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Make A Donation

PACER Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on individual, corporate, and foundation contributions and support. PACER is fiscally responsible - only 11% of funds are used for management and fundraising, so 89% of your tax-deductible donation will go directly to programs and services that assist children with disabilities and their families.

By making a donation, you are helping PACER provide opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Your contribution will help keep services free of charge to families.

PACER welcomes contributions in a variety of ways, and any amount is appreciated.

Donate Online

Use a secure online donation form.

Donate by Mail

Print the donation form and mail or fax to PACER. If you wish to receive a donation envelope, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or email pacer@pacer.org.

Honorary Gift

You may make your donation in honor of a special occasion, in memory of a friend or family member, to thank an extraordinary person, or simply to show your support for PACER and the work it does for children.

When PACER receives your donation, an acknowledgement card with your message will be sent to the person(s) you designate. (The amount donated is never indicated.) You will also receive an acknowledgment of your donation for your records. To make an honorary gift, print and return the donation form or call PACER at 952-838-9000.

Planned Giving

You can make a tax-deductible planned gift to PACER through a bequest, will, trust, life insurance policy, retirement account, or stocks and assets. For more information on planned giving, call PACER development director Mary Schrock at 952-838-9000.

Combined Federal Campaign

If you are a federal, civilian, military or postal employee you are eligible to contribute to PACER Center through the Combined Federal Campaign Charity Drive at your workplace. In fact, nearly four million federal employees and military personnel are able to contribute to the charities of their choice during the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity Drive.

CFC has been around for four decades. Each year tens of thousands of charities apply to participate. Only those that meet strict standards of eligibility are approved. This is the largest workplace charity campaign in the country and the only campaign authorized to solicit and collect contributions from federal employees in the workplace.

PACER Center received a letter in April of 2007 indicating eligibility for inclusion on the National Part of the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign Charity List. The charity drive will run from September through December 15th and PACER's listing can be found in the local campaign booklet under "National/International Independent" organization. PACER’s code number for CFC contributions is 12272, and donors should use the code in designating their gift to PACER.

United Way Donor Choice Program

PACER is not a United Way agency however, as a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization; PACER can receive donations through United Way campaigns. United Way pledge cards have a Donor Choice designation where donors can write in PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Mpls, MN 55437-1044.

For information on how to support PACER through the CFC, United Way, or other workplace charity campaigns, call PACER’s development office at (952) 838-9000.

Employer Matching Gifts

Many companies match employee donations made to nonprofit organizations like PACER. Before you make your gift, check with your employer to see if they will match your contribution!

Organizations who have recently matched employee donations to PACER include: Ameriprise Financial, AXA Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline, GMAC-RFC, ING, Panera Bread, Pfizer Foundation, Piper Jaffrey, RBC Dain Rauscher, Thomson West, U.S. Bancorp, and many others.

Change for Children

Change for Children is a wonderful way to put your extra change to good use and teach your children about sharing and giving. You can drop off your donation at the change tower at PACER.

Leave a Car, Help a Child

PACER now accepts donations of used cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and other vehicles. You can drop off your car at PACER or arrange for the vehicle to be picked up.

PACER Merchandise

Merchandise items include Creative Kids greeting cards, PACER bottled water, collector’s pins, aprons, and dinnerware. All feature a medallion design created just for PACER by local artist Anthony R. Whelihan.