Payroll deduction is a convenient method for employees to donate to charitable organizations directly from their paycheck. This process involves the employer deducting a specified amount of money from the employee’s paycheck on a regular basis (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) and forwarding it to the designated charity or charities.
To find out if your workplace offers payroll deduction and whether you can choose Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) as a recipient, follow these steps:
Step 1: Check with Your HR Department
- Contact HR or Payroll: Ask your Human Resources (HR) or Payroll department if your workplace has a payroll deduction program for charitable donations.
- Annual Giving Campaigns: Inquire if your company runs a workplace giving campaign, which is often the time when payroll deduction options are promoted.
Step 2: Review Your Workplace Benefits Materials
- Check employee handbooks, benefit guides, or the company intranet for information on charitable giving programs.
- Look for sections on workplace giving, payroll deductions, or corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Step 3: Ask About Charity Selection
- Confirm if you can designate a specific charity like CHOC.
- Some programs allow employees to support any IRS-recognized nonprofit, while others provide a list of pre-approved charities.
Step 4: Look for Partnerships
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Benevity or YourCause: Platforms are used by companies for managing charitable contributions. Check to confirm which your company uses.
Step 5: Confirm CHOC Eligibility
- If your workplace allows you to select your own charity, share CHOC's eligibility. You may need to provide CHOC's details:
- Name: Children’s Hospital of Orange County
- Tax ID: 95-6097416
- Website: choc.org
Step 6: Explore Matching Opportunities
- If your workplace offers charity matching programs, verify if CHOC is eligible for matching contributions. Matching can significantly amplify your impact! To learn more about Gift Matching for CHOCstruction, please click here.
Step 7: Alternative Giving Options
- If payroll deduction isn’t available, you can still support CHOC by:
- Setting up automatic monthly donations through your CHOCstruction giving page. If you need assistance with this step, please email corporate@choc.org and a Foundation team member will assist you.
