Frequently Asked Questions
How can I change my donation amount?
If you wish to increase, decrease, or cancel your automatic monthly donations, we ask that you please contact us directly for security purposes:
- Partners ($10 - $99 per month): partners@hrc.org or (800) 498-0382
- Federal Club: fedclub@hrc.org or (202) 216-1565
- Federal Club Council/Major Gifts: fedclubcouncil@hrc.org, (202) 216-1508
Is my pledge tax deductible?
Any donations going to the General Fund or PAC support the political work of the Human Rights Campaign, a 501 (c)(4) organization. This work includes lobbying Congress, and therefore, according to U.S. law, your gift can not be tax deductible. For information about giving to the HRC Foundation through the Council Program (Annual Gifts of $5000 or more), please contact Issac Mason at (202) 216-1508.
How can I find HRC address labels and checks?
Personalized checks and address labels are available for purchase online at Message!Products. For additional information, please contact Message!Products directly at PO Box 700, Edgewood, MD 21040-0700; via email at helpmp@messageproducts.com; or at (800) 243-2565.
Where can I purchase HRC merchandise?
The Human Rights Campaign has a wide variety of gifts, clothing and other merchandise available online at the Corner Store. Visit our store at http://hrccornerstore.myimagefirst.com/store/ and show your commitment to equality and the work of HRC by wearing HRC merchandise.
Can I give to HRC on behalf of someone else?
Yes, gifts can be made to HRC in honor of a couple’s commitment ceremony or anniversary, in memory of a loved one’s death, etc. We also have a gift membership program--great for birthdays and holidays! Please contact Kalina Duncan at (202) 572-8916 or kalina.duncan@hrc.org to donate on another person’s behalf, or Timothy Mahoney at (202) 216-1563 or estateplanning@hrc.org to donate in someone’s memory.
What kind of educational work does HRC do?
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation develops educational programming and research in support of basic equality. HRC Foundation programs include HRC Family Project, Religion & Faith Program,the National Coming Out Project, HRC Workplace Project and more.
What is the Political Action Committee (PAC)?
HRC makes financial and in-kind contributions to candidates vying for seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives during the election season. HRC’s non-partisan political action committee makes such contributions directly to candidates. Please visit HRC’s Political Action Committee for more detailed information.
What is HRC’s list exchange policy?
HRC does not sell our membership list. HRC exchanges our membership list and occasionally rents portions of the list to other progressive non-profits – including both GLBT and non-GLBT groups. This is a standard industry practice for most membership-based non-profits and enables organizations to engage and activate more individuals in their work thus more effectively implement their missions.
Our members receive notification of this policy following their initial donation to HRC in our membership information packet.
When HRC agrees to permit another organization or like-minded business to utilize our list, that use is highly regulated and must meet strict standards. List exchanges occur only through a third party; the company or organization that information is shared with never has direct access to names or addresses. Essentially, each information exchange is only used once. No name is added to the mailing list of any other organizations or companies unless the person directly responds to their offer, i.e. purchasing a magazine subscription or joining that organization.
In an exchange of lists we do not pay or receive any money but simply trade one-time use of a portion of our list. In the occasional instances when we rent our list, an approved renter pays the standard industry rate.