This page explains giving inquiries and the one-time test checkout, when available. An inquiry is not a payment. A test payment is not a donation. Updated October 30, 2026.
Use only the secure checkout linked from this site when available. Never send card details, bank credentials, or payment codes through a contact form, email, text, or case message. A test checkout, if provided, will be clearly labeled and must use test information; it is not a charitable contribution.
A program preference does not create an accepted restriction unless Gopsco.org agrees to it in writing. Contact us before a restricted, matching, institutional, noncash, or unusual gift. We do not promise a particular beneficiary, outcome, or service in exchange for a contribution.
Recurring payment checkout is not offered here. Contact the team to discuss ongoing support. A conversation or inquiry does not authorize automatic charges or create a recurring payment commitment.
Report an unintended, duplicate, or unauthorized payment promptly through our contact form or at 408-409-5719. Include the date, amount, and reference, but not card details. Refunds must be reviewed under the applicable law, gift restrictions, and payment-provider rules; an inquiry is not automatic approval. A browser success screen alone is not proof that payment settled. Test checkout status is private to the browser that started the attempt. Keep its link private. After an interrupted request, retry the same unchanged entries; check status before opening another attempt. A test payment creates no donation receipt or tax acknowledgment.
Do not assume every payment or gift is deductible. Confirm the recipient’s legal name, tax-exempt eligibility, and acknowledgment details before relying on a deduction. Ask us for the applicable organizational information and acknowledgment. Tax treatment depends on the gift and your circumstances; we do not provide individual tax advice.
A donation does not automatically authorize marketing or public recognition. We do not publish a donor’s name or gift details without permission. Information needed for payment, accounting, legal compliance, or a requested acknowledgment may still need to be retained.
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