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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHY SHOULD I GIVE TO THE SAN DIEGO FUTURES FOUNDATION?
Financial support from corporations, foundations and individuals strengthens our ability to provide much needed technical resources, training and education programs in San Diego County.

WHAT IS THE CAMPAIGN’S FUND-RAISING GOAL?
$100,000.

HOW DO I MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT TO THE SAN DIEGO FUTURES FOUNDATION?
The San Diego Futures Foundation uses the Groundspring.org system in order to process your online credit card donation. To make your online contribution, please click here.

HOW SHOULD I MAKE OUT A CHECK TO THE SAN DIEGO FUTURES FOUNDATION AND WHERE SHOULD I SEND IT?

Please complete a donation form and send the completed form along with your check to SDFF.

Checks should be made out to:     San Diego Futures Foundation

You can mail your gift to the following address:

San Diego Futures Foundation
Building Futures Campaign
4275 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92105

CAN I MAKE A GIFT WITH MY CREDIT CARD?
Yes. We accept American Express, Discover, Master Card and Visa. You can make your gift online by clicking the Network for Good logo below.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE MY GIFT MATCHED?
Yes, if your employer has a matching gift program, your employer may match certain employee contributions to nonprofit institutions, such as San Diego Futures Foundation. This could double or triple your investment. Check with your personnel office or human resources department to see if your employer has a matching gift program. SDFF’s Federal Tax ID # is: 33-0883460.

HOW WILL MY DONATION BE USED?
Your gift will be used to support SDFF’s Programs including our education programs and the San Diego Broadband Initiative.

WILL MY GIFT BE RECOGNIZED?
Yes, donors will be recognized in a variety of ways, depending on the size of the gift. Donors may remain anonymous at their request. Please visit the Sponsorship Levels page to see the details.

IS MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAMPAIGN TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes. Contributions to San Diego Futures Foundation are tax deductible in accordance with federal law. Please consult your tax advisor. You will be provided an authorized receipt for tax recording purposes.

WHAT IF I CAN’T CONTRIBUTE A “MAJOR” GIFT?
Each and every gift to San Diego Futures Foundation is important. While a few individuals, companies and foundations will provide lead gifts, it will take the involvement and support of everyone to ensure a successful campaign. Even small gifts can make a big difference to SDFF.