Yes it does! Cards Against Climate Change is a U.S. federally recognized tax-exempt nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Once you've completed your donation you will receive an email that includes your donation receipt. This receipt can be used when filing your taxes in the U.S. if you donated $250 or more, otherwise you do not need to substantiate your donation. More details from the IRS here.

We accept many forms of payment: All major credit cards / debit cards / Cash App / ACH Stock gifts Cryptocurrency Donor Advised Fund (DAF) grants Endowments Screenshots from our donation platform (Infinite Giving):

You can feel good donating because 100% of your donation goes to two climate change non-profits (NPOs): Cards Against Climate Change (us) and the Partner NPO associated with the gift. After our operating expenses are covered (e.g., card printing, design, mailing costs, etc.) the rest of the donation (100% of our profits) is granted to our Partner NPO to fund their impactful climate change efforts! Once we've wrapped up our first giving season (this winter '24 holiday season), we will share out our financials so that you can see the exact breakdown of our costs incurred and the amount donated to our Partner NPO (The Marine Mammal Center).

If you are a U.S. tax filer, to deduct donations to nonprofits equal to or greater than $250, you must file a Schedule A with your tax form. Learn more about donating to charities here. You will receive a donation receipt from us once you complete your order. Save this donation receipt, as it will help you deduct the correct amount when tax season rolls around.

This response is from Infinite Giving's CEO, Karen Houghton (response is also on their website): Donating stock can be an incredibly impactful form of charitable giving, offering immense value for both donors and nonprofits. By contributing long-term assets, particularly highly appreciated securities, instead of cash, you can effectively and tax-efficiently support a charity. This approach not only maximizes the impact of your gift but also provides significant financial benefits to you as the donor. Why Donate Stock? 1. Tax Efficiency Donating stock is one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. When you donate appreciated securities, you avoid paying long-term capital gains tax on the donated shares. Additionally, you can deduct the full market value of the stock donation from your taxable income. This means: Avoid Capital Gains Tax: By donating stock directly, you bypass the capital gains tax that you would incur if you sold the securities first and then donated the proceeds. Full Value Deduction: You can deduct 100% of the value of your contribution, potentially reducing your taxable income significantly. 2. Increased Giving Potential Because of the tax advantages associated with stock donations, you can afford to give more generously. The tax savings enable you to make larger contributions to the missions you care about most, thereby increasing the overall impact of your generosity. Enhanced Donation Amount: The amount you save in taxes can be redirected to your charitable contributions, allowing you to support nonprofits in a more substantial way. Support for Multiple Causes: With the increased giving potential, you can extend your support to multiple organizations or initiatives, broadening the reach of your philanthropy. 3. Simple and Quick Process Donating stock is a straightforward and efficient process. Here's how it works: Intention to Give: Fill out a short form indicating your intention to donate stock. Transfer Instructions: We will email you the stock transfer instructions. Broker Facilitation: Forward the instructions to your broker or advisor, who will facilitate the transfer. Confirmation and Receipt: The nonprofit receives the donation and sends you a gift receipt and a thank you note. This seamless process ensures that your stock donation is handled promptly and efficiently, making it easy for you to contribute. Additional Benefits Offset Losses If your stock portfolio has incurred losses, donating those stocks can still provide tax benefits. You can claim a loss up to $3,000 over a period of several years, which can offset other taxable income. This strategy allows you to turn potential financial setbacks into opportunities for charitable giving. Flexibility in Giving Stock donations offer flexibility in how you support your chosen nonprofits. Whether you wish to make a one-time substantial gift or set up recurring donations, stock contributions can be tailored to match your philanthropic goals. Conclusion Donating stock is a simple, tax-efficient way to give generously and make a substantial impact. By contributing appreciated securities, you can save on taxes, increase your giving potential, and support the missions that matter most to you. The process is quick and easy, allowing you to maximize the benefits for both yourself and the nonprofit organizations you support.

Here is where you can donate without receiving any cards!

All of our physical greeting cards are made from 100% recycled materials - specifically post consumer waste (PCW) recycled content. Majority of greeting cards are NOT made sustainably, requiring trees to be cut down. The paper company that we use for our greeting cards is Mohawk via its Sustainable Collection. Mohawk uses wind power to generate 100% of the electricity used in its paper production through Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from Green-e certified wind power projects.

Yes! To stay aligned with our eco-friendly values, the preorder process optimizes our supply chain and ensures that we don't have any waste (e.g. we don't print greeting cards that won't get used). A LinkedIn article highlights key environmental consequences when organizations have excess inventory: Resource depletion: valuable resources are consumed to produce products, including sustainable greeting cards Increased waste generation: too much inventory results in more waste, since excess inventory is not being used Carbon footprint: all of the inputs required to transport, store, and dispose of excess inventory results in additional carbon emissions

Yes, we are proud to have a sustainable supply chain, including for the materials used to package and mail your greeting cards to you! Full details below. Packaged using EcoEnclose’s custom rigid tab lock mailers Made from 100% recycled materials Printed using algae ink Made in the USA Taping packages with 100% biodegradable tape via MinLiving 100% biodegradable Envelopes for each card made from 100% recycled materials via Clear Bags

Sustainable banking refers to a financial institution's commitment to be environmentally friendly and socially responsible. This matters a lot because the money that you have in your banks supports the bank's investments! We are proud to bank with two financial institutions that are values-aligned - both do NOT invest any of their funds in fossil fuels: Atmos Financing: 100% of deposits fund clean energy projects Amalgamated Bank: invests in clean energy and social justice efforts Did you know that the top 6 US banks financed fossil fuels with $1.8 trillion since the Paris Agreement? Chase, Citi, and Bank of America top the list worldwide. Learn more about this from the Sierra Club!

We're glad you asked! There are countless creative ways to upcycle greeting cards. Here are a few links to some of our favorite ways: Turn your cards into: Coffee Table Books Wood Slice Magnets Coasters Bookmarks Rubiks Cube

Wonderful, we're always looking for new partners! Please complete this form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

You can learn about some of The Marine Mammal Center's key efforts and how to get involved on our website, but the best way to dive in (pun intended!) is to head over to their website.

We have a strict vetting process for all of our non profit (NPO) partners to ensure that we are working with impactful, financially sound organizations. This ensures that all of our customers' donations are making a real impact. All of our non-profit partners must meet the following criteria: Have a high Performance Expense Ratio (PER) that is greater than or equal to 75%. This means that for every dollar donated, at least $0.75 is going directly towards the non-profit programs Leading notable programs related to climate activism, climate mitigation, and/or climate justice Engaging the community to contribute to its mission Financial transparency that clearly shows how its funds are being spent