Give with confidence
Clear answers for donors and supporters.
Understand how to give, how gifts are acknowledged, and which donor policies still require formal POH approval.
Draft for POH review. Tax deductibility, the fiscal sponsor, and check instructions are confirmed from POH’s current giving page. Unpublished operational policies are labeled for approval before the Squarespace launch.
Donor & supporter FAQ
What to know about giving.
Platform of Hope provides its services free to families. Gifts help sustain the coaching, connections, gatherings, and organizational capacity that make that possible.
Are donations to Platform of Hope tax deductible? CONFIRMED
Yes. Platform of Hope states that, through its fiscal sponsor Social Good Fund, contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Donors should consult their own tax adviser about individual circumstances.
Will I receive a donation receipt? APPROVAL NEEDED
Recommended policy: online donors should receive an electronic acknowledgment from the donation platform or fiscal sponsor. POH should provide a contact path for anyone who needs a duplicate or corrected receipt.
Can I make a monthly gift? PARTLY CONFIRMED
Yes. The current secure donation form offers direct giving options. Donors should use the instructions in their confirmation email or contact POH if they need help changing a recurring gift.
How do I donate by check? CONFIRMED
Make the check payable to "Social Good Fund" and write "The Platform of Hope" in the memo. Mail it Attn: Taylor Mitchell, Executive Director, The Platform of Hope, 1640 Columbia Road NW, Washington, DC 20009.
Can my employer match my gift? APPROVAL NEEDED
Recommended policy: donors should check their employer’s matching-gift portal. Because POH is fiscally sponsored, the employer may need Social Good Fund’s legal name or tax information and "Platform of Hope" identified as the sponsored project. Contact POH before submitting if the employer requires verification.
May I restrict my donation to a particular purpose? APPROVAL NEEDED
Recommended policy: donors should contact POH before making a restricted gift. A restriction should be accepted only when the organization and fiscal sponsor can administer it responsibly. Unrestricted gifts give POH the most flexibility to respond to family and program needs.
How is my donation used? CONFIRMED DIRECTION
Donations sustain free family programming, including coaching, Family Saturdays, workshops, resource connections, program operations, and community-building activities. POH’s impact and annual reports provide additional context.
Does POH share or sell donor information? APPROVAL NEEDED
Recommended policy: POH should not sell, rent, or trade donor personal information. Information should be shared only with service providers and the fiscal sponsor as needed to process, acknowledge, administer, or legally report a gift, or when required by law.
Can I donate anonymously? APPROVAL NEEDED
Recommended policy: donors may request that their name not appear in public recognition. POH and its fiscal sponsor may still need to retain identifying information for processing, compliance, receipts, and legally required reporting.
Can a donation be refunded? APPROVAL NEEDED
Recommended policy: charitable gifts are generally final. Requests involving duplicate transactions, errors, or unauthorized use should be reported promptly and reviewed case by case with Social Good Fund and the payment processor.
Can my company sponsor a Family Saturday or event? CONFIRMED DIRECTION
Yes. Companies and community organizations may contact POH about underwriting catering, childcare, activities, supplies, workshops, or other approved experiences shaped with families.
Fiscal sponsor
Social Good Fund
Give by check
Payable to Social Good Fund; memo “The Platform of Hope”
Questions
info@platformofhopedc.org
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