2020 Charity Listing

2020 Charity Listing

Be the Face of Change

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Dear Federal Colleagues:

Be the Face of Change!

The 2020 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) provides us an opportunity to Show Some Love for causes that are important to us.

Thousands of organizations in the CFC look to us for support. They represent hundreds of causes, from hunger and healthcare, to animal welfare and injustice, to education and veterans.

Here are a few examples of the positive impact you can have locally, nationally and internationally, when you join the CFC community:

? $25 equips volunteer firefighters serving their community;

? $58 covers one year of school fees and supplies for a child;

? $200 trains a veteran to enter the civilian workforce.

This is our campaign and our story. Together we give, volunteer and engage to raise critical funds for thousands of beneficiaries, whom we may never meet. When we help those in need, we help write their story to success; and in turn, write the story of our own philanthropic legacy.

There is no better time to Show Some Love, wherever you are. Visit to come together and Be the Face of Change.

Thank you,

Vince Micone Chairperson Local Federal Coordinating Committee, CFCNCA

Ann Van Houten Vice Chairperson Local Federal Coordinating Committee, CFCNCA

P.S.: Keep this in mind ? legislation in 2020 may allow you to take a charitable deduction regardless of itemizing or using the standard deduction. Please consult with your tax advisor for qualifying charitable donations!

Colleagues,

I am thrilled once again to serve as the Honorary Chairperson for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Being part of the CFC takes my service as Director of the Peace Corps to even greater heights, and provides me the opportunity to help those in need by joining forces and combining efforts and generosity with all.

This year, I invite all members of the federal community ? wherever you are, if you are working from home or back in your office ? to join the CFC community and Be the Face of Change.

This year has challenged us all in unexpected ways, but the season of giving is a time to reflect and remember our blessings too. Consider opening your heart and making a pledge to help those less fortunate through the CFC. Federal employees, you're also invited to donate your time with a pledge of volunteer hours. You can browse this catalogue for numerous opportunities to engage and give back to our local, national, and global communities.

People in need around the world are relying on our help now more than ever. Together, we can make a difference. Give to a charitable cause you care about through the CFC now!

Thank you for your generosity and choosing to Show Some Love.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jody K. Olsen Director, Peace Corps 2020 CFC Honorary Chairperson



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface............................................................. 3

About the CFCNCA.......................................... 6

Local Section .................................................. 8

ANIMAL WELFARE FUND INC ............................................ 8 AUTISM SUPPORT AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE FUND, INC. ............................................................................................... 8 LOCAL ANIMAL CHARITIES OF AMERICA .......................... 8 HORSE WELFARE LEAGUE INC ............................................ 8 COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES ...................................... 8 THE UNITED WAY OF CHARLES COUNTY INC ................... 9 CAT RESCUE FUND INC ....................................................... 9 UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA .............. 9 RAPPAHANNOCK UNITED WAY INC ................................ 20 EARTHSHARE CHAPTERS INC ........................................... 20 COMMUNITY FIRST - AMERICA'S CHARITIES ................... 30

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION NETWORK INC ....... 40

HUMAN & CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS OF AMERICA ............................................................................................. 41

HEALTH & MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES OF AMERICA ............................................................................................. 42

EARTHSHARE ..................................................................... 44

CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION CHARITIES OF AMERICA ............................................................................. 45

CHRISTIAN SERVICE CHARITIES ........................................ 46

AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS .................................. 47

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER CHARITIES (LGBT CHARITIES INC) .................................... 47

HEALTH FIRST - AMERICA'S CHARITIES ........................... 48

MILITARY FAMILY AND VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS OF AMERICA ........................................ 48

AMERICA'S CHARITIES ....................................................... 50

INDEPENDENT CHARITIES ................................................ 51

AMERICA'S BEST CHARITIES ............................................. 58

AMERICA'S BEST LOCAL CHARITIES ................................. 31

International Section................................... 66

DOG RESCUE FUND INC .................................................... 32

CHILD AID INTERNATIONAL INC ...................................... 66

National/International Section.................. 32

ANIMAL CHARITIES OF AMERICA ..................................... 32

GLOBAL IMPACT ................................................................ 66 INDEPENDENT CHARITIES ................................................ 68

MILITARY AND VETERANS SUPPORT GROUPS OF AMERICA (MILITARY SUPPORT GROUPS OF AMERICA) . 34

Index.............................................................. 70

CHILDREN FIRST - AMERICA'S CHARITIES ....................... 36

CHRISTIAN CHARITIES USA ............................................... 36

COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES..................................... 38

MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES INC ............................... 40

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Show Some Love

COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)

What is the CFC? The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of all federal employees in their workplaces, postal service employees, Active Duty military, retired members of the military, and retired civilians on behalf of approved charitable organizations.

What is the mission of the CFC? The CFC mission is to support and promote philanthropy through a voluntary program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

When did the CFC begin? The Federal Government created the CFC in 1961 to coordinate the fund-raising efforts of various charitable organizations. CFC solicits once-a-year contributions in the workplace and provides employees, retirees, and others the opportunity to make one-time or recurring charitable contributions through payroll deduction or other means.

Federal employee giving makes CFC one of the largest and most successful workplace philanthropic fundraisers in the world. Continuing a long-standing tradition, in the 2019 campaign year, federal employees, postal workers, and members of the uniformed services pledged more than $86 million to charitable causes. The pledge total includes almost $83.5 million in financial pledges and the monetary value of $2.9 million in commitments of volunteer time. The total also includes pledges made during the April-June CFC Special Solicitation for COVID-19 victims.

Since its inception, federal employees have contributed more than $8.4 billion to charities through CFC.

