How to Donate with Amazon Smile

AmazonSmile is an easy way to support Few for Change whenever you shop at Amazon.com — without costing you a cent!

What is AmazonSmile?

You shop — Amazon gives. By using the https://smile.amazon.com/ instead of https://www.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your spending to the charity of your choice! Nothing else about your experience changes. You’ll find the exact same low prices, wide selection and convenient shopping experience.

How do I sign up?

No special sign-ups required! Before you start shopping, visit https://smile.amazon.com/ and select Few for Change as your designated charity for the AmazonSmile program. This ensures all donations from your eligible purchases made on Amazon.com go to Few for Change. See below for the step-by-step.

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Step 1:

Visit https://smile.amazon.com/ . Under "Or pick your own charitable organization", type 'Few for Change' and click "Search".

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Step 2:

Click the yellow "Select" button next to 'Few for Change'.

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Step 3:

Check the "Yes, I understand that I must always start at smile.amazon.com to suppose Few for Change" and click "Start shopping".

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All done! Now anytime you purchase from smile.amazon.com, a portion of your donation will go to Few for Change!

How can I make this really easy? I am worried I might forget.

Did you know you can have your computer browser always use Amazon Smile, even if you forget? Use the browser add-ons and extensions below to always default to Amazon Smile

If you use Google Chrome, click here and install the chrome extension SmileAlways.

If you use Firefox, click here to install the add-on Smile Redirect.

Unfortunately, the other common browsers do not have tools to make this step easier, so make sure to bookmark smile.amazon.com!

Can I use my existing account?

You will use your same Amazon.com login — all of your Amazon settings will remain the same. You can also bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it easier to return and continue shopping while donating through your purchases on AmazonSmile.

How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?

Donation amounts are calculated based on the price of the item. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Few for Change. Eligible products are marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail page. Your Amazon.com shopping experience remains otherwise remains the same.

All payment methods available on Amazon.com, including Shop with Points, are available for use on AmazonSmile. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.

Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AmazonSmile?

Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax-deductible by you. However, there is no additional cost to you at your online checkout for this donation from Amazon. 

How else can I contribute / donate?

If you would like to make a direct contribution, you can donate by clicking here. Thank you!