Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why was the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund created?
  2. What is the purpose of the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund?
  3. How can I make a donation?
  4. Why is my donation being made to an existing organization?
  5. What organization is the recipient of my online or mailed donation?
  6. Are contributions to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund tax deductible?
  7. Will I receive a receipt for my online donation?
  8. What organization is the recipient of my mobile donation?
  9. Will I get a receipt for my mobile donation?
  10. I indicated the incorrect amount on my online donation form. How do I fix this?
  11. How do I go about requesting a matching gift from my company?
  12. I want to volunteer to help with relief and rebuilding in the region. Can I do that through the Clinton Bush Haiti Funds?
  13. How long will the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund exist?
  14. Who will disburse resources from the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund?
  1. Why was the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund created?

    Recognizing the tremendous need for recovery and rebuilding in Haiti after the January earthquake, as well as the national and global desire to contribute to the affected region, President Barack Obama asked former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to lead a major fundraising effort.

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  2. What is the purpose of the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund?

    The purpose of the Fund is to direct donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations to support reliable charities working to help the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti recover and rebuild.

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  3. How can I make a donation?

    You can contribute to the Fund in any of three ways:

    • visit our secure online donation page
    • Text the word "QUAKE" to 20222 to donate $10 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, charged to your cell phone bill.

    • The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
      c/o William J. Clinton Foundation
      Donations Department
      610 President Clinton Avenue
      Little Rock, AR 72201

      OR

      The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
      c/o Communities Foundation of Texas
      5500 Caruth Haven Lane
      Dallas, TX 75225

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  4. Why is my donation being made to an existing organization?

    The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund is being formed as a separate entity and is currently preparing its application for recognition as a tax-exempt organization. By making your donation to the Clinton Foundation or the Communities Foundation of Texas, you are putting your donation in the hands of a recognized charitable organization eligible to immediately receive tax-deductible contributions. These organizations will transfer the contributed funds to the newly formed Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (but only after the directors or trustees of each foundation are comfortable that the corporation has received recognition of its tax-exempt status, and is ready to operate to achieve the goals described in this website).

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  5. What organization is the recipient of my online or mailed donation?

    Donations made through this website or mailed to the office of President William J. Clinton are made to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund of the William J. Clinton Foundation. One hundred percent of the donations received by the Clinton Foundation go directly to relief efforts. Contributions made to office of President George W. Bush are made to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas. One hundred percent of the donations received by the Communities Foundation of Texas go directly to relief efforts. Both Foundations are public charities exempt from income tax under section 501(c)3 and eligible to receive tax-deductible, charitable donations.

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  6. Are contributions to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund tax deductible?

    Yes, contributions are being received on behalf of the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund by both the William J. Clinton Foundation and the Communities Foundation of Texas, both 501(c)3 organizations. Donations to these organizations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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  7. Will I receive a receipt for my online donation?

    You will receive an email confirmation of your donation, which can serve as a receipt for tax purposes. In order to save postage costs and paper, we are only sending receipts by mail for donations of $250 or above. Please email us at donations@clintonfoundation.org to request a paper receipt if you did not get an email receipt.

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  8. What organization is the recipient of my mobile donation?

    When you text a mobile donation to one of the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund shortcodes ("QUAKE" or "TEAM" to 20222), you will be charged $10 to your cell phone bill ($5 in Canada). The Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF), a qualified 501(c)(3), will appear as recipient of the charge on your cell phone bill. The Mobile Giving Foundation is issuing the full value of these mobile donations directly to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. One hundred percent of your donation goes directly to relief efforts; there is no deduction taken by your mobile carrier or the Mobile Giving Foundation.

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  9. Will I get a receipt for my mobile donation?

    Your mobile bill can serve as a receipt for your donation for tax deduction purposes. Note that the Mobile Giving Foundation will appear on your bill as the recipient of your donation. To request a receipt from the Mobile Giving Foundation, visit their website.

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  10. I indicated the incorrect amount on my online donation form. How do I fix this?

    Please send an email with your name, the date you donated, and the correct amount to development@clintonfoundation.org.

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  11. How do I go about requesting a matching gift from my company?

    Please request and complete a "Matching Gift Form" from your company. Our EIN is 31-1580204. After you have completed the form, please mail, fax, or email it to our office:

    Marsha McVey
    Finance & Control
    William J. Clinton Foundation
    610 President Clinton Avenue
    Little Rock, AR 72201
    Phone (501) 748-0477
    Fax (501) 371-9992
    mmcvey@clintonfoundation.org

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  12. I want to volunteer to help with relief and rebuilding in the region. Can I do that through the Clinton Bush Haiti Funds?

    The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund is designed to accept monetary donations that can be allocated to aid organizations working on the ground in Haiti.

    Some relief organizations will be looking for qualified volunteers with experience working on disaster relief and rebuilding efforts. To learn more about registering as qualified disaster relief volunteer, please visit the Center for International Disaster Information for more information.

    Most agencies responding to disasters can make most use of cash donations. For a list of agencies responding to the earthquake in Haiti and to learn more about how you can help their efforts, visit http://www.interaction.org/crisis-list/earthquake-haiti.

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  13. How long will the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund exist?

    The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund will exist until all of its resources have been distributed to organizations working in the affected region.

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  14. Who will disburse resources from the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund?

    Funds are currently being held by the two existing foundations, the William J. Clinton Foundation and the Communities Foundation of Texas. Contributed funds will be transferred to the newly formed Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund’s staff, management, board, and advisors, will work to ensure that resources are disbursed to high impact areas of unmet needs in the Haiti recovery and rebuilding efforts.

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haiti after the earthquake photo: Getty Images

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