What is the structure of the CFC? There are 36 campaign Zones in the CFC. Each Zone organizes the annual fundraising effort in the local federal workplaces, military installations, and post offices in that jurisdiction or overseas.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulates the CFC and provides guidance and oversight to the local campaigns.

A Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) oversees the CFC in each Zone for OPM. The LFCC members serve as a "Board of Directors." Federal employees, Active Duty military, retirees, and representatives of Federal labor unions can make up the membership of the LFCC. The LFCC ensures that campaign workers conduct the CFC according to Federal regulations and policies. The LFCC also makes application decisions on local charities.

The LFCC also supervises the local Outreach Coordinator (OC). That contractor is hired by OPM to administer the CFC in the local Zone. The LFCC uses the OC to implement the campaign plan, conduct marketing activities, arrange for special events such as Charity Fairs, and educate charities and employees regarding the program.

OPM also contracts with a charity to serve as the Central Campaign Administrator (CCA). Currently, that organization is The Give Back Foundation. The CCA is the organization responsible for developing and maintaining the CFC Donor Pledging System (showsomelovecfc) and the Charity Application System (cfccharities.), as well as making distributions to the charities you designate in your pledges.

How is the CFC regulated? The CFC Regulations govern all aspects of the CFC. Executive Orders 12353 (external link) and 12404 (external link) authorize the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to prescribe rules and regulations to facilitate fund-raising on behalf of charitable organizations through on-the-job solicitation of Federal employees and military personnel, and to ensure that recipient agencies are responsible in the use of the funds raised. CFC Regulations can be found in Title 5, Part 950 of the Code of Federal Regulations (external link) maintained at most regional and university libraries.

How does CFC use innovative technology? CFC leverages state-of-the-art technology through:

? One common online portal for federal employees, postal workers, active-duty military, retirees, and contractors to use when giving to charity through CFC (showsomelovecfc). This site allows: - The ability to make multiple types of online gifts (payroll deduction, credit, debit, and checks); - The ability to search for charities and pledge hours of volunteer time; and - The ability of federal annuitants and military retirees to donate via a deduction from their retirement pay

? One common application site for all charities (). This site allows: - The ability of all charities (local, national and international) to submit annual applications to CFC; - The ability for charities to track pledges and payments; and

- The ability of campaign workers to track campaign progress with daily updates of pledges

? Both sites are smartphone friendly. ? A CFC Giving Mobile App for Apple and Android devices allows a donor to

pledge on-the-go. The Mobile Giving App allows donors to find CFC events like charity fairs, fund-raisers, and more. Donors can search for a charity and make a one-time pledge using a bank account or credit card. The app also supports Touch ID and Face ID for easy and secure access to your giving account. Using the same log-on username and password integrates the rest of the donor's desktop profile from cfcgiving. (such as the ZIP code for zone integration and the Department, Agency, and Office profile).

How does CFC ensure public accountability?

OPM assures federal employees that CFC honors your designations and distributes those funds to the charitable organizations you choose. OPM achieves this in several ways:

1. OPM maintains eligibility and public accountability criteria that all participating CFC charities must meet. For details, see CFC Regulations in 5 CFR Part 950 at bined-federal-campaign/reference-materials/.

2. Every year, OPM makes final application decisions for all local, national, and international charity applicants and resolves charity admission appeals.

3. OPM and federal contract rules set strict requirements and provide on-going guidance for the activities and conduct of the CCA and the OCs. OPM verifies the fiscal integrity of the campaign annually through compliance and financial audits completed by the CCA, an independent CPA, or the OPM Inspector General

What is the CFC Charity List? The Charity List is a web-based and paper display of local, national, and international organizations that have met CFC eligibility requirements. Key features include the organization's five-digit CFC code, IRS Business Master File name (shown in parentheses if it is "doing business as" another name), a 25-word statement of purpose, and its administrative and fund-raising expense rate (AFR).

Sample Charity Listing 11405 ABC Charity (Alpha-Charity) (800) 555-5555 EIN#123456789 ABC Charity attacks the causes of hunger and poverty by promoting effective and innovative community-based solutions that create selfreliance, economic justice, and food security. 15.8%

What factors should I consider when choosing a charity? Follow your heart and your head when selecting a charity. The EIN, AFR, and the Service Categories are included to help you identify organizations that meet your interests and performance standards.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues the Employer Identification Number (EIN). You can use the EIN to obtain additional information about an organization from the IRS. IRS data is at . Or you can use other sources such as the Better Business Bureau, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, or other charity rating organizations. Please Note: You may find an organization's tax-exempt status is under an umbrella organization (such as a parent organization or headquarters)

The Administrative and Fund-raising Rate (AFR) represents the percentage of dollars spent on expenses other than services. The CFC calculates the AFR as a percentage of the organization's total support and revenue. OPM's formula for calculating the AFR is by adding the organization's management and general expenses and fundraising expenses reported in the charity's IRS Form 990 and dividing the total by the organization's total revenue. The IRS Form 990 is public information and sometimes can be found on the charity's website or interested donors may also request the tax return from the organization.

Through an internet search, you may look up data tracked by industry oversight organizations to understand better the financial status, service delivery record, and governance policies of the charity before donating.

The Service Categories (Taxonomy Codes) categorize the types of services that most charitable organizations offer. Charities self-select up to three alpha-codes (shown below) for inclusion in the CFC charity list. CFC assigns the category "Z" (Other) to charities that did not select at least one category.

The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) classification system provides 26 top-level categories for charity services. This system, developed by the Johns Hopkins University National Center for Charitable Statistics, is widely used in the non-profit community.

SERVICE CATEGORIES (TAXONOMY) A. Arts, Culture, and Humanities

B. Education

C. Environment

D. Animal-Related

E. Health Care



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