Our numbers are in! For the 2011 campaign, we have 2,320 employees donating a total of $842,639.13. Thank you to all who participated in this year’s campaign.
Although our campaign is over, the payroll deduction system for charitable contributions is always available. Take a few moments to complete your pledge online at www.charities.state.mn.us/how-to
The Combined Charities Campaign is a unique opportunity for Minnesota state employees to donate to the charity or charities of your choice through the convenience of payroll deduction and support vital health, education, environmental, arts, and social service programs in our state.
Contributing through the Combined Charities Campaign maximizes your gift by allowing you to take a small deduction from each paycheck. Over the course of the year, this can add up, helping Minnesota charities in a big way.
The choice is yours. Charitable federations participating in this campaign are assessed each year by Minnesota Management and Budget and must meet stringent statutory guidelines for accountability. There are 37 approved charitable federations to choose from that represent hundreds of charities working in communities across the state. Many of these federations allow you to designate your gift to a specific charity or qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Payroll deductions will begin with the first paycheck in January 2012 and continue through December 2012. One-time payroll deductions will be deducted from the first paycheck in January 2012.
Yes. Your pledge last year is good for the 2011 calendar year only. You may begin making payroll deduction arrangements for calendar year 2012 on October 1, 2011.
Yes! Look at the list of Charitable Federations found on www.charities.state.mn.us/federations. The list on this page indicates which charitable federations accept designations to their affiliated charities.
Make your pledge through the State Self Service website, and then select the button labeled "Designations/Acknowledgements". Follow the directions on the page to select your designation. Click here, for step-by-step instructions.
Yes. Look at the list of Charitable Federations found on www.charities.state.mn.us/federations. The list on this page indicates which charitable federations accept designations to any 501(c)3 charity.
Once you have determined the appropriate charitable federation, make your pledge through the State Self Service website. Select the button labeled "Designations/Acknowledgements" and follow the directions on the page to enter your designation. Click here, for step-by-step instructions.
Many of the charitable federations allow you to designate your gift to a specific charity. Some federations process designated gifts to any qualified charity (IRS code 501(c)3), some process gifts to their affiliated agencies only, while others distribute funds for specific projects or areas of service and do not accept designations. To see a chart of the general management and fundraising expenses for each federation and administrative fees related to designations click here.
Yes. Using the State Self Service on-line system, once your pledge has been made, click on the bar labeled "Designation/Acknowledgements." Follow the instructions and choose the Charitable organization you would like to receive an acknowledgement from. Enter the information requested in the blue boxes. Click "Please send me an acknowledgement" and click "Submit."
Yes, your gift is tax deductible but please be aware that the IRS tax law concerning charitable donations changed in 2007. Additional documentation is needed to claim a charitable tax deduction. The changes are explained on the IRS website at: www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=96102,00.html and are summarized here for your convenience. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
You now need to provide documentation for gifts of any amount. For gifts under $ 250, you may use bank records or a receipt from the charity. Gifts of $ 250 or more still require a receipt from the charity.
To stop a charitable deduction, go to the State of Minnesota Employee Self Service website and log in. Click "Other Payroll." Click "Charitable Deductions." On the Voluntary Deduction page, click "Edit" to the right of the deduction you want to stop. Click "Stop Deduction." Click "Save." Click "OK."
You should receive the following message: “Save Confirmation. The Save was successful. However, due to timing, your change may not be reflected on the next paycheck. “
Yes. Data security is incorporated, as it is with the insurance process and the pay stub information. The website uses the latest Internet security software.
The needs of our community are many and diverse. One charity simply cannot address the concerns of everyone. The Combined Charities Campaign offers you the freedom to choose how you want to spend your charitable dollar.
In order to be approved to participate in the Minnesota state employee campaign, charitable federations must be a registered combined charitable organization as defined in MN Statute 43A.50. This includes the criteria that organizations expend no more than 30% of total contributions received in the past year for management and general costs and fund-raising costs. For a list of administrative fees, go to www.charities.state.mn.us/doc/reports/AdminFees.pdf
Yes. Instructions can be found on the Combined Charities website, www.charities.state.mn.us/how-to-pledge. Instructions are also available in the campaign booklet provided to employees.
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