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IT1 Ethan Pennil U.S. Navy Choose your cause and show some love today. 2016 Green Country Combined Federal Campaign www.greencountrycfc.org CFC Tulsa 2016.indd 1 9/2/16 2:25 PM Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Donating Guide Annual Gift $$$ Civilian 26 Military 12 Pay Periods Pay Periods $104.00 4.00 8.67 $182.00 7.00 15.17 $312.00 12.00 26.00 $572.00 22.00 47.67 $832.00 32.00 69.34 $1092.00 42.00 91.00 $1352.00 52.00 112.67 $1612.00 62.00 134.34 $1872.00 72.00 156.00 $2132.00 82.00 177.67 $2392.00 92.00 199.34 $2600.00 100.00 216.66 Many Federal employees want to help those less fortunate than themselves, but aren’t sure how much to give. Giving is a personal decision based on individual circumstances and ability to contribute. The amount you give is entirely your decision. Your gift should be a reflection of your concern and care for the people who need your help. Any amount that you can give is deeply appreciated! All federal employees with an annual income of over $50,000 are encouraged to become Eagle members. Donor Recognition Gifts GUIDELINE GIVER: $312+ will receive a 15 oz. double wall Tumbler BRONZE EAGLE GIVER: 2012 Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties $572.00+ will receive a CFC T-shirt Combined Federal Campaign SILVER EAGLE GIVER: $1,092.00+ will receive a CFC T-shirt and 15 oz. double wall Tumbler GOLD EAGLE GIVER: $2,600.00+ will receive T-shirt, a 15 oz. double wall Tumbler, and special recognition gift 2012 Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties CFC Tulsa 2016.indd 2 9/2/16 2:25 PM Combined Federal Campaign Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) 2016 Local Federal Table of Contents Coordinating Committee CFC Mission/Introduction ........................................................................... 4 Pledge Card Instructions .............................................................................. 6 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SECTION ........................................7 Community Health Charities ..............................................................7 Therese Buthod, Chair Health and Medical Research Charities of America ...........................8 US Bankruptcy Court-Okmulgee Diabetes Charities of America ..........................................................11 Military and Civilians United for Peace............................................12 Animal Charities of America ............................................................13 Jeff Callison American National Red Cross ..........................................................15 United Service Organizations ...........................................................15 US Postal Service Children’s Medical & Research Charities of America ......................15 Christian Children’s Charities ..........................................................16 CancerCURE of America ..................................................................17 Kevin Brooks Catholic Service Organizations of America ......................................19 Social Security Administration Wild Animals Worldwide ..................................................................19 Military Support Groups of America ................................................20 National/International Independent Organizations ...........................22 Sports Charities USA - Supporting Youth, Disabled Christine Bax and National Team Athletics ............................................................30 Southwestern Power Administration Christian Aid USA ............................................................................31 Women, Children and Family Service Charities of America ............31 Medical Research Charities ..............................................................34 Health First – America’s Charities ....................................................34 Children First – America’s Charities .................................................35 Human Service Charities of America ...............................................36 Lifesaving Children’s Hospitals and Clinics .....................................36 Children’s Charities of America ........................................................37 EarthShare .........................................................................................40 Christian Service Charities ...............................................................42 Military Family and Veterans Service Organizations of America .....45 Child Aid USA ..................................................................................47 Family and Health Charities ..............................................................47 Human Care Charities of America ....................................................48 Conservation & Preservation Charities of America ..........................50 Mental Health and Addiction Network .............................................52 Heart & Health Charities ..................................................................53 Christian Charities USA ...................................................................54 Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America ............................56 America’s Charities ...........................................................................57 Educate America! The Education, School Support and Scholarship Funds Coalition .............................................................58 America’s Most Cost-Effective Charities ..........................................60 Arts Federation ..................................................................................62 LGBT Charities .................................................................................62 INTERNATIONAL SECTION Global Impact ....................................................................................64 International Independent Organizations ..........................................66 Aid for Africa ....................................................................................69 Child Aid International .....................................................................71 Build a Better World .........................................................................72 Charity Without Borders ...................................................................72 Jewish Aid Worldwide.......................................................................75 Haiti Aid ............................................................................................76 LOCAL SECTION ...............................................................................77 Independent .....................................................................................77 Lake Area United Way Inc. ...............................................................77 Tulsa Area United Way ....................................................................78 Index ........................................................................................................... 79 3 CFC Tulsa 2016.indd 3 9/2/16 2:25 PM Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) The mission of the CFC is to support and to promote philanthropy about an organization from the IRS (877-829-5500). Please Note: Some through a voluntary program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient organizations may be covered under an umbrella organization‚Äôs tax and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to exemption status and EIN. improve the quality of life for all. The Administrative and Fundraising Rate (AFR) represents the percentage of What is the CFC? dollars spent on administering the charity. It is calculated as a percentage of the organization‚Äôs total support and revenue. Donors concerned about an The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the only authorized solicitation excessive AFR should¬†contact the organization and/or review its IRS Form of Federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of approved charitable 990, which is available to the public, for a complete explanation. Each situation organizations. is unique. Donors may contact the charity directly and/or industry oversight The CFC was created in 1961 to coordinate the fundraising efforts of organizations in order to better understand the financial status, service delivery various charitable organizations so that the Federal donor would only be record, and governance policies of the charity before donating. solicited once in the workplace and have the opportunity to make charitable contributions through payroll deduction. The Service Categories (Taxonomy Codes) categorize the types of services that most charitable organizations offer. Charities self-select up to three alpha- Federal employees continue to make the CFC the largest and most successful codes (shown below) for inclusion in the CFC charity list. Charities that did workplace philanthropic fundraiser in the world. Continuing a long-standing not select at least one category are assigned “Z” for the “Other” category. tradition of selfless giving, in 2015, Federal employees raised over $177 million dollars for charitable causes around the world. The 26 service categories are derived from the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) classification system. This system, developed by the National Structure of the CFC Center for Charitable Statistics, is widely used in the non-profit community. The CFC is made up of 125 local campaigns that organize the annual fundraising effort in Federal workplaces in the United States and abroad. SERVICE CATEGORIES (TAXONOMY) A Arts, Culture, and Humanities Each local campaign is managed by a Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC), which serves as a