FAQs
Use the menu below for answers to our Frequently Asked Questions.
- About the Foundation
- Where can I find more information on the Clinton Foundation or a specific initiative?
The website provides the best source of information about the Foundation. You can also download a full PDF copy of our latest Annual Report. If you have a specific question after reviewing the site please submit it through the contact form.
- Does the Foundation accept project proposals?
The Foundation is not accepting proposals for outside projects at this time.
- Does the Foundation award grants or scholarships?
The Clinton Foundation is not a grant-making organization, and does not distribute grants, scholarships, or funding for outside projects.
- What kind of work does the Foundation do?
President Clinton established the William J. Clinton Foundation with the mission to strengthen the capacity of people throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. To advance this mission, the Foundation works with like-minded organizations and governments around the world to improve lives through several initiatives, including bringing HIV/AIDS care and treatment to underserved populations, fighting global climate change and developing sustainable economic growth in Africa and Latin America. As a project of the Foundation, the Clinton Global Initiative serves as a non-partisan catalyst for action, bringing together a community of leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues. In the U.S., the Foundation is working to combat the alarming rise in childhood obesity, and is helping to expand economic opportunity by empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Where can I find more information on the Clinton Foundation or a specific initiative?
- Donations & Giving
- How can I update my contact information?
You can update your contact information by contacting the Clinton Foundation through the contact form.
- Does the Clinton Foundation have a planned giving program?
Yes. We have a vibrant planned giving program called the Clinton Foundation Legacy Circle. To learn more, please visit the Other Ways to Give section of our website.
- How do I know if my company will match my Clinton Foundation gift?
To learn if your employer will match your gift to the Clinton Foundation, please search using our online matching gift finder. This section will tell you if your company matches, whether their program includes retirees, and will allow you to print out the forms that you will need to submit to your company.
- Are online gifts to the Clinton Foundation secure?
Yes. Online gifts are managed directly by the Clinton Foundation.
- Will my name or contact information be sold or traded to other organizations?
No. The Clinton Foundation does not sell or trade the names or contact information of its donors.
- What percentage of my gift is used for management and administrative expenses?
In 2007, 2.6% of Clinton Foundation expenses supported management and administrative expenses.
- Why is an unrestricted gift preferred by the Clinton Foundation?
By making an unrestricted gift to the Clinton Foundation, your gift will go where the need is greatest. The Clinton Foundation staff and volunteers are making a difference by finding real and tangible solutions throughout the United States and the rest of the world.
- Can I designate my gift to a particular program?
Yes. You can designate your gift to a specific Clinton Foundation initiative by choosing the program in the Donation Information section under the Designation drop-down menu. If you are making a donation by mail, you can check the appropriate box on the Gift Designation section of the donation form.
- Will I receive a receipt for my gift that can be used when filing my income taxes?
Yes. You will receive a receipt by mail for every contribution you make to the Clinton Foundation, whether you donate by mail or online. This receipt can be used when filing your income taxes.
- Is my gift tax-deductible?
All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible, as applicable by law. The Clinton Foundation is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 organization.
- How can I update my contact information?
- President Clinton
- How can I find out about President Clinton’s policies and positions during his Administration?
If you are interested in President Clinton's policies and positions during his Administration, please reference the following links:
- How do I get a copy of a picture I took with President Clinton at an event?
If the event was hosted by an outside organization, you will have to contact them about your photo. If the event was hosted by the Foundation, please submit your query through the contact form.
- How can I send correspondence to President Clinton?
You can send correspondence to President Clinton through our contact form, or you can write him a letter, addressed to:
The Honorable William J. Clinton
55 West 125th Street
New York, New York 10027Due to shipping costs, we are unable to send books to international recipients. Please do not send books with international reply coupons.
- How can I find out about upcoming scheduled appearances and speeches?
Speaking engagements are publicly announced once President Clinton’s attendance is confirmed. Please stay tuned to your local media source for upcoming events.
- How can I invite President Clinton to speak at or attend my event?
Please use the Scheduling Request Form on the website to invite President Clinton to an event or meeting.
- How can I find out about President Clinton’s policies and positions during his Administration?
- Supporting the Foundation
- In addition to making a donation, what else can I do to support the Foundation?
Currently we offer volunteer and intern opportunities. You can also sign up for our email updates, which offer the most current opportunities for action. As we continue to build our public engagement program, we will promote it on our Web site, so please visit us online often for the latest news, updates, and opportunities for involvement.
- How can I volunteer with the Foundation?
Volunteer opportunities and application instructions can be found in the How You Can Help section.
- In addition to making a donation, what else can I do to support the Foundation?