Frequently Asked Questions
WHO IS CHC: CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES?
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is a nationwide nonprofit—a catalyst for good health—bringing communities, nonprofits, and businesses together around a shared commitment to better health and wellbeing.
We represent thousands of high-impact nonprofits, working to address barriers to good health, and we connect them with capital from our corporate, foundation and government partners to power transformative change in the communities in which they work.
WHY USE PAYROLL DEDUCTION TO MAKE A DONATION?
Payroll deductions are spread out over the year, making it easier for donors to give larger amounts, plus providing a dependable source of income throughout the year for nonprofits.
WHEN ARE DONATIONS DISTRIBUTED TO THE NONPROFITS?
CHC distributes funds to our nonprofit partners on a monthly basis.
WHAT IS CHC’S OVERHEAD?
CHC is committed to raising critical funds for the more than 2,000 vetted nonprofit partners, and we work hard to be as efficient and effective as possible. Our administrative fundraising ratio (AFR) is 4.8%.
WHEN WILL THE MONEY BEGIN BEING DEDUCTED FROM PAYROLL?
Exact dates are determined by your organization and deductions will continue for one year.
IS MY PAYROLL DEDUCTION TAKEN PRE-TAX OR POST-TAX?
Payroll deduction is post-tax.
HOW DO I GET A RECEIPT FOR MY DONATION FOR TAX PURPOSES?
If you made your contribution via payroll deduction, you can use your paystub, W-2, or another document furnished by your employer that shows the date and amount of your contribution. We encourage all donors to use a copy of their pledge form for receipt purposes and to consult their tax advisor.
CAN I REDUCE, STOP, OR CHANGE MY PLEDGE?
Yes, employees can always reduce, change, or discontinue their payroll deduction pledge by contacting your organization’s payroll processor or payroll department who will coordinate with CHC.
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