Information for Donors

What is Network for Good? Why is my donation directed there?

Google partners with Network for Good (NFG), a U.S. 501(c)(3) and donor advised fund, to collect and distribute the funds to charities according to Google’s recommendations. In accordance with U.S. tax law, NFG has exclusive legal control over donations once received. By making a donation, your name, email address, address, and donation amount is shared with NFG in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

For more information about NFG, see their website: https://networkforgooddaf.org.

Is my donation tax deductible?
Donors in the United States

If you are a resident of the U.S., donations to 501(c)(3) organizations are generally tax deductible, but please check with a tax professional to be sure. You will receive a confirmation email from Google, which serves as your donation receipt and confirms that no goods or services were received.

Donors in Canada

If you are a resident of Canada, your donation may not be tax deductible. You should check your local tax regulations and review with a local tax professional to be sure.

Donors in other countries

Your donation is not tax deductible if you are a resident of one of the following countries:

  • Argentina

  • Austria

  • Belgium

  • Bolivia

  • Colombia

  • Croatia

  • Estonia

  • France

  • Germany

  • Ghana

  • Hong Kong

  • Iceland

  • Indonesia

  • Ireland

  • Italy

  • Kuwait

  • Latvia

  • Lichtenstein

  • Lithuania

  • Luxembourg

  • Mexico

  • Montenegro

  • Netherlands

  • New Zealand

  • Norway

  • Peru

  • Poland

  • Romania

  • Serbia

  • Spain

  • Sweden

  • Switzerland

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Turkey

  • United Kingdom
Will I be charged any fees or other levies?

Your entire contribution will go to the nonprofits, but if you reside outside the U.S., your bank or credit card issuer may charge you currency conversion / foreign currency transaction fees and taxes depending on the currency you donate in and your location -- please consult with your bank or credit card issuer for more information. You are also responsible for complying with any local foreign currency remittance and tax reporting obligations that may be applicable to you.

Are there any legal limitations on my donation?

If you reside outside the U.S., there may be a legal limit on the aggregate amount you may donate, the frequency of donations, or the donation recipient. Please check your country’s laws before donating.

Is my donation refundable?

No, donations are non-refundable.

How do I delete my donation history?

You can delete your donation history here. Deleting your donation history will not affect your Google account or your Google Payments account. For donations made on Google Play, deleting your donations account will not delete those transactions from your Google Play order history.

How does Google use my information?

To facilitate donations, Google may collect your:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Donation amount and date

Your information is used in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. You can delete your donation information.

If you opt-in to share your personal information with the nonprofit that you sent your donation to, your name and email address will be shared with the nonprofit. If you have questions or want to delete your information, contact the nonprofit.

Can my contact info be shared with recipient nonprofits?

The information below may only be shared with the nonprofit organization you donate to if you agree to do so when you make your donation:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Donation amount and date

If you have questions, you can contact the nonprofit that you donated to or send an email to Network for Good at [email protected].

When can my donation be made to recommended charities?

Your donation is made to NFG, a US 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund which takes exclusive legal control of donations. It makes donations to recommended charities within 30–45 days after the end of the month in which the donations are made.

If a charity can’t receive donations, you’re contacted and asked to select an alternative charity (if required by law). Learn why a charity can't receive donations.

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