People search on Google for ways to help during crises, whether it is to find up-to-date information or make a donation to impacted communities. We care deeply about providing users with the most useful services during these difficult moments. Google provides this donation platform to allow donors to donate quickly, easily and securely, when signed in with Google.
Every crisis requires unique recovery services, and local nonprofits know how to serve these needs most effectively and maximize impact.
Google partners with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), an intermediary organization that specializes in distributing your donations to local nonprofits that work in the affected region, to ensure funds reach those who need it the most.
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), is a U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, which receives and distributes the money to local relief efforts. CDP will appear on your credit card and email receipts. Outside of the U.S., your contribution may not be tax deductible.
You can learn more about CDP's work on their website: http://disasterphilanthropy.org/who-we-are/google/
Your entire contribution will go to the non-profits, but if you reside outside the US, your bank or credit-card issuer may charge you currency conversion or foreign-currency transaction fees and taxes, depending on the currency that you donate in and your location. Please consult your bank or credit-card issuer for more information. You are also responsible for complying with any local foreign-currency remittance and tax-reporting obligations that may be applicable to you.
If you reside outside the US, there may be a legal limit on the aggregate amount that you may donate, the frequency or the type of recipient. Please check your country's laws before contributing to this campaign.
Donations are non-refundable.
Your donation history from Google's donation initiatives (One Today, Donation Cards on YouTube and Google Crisis Response campaigns) is stored in a common donation account, associated with your Google Account. If you made your donation using Guest Checkout, no donation history will be stored in your donation account. Likewise, if you have a Google Payments account, your donation will not appear in your Google Payments transaction history.
You can delete your donation account at https://onetoday.google.com/home/deleteAccount. If you choose to delete this account, any actions you have taken on the One Today platform will be anonymised. Donations made with Donation Cards and for Google Crisis Response campaigns are already anonymous. Deleting your donation account will not affect your Google Account or your Google Payments account.
Yes, you can use your credit card to make a donation using Google's Guest Checkout.
If you choose to make your donation using Guest Checkout, you do not need to have a Google Account or be logged into your Google Account (if you have one). The confirmation email from Google, which serves as your donation receipt, will be sent to the email address that you provide when you make a donation using Guest Checkout.
If you are a resident of the US, donations to 501(c)(3) organisations are generally tax deductible, but please check with a tax professional to make sure. You will receive a confirmation email from Google, which serves as your donation receipt and confirms that no goods or services were received.
If you are a resident of Canada, your donation may not be tax deductible. You should check your local tax regulations and consult with a local tax professional to make sure.
Your donation is not tax deductible if you are a resident of one of the following countries:
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Argentina
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Austria
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Belgium
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Bolivia
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Colombia
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Croatia
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Estonia
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France
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Germany
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Ghana
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Hong Kong
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Iceland
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Indonesia
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Ireland
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Italy
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Kuwait
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Latvia
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Liechtenstein
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Lithuania
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Luxembourg
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Mexico
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Montenegro
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Netherlands
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New Zealand
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Norway
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Peru
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Poland
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Romania
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Serbia
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Taiwan
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Thailand
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Turkey
- United Kingdom