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<h1>FAQ</h1> | <h1>FAQ</h1> | ||
[https://donate.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW] | [https://donate.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW] | ||
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We understand that your privacy is very important. We ask for a minimum amount of information required to process credit card donations, including billing address. This allows our payment processor to verify your identity, process your payment, and prevent fraudulent charges to your credit card. We keep your information private, if you have questions please refer to our [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/privacy/principles/ Privacy Policy]. If you would rather not fill in your information on our online donation form, you can [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Ways_to_Give#Check_.28via_postal_service.29 mail a check]. | We understand that your privacy is very important. We ask for a minimum amount of information required to process credit card donations, including billing address. This allows our payment processor to verify your identity, process your payment, and prevent fraudulent charges to your credit card. We keep your information private, if you have questions please refer to our [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/privacy/principles/ Privacy Policy]. If you would rather not fill in your information on our online donation form, you can [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Ways_to_Give#Check_.28via_postal_service.29 mail a check]. | ||
<!-- or donate directly [https://sendto.mozilla.org/page/contribute/Give-Now via Paypal]. --> | <!-- or donate directly [https://sendto.mozilla.org/page/contribute/Give-Now via Paypal]. --> | ||
<!-- <h2>How can I turn off the donation ask on the Thunderbird start page?</h2> | <!-- <h2>How can I turn off the donation ask on the Thunderbird start page?</h2> | ||
The fundraising campaign will end December 31st, but you can turn off the fundraising promotion by clicking the “X” on the page. [https://webmaker.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/2257751-how-to-turn-off-the-donate-promotion-on-start-page Click here for instructions]. | The fundraising campaign will end December 31st, but you can turn off the fundraising promotion by clicking the “X” on the page. [https://webmaker.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/2257751-how-to-turn-off-the-donate-promotion-on-start-page Click here for instructions]. | ||
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<h2>How will my donation be used?</h2> | <h2>How will my donation be used?</h2> | ||
We're the leading open source cross-platform email and calendaring client, free for business and personal use. Your donation will help ensure it stays that way, and will support future development. <!-- You can find more details about Mozilla’s expenditures and governance [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/foundation/documents/ here]. --> | |||
You can find more details about Mozilla’s expenditures and governance [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/foundation/documents/ here]. | |||
<h2>Don't Mozilla products, like Thunderbird, earn income?</h2> | <h2>Don't Mozilla products, like Thunderbird, earn income?</h2> | ||
Thunderbird is maintained by the Thunderbird Community, in cooperation with Mozilla Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation. Thunderbird derives almost no revenue from search and other sources. Thunderbird relies | Thunderbird is maintained by the [[Thunderbird|Thunderbird Community]], in cooperation with Mozilla Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation. Thunderbird derives almost no revenue from search and other sources. Thunderbird relies heavily on the generous donations of it's users and friends of Thunderbird. | ||
<h2>Who donates to Thunderbird?</h2> | <h2>Who donates to Thunderbird?</h2> | ||
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<h2>Is my donation tax deductible?</h2> | <h2>Is my donation tax deductible?</h2> | ||
Thunderbird donations | Thunderbird donations are processed through The Mozilla Foundation, which is a California non-profit corporation exempt from United States federal income taxation under IRC 501(c)3. The Mozilla Foundation Tax ID: 20-0097189. Donations are tax deductible for United States citizens. For donors outside of the United States, please consult with your tax adviser about whether your donation is tax deductible. | ||
In the case of some substantial gifts we may be required to report names and addresses to the IRS. Mozilla is required by law to report this information for its substantial donors and for certain in-kind gifts. These requirements would not apply to any donor donating $5,000 or less. | In the case of some substantial gifts we may be required to report names and addresses to the IRS. Mozilla is required by law to report this information for its substantial donors and for certain in-kind gifts. These requirements would not apply to any donor donating $5,000 or less. | ||
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<h2>Do you accept stock donations?</h2> | <h2>Do you accept stock donations?</h2> | ||
We are not currently accepting stock donations. | We are not currently accepting stock donations. Monetary donations would be much appreciated. | ||
<h2>I’m unable to give money at this time, are there other ways I can help Thunderbird?</h2> | <h2>I’m unable to give money at this time, are there other ways I can help Thunderbird?</h2> | ||
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<h2>Who can I email directly with questions about donating?</h2> | <h2>Who can I email directly with questions about donating?</h2> | ||
If you have a question about how to donate | If you have a question about how to donate please contact us at [mailto:thunderbird-donate@mozilla.org thunderbird-donate@mozilla.org] and we will do our best to follow-up with you within 48 hours. If you need technical support for products such as Thunderbird, please contact [https://support.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird Thunderbird Support] for assistance. | ||