This article incorrectly described the ways federal employees can make charitable donations through the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area. The CFC permits donations by cash, check and payroll deduction.
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The Government's New Campaign: 5-Digit Codes For Workplace Donations
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Combined Federal Campaign officials said pledges made using the old numbers will not be honored and will instead be marked as undesignated contributions. Donors can find the new codes through the Office of Personnel Management's Web site at http:/
A federal rule change has expanded the number of charities participating in the Combined Federal Campaign. Since a recent court decision, non-public 501(c)(3)s qualify. Previously, private nonprofit groups were excluded.
The workplace donation program has been in operation since 1961 and has raised $5.75 billion. The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area took in a record $60 million last year.
Employees can donate in lump sums or sign up for automatic deductions from their paychecks. Individuals can also choose to donate by credit card, electronic transfer or personal check. They can give to any nonprofit group of their choosing, specifying where each dollar should go. Undesignated donations end up in the general fund.
"We strongly encourage donors to designate their donations to organizations that they know something about," said Mark Lambert, acting head of the Combined Federal Campaign.
For charitable groups, the workplace is a proven, organized vehicle for raising funds. In 2006, more than 1.2 million federal, postal and military employees donated more than $271 million, Lambert said.
For donors, the Combined Federal Program provides thousands of organizations that have been certified with 501(c)(3) status and have gone through a rigorous vetting process.
Staff writer Terri Rupar contributed to this report.
