TARGET TEAM MEMBER GIVING FUND
DONATION FAQ
emergencyassistancefdn.org @eafrelief
HELPFUL DEFINITIONS
Charitable Class: A Fund's Charitable Class is the group of individuals who are eligible to apply for a grant,
per the Fund's criteria. See "Who can apply for a grant from the Target Team Member Giving Fund" below .
Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF): EAF is the third-party administrator for the Target Team
Member Giving Fund. EAF independently administers all Fund activities, including accepting donations,
objectively reviewing grant applications, and awarding and distributing grants. EAF is a 501(c)(3) tax-
exempt, public, non-profit organization.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why donate to the Target Team Member Giving Fund?
The Target Team Member Giving Fund was created to help Charitable Class members who are in need of
immediate financial assistance following an unforeseen disaster or personal hardship. Every donation
makes a difference, no matter the amount, and combined with the donations of others, helps to provide
tax-free grants* when they are needed most. Below are the testimonials of just a few EAF Grant
Recipients who have kindly shared their stories:
“I don't make much, sometimes living paycheck-to-paycheck. Extra expenses like those I endured from the
storm caused a great burden until I learned about the grant. Thank you so much. I hope you understand what
kind of difference you are making.”
“When we lost our 22-year-old special needs son, Ezekiel, the relief fund was extremely helpful in assisting
with Ezekiel's burial expenses as he was never eligible for any type of life insurance policy. The grant allowed
us to give him the burial that we wanted.”
“I can’t say enough about the level of gratitude I have. My family has comfort knowing that there are people
and organizations that are willing to help. My family can rest a little easier tonight. Though the struggle
continues, your support has lifted us up and has provided a much-appreciated boost.”
*Grants are considered tax-free grants for grant recipients who are subject to United States IRS tax regulations. For
recipients outside the United States, the tax treatment of grants will differ based on local policies/laws.
Who can apply for a grant from the Target Team Member Giving Fund?
The Fund's Charitable Class (those eligible to apply for a grant) includes:
• Those employed by Target on the date of the application; and
• Those not a seasonal team member or contractor
Who can donate to the Target Team Member Giving Fund?
Anyone can donate to the Fund. The Fund relies on support from the sponsoring organization (Target) and
individual donations made by Target's team members. Donations can be made as one-time gifts or
recurring periodic contributions.
How much of my donation goes toward grants?
To ensure that 100% of individual donations go directly to those in need, Target covers the cost of all
Fund operating expenses.
Are donations tax deductible?
TARGET TEAM MEMBER GIVING FUND
DONATION FAQ
emergencyassistancefdn.org @eafrelief
In the United States, all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. EAF is a 501(c)(3) tax-
exempt, public, non-profit organization with Tax ID 45-1813056. For questions related to the tax
treatment of donations, please contact your local tax professional.
How can donations be made?
Donations can be made via payroll deduction, credit/debit card, PayPal (GiveSmart donations only), Text
to Give (GiveSmart donations only), check, electronic transfer/wire, or securities.
• Payroll Deduction (US Only): Access MyGiving, under the Giving Campaign tab, select pledge and
designate the organization as the Emergency Assistance Foundation.
• Credit/Debit Card or PayPal: Click on the “Donate” button on the Target Team Member Giving Fund
webpage (www.tmgivingfund.com). You can make a one-time donation or set up a recurring periodic
contribution.
• Text to Give: In the United States, text TMGF to 71777 and donate by credit/debit card.
To donate via check, electronic transfer/wire, or securities, please review the detailed instructions in
our Donation Methods Guide.
How often do I have to update my payroll deduction contribution?
When you set up a recurring payroll deduction contribution, it will remain in effect until you change or
cancel it by submitting a new form. The form is available by clicking the “Payroll Deduction” button on the
MyGiving webpage.
How can I change or cancel my payroll deduction contribution?
To change or cancel a payroll deduction contribution, please submit a new form with the updated
information. The form is available by clicking the “Payroll Deduction” button on the MyGiving webpage.
How do I change or cancel a recurring donation made through GiveSmart? Please note that GiveSmart
may also be referred to as MobileCause.
• If you wish to cancel a recurring credit/debit card donation made through GiveSmart, please
send an email to the Fund's email address (TMGF@EmergencyAssistanceFdn.org) with a
cancellation request. To make a change to a recurring donation, please email the Fund’s email
address to cancel your current donation and then set up a new recurring donation.
• If you wish to change or cancel a recurring PayPal donation made through GiveSmart, please do
so through your PayPal account.
How do I change or cancel a recurring donation made through Donorbox?
If you wish to change or cancel a recurring donation made through Donorbox, simply log in to your
Donorbox account. (You should have received an email from Donorbox with a link to create an account
when you initially set up your recurring donation.) Inside your account, click into the Recurring Plan that
you would like to modify and make your preferred changes.
Can donations be directed to a specific individual?
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations do not allow for donations to be earmarked for specific
individuals. However, all donations made to Target Team Member Giving Fund will be used for the
intended charitable purpose in aid of the Fund's Charitable Class.
Will I receive an acknowledgement for my donation?
EAF’s donation acknowledgment process differs depending on the donation method and total donation
amount. Please review the following details:
TARGET TEAM MEMBER GIVING FUND
DONATION FAQ
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• Payroll Deduction Donations: Regulations do not require EAF to provide acknowledgements for
payroll deduction donations because your end-of-year pay stub is an acceptable form of
documentation when filing taxes.
• Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, or Text to Give Donations: No matter the donation amount or platform,
you will receive an acknowledgment via email from donations@emergencyassistancefdn.org (or
[email protected]box.org for Donorbox donations) at the time of your donation, or shortly
thereafter. Please be sure to look for the email in any filtered inboxes and spam or junk folders. Also
note that, per IRS regulations, an acknowledgement is not required for total donation amounts under
US $250 and your account statement is also an acceptable form of documentation when filing taxes.
• Check, Electronic Transfer/Wire, or Securities Donations: Regulations do not require EAF to provide
acknowledgments for check, electronic transfer/wire, or securities donations under US $250
because a canceled check or record of your electronic transfer/wire/securities donation is an
acceptable form of documentation when filing taxes. If your total donation amount is over US $250,
you will receive a hard copy acknowledgement from EAF, which will be mailed to the address
provided with the donation.
For questions related to the tax treatment of donations, please contact your tax professional.
Do I have to contribute to the Fund to be eligible to apply for a grant?
Not at all. Donating to the Fund is completely voluntary, and eligibility for assistance is based upon need
and qualifying circumstances. In addition, no applicant is entitled to receive a grant based on their history
of contributions to the Fund.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact a Fund representative at CorporateResponsibility@Target.com for additional information
about donations.
