“Your Donation Changes Lives”
We are opportunity makers and poverty fighters. Your donation helps us create paths from dependence to economic security — that’s how to change families for generations.
You make hope blossom into action. We are overjoyed that you are joining us on this journey!
Reasons to Give
UPO helps people of every age reach their full potential — 50,000 people a year, including:
- A single mom with no job who gets her child an education, then starts her own business.
- A man living on the street who gains a home and a career so he feels like a new man.
- A high school graduate becomes the first in her family to go to college.
United Planning Organization is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (EIN 52-0788987) devoted to Washington, DC residents.
Ways to Give
- Online, by Phone, by Mail
- Stock, Securities, Mutual Fund Shares
- Wire or IRA
- Workplace Giving
- Matching Fund
- Dana M. Jones Scholarship Endowment
Questions About Your Donation?
Please reach out to Jo Raffa Boukhira at 202-238-4719 or jboukhira@upo.org
Giving Online, by Phone, or by Mail
- Online Donations
Click here to make a secure one-time or recurring donation.
- Donations over the phone
- Donations by mail
Please print our mail-in form (opens in a new tab) or enclose the information requested on the form with your gift. Make your check payable to UPO and mail to:
United Planning Organization
Attn: Development Office
301 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Giving Stock, Securities, or Mutual Fund Shares
Donating appreciated publicly traded securities that you have held for 12+ months may allow you to claim a charitable deduction for the full market value while avoiding tax on the capital gain. Please consult your personal tax advisor for advice.
Reach out to Jo Raffa Boukhira at jboukhira@upo.org or 202-238-4719 for details on how to make your gift to UPO.
Note: Please ask your bank to include your name in the details of any stock transfer to expedite processing and ensure proper acknowledgment of your gift.
Giving by Wire or IRA
Wiring a Gift
Thank you for your interest in giving to UPO with your checking or savings account — this saves us time and resources so more of your gift will go straight to work!
If you would like to wire a gift, please reach out to Jo Raffa Boukhira at jboukhira@upo.org or 202-238-4719 for account details.
IRA
UPO welcomes donations made through your IRA. Please check with your account manager for instructions about your bank’s processes. You can make checks out to “UPO” and mail to:
United Planning Organization
Attn: Development Office
301 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Workplace Giving
This is an easy and convenient way for you to make an impact throughout the year via payroll deductions. In the DC area, the 3 most common forms of workplace giving are:
Combined Federal Campaign
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The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is for federal employees and almost every office manages its own campaign. United Planning Organization’s CFC number is 90524
United Way
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Many private sector employers manage their giving through the United Way. United Planning Organization’s United Way number is 9881
DC One Fund
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DC government employees can turn to the DC One Fund campaign. United Planning Organization’s DC One Fund number is 9881
Matching Gifts
Matching gifts can double and sometimes triple the impact of your donation! Many employers will match donations made by employees, spouses, or retirees. If your employer offers matching gifts, request a form from your HR department and please submit your application by mail or email.
Mailing address:
United Planning Organization
Attn: Development Office
301 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Email address:
If your company uses a matching gift platform, submit your request through their portal: choose United Planning Organization or enter our EIN 52-0788987. We will verify your gift once we receive your application.
Dana M. Jones “Excellence in Action” Endowment
Education is the key to empowering DC residents and their communities to thrive. It’s a fundamental part of our work. That’s why we created the Dana M. Jones “Excellence in Action” Scholarship Endowment: to enable continuous education — a force that transforms lives!
This endowment, UPO’s first ever, provides scholarships for educational and professional development of graduates of our training programs and UPO staff. With this support, they can take the next step toward a new life they never dreamt was possible.
Join our powerful endowment and you will transform lives for generations.