, please don&#8217;t hesitate to reach to <a href=\"mailto:development@creativecommons.org\">development@creativecommons.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I make a donation to Creative\u00a0Commons? We offer many ways to donate. 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