Question 1

Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you use the same account that you have on Amazon.com for AmazonSmile.

Question 2

How much does Amazon donate?

Accepted Answer

The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Historical Society.
 
The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes or service charges. From time to time, AmazonSmile may offer special, limited time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more products or services or provide for additional donations to charitable organizations. Special terms and restrictions may apply. Please see the relevant promotion for complete details.

Question 3

Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for the Amazon donation?

Accepted Answer

Tens of millions of products are eligible for donations — just look for "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on its product detail page.

Question 4

How do I know that I'm currently shopping using AmazonSmile and not just the regular Amazon.com website?

Accepted Answer

You'll be able to tell you're shopping from the correct page if you see the AmazonSmile logo in the corner of the page and "Supporting [charity of your choice]" below the search bar.

Question 5

How do I know that I signed-up for the Amazon donations to go to the Historical Society?

Accepted Answer

You'll be able to tell that we're designated as your charity-of-choice if you see the AmazonSmile logo in the corner of the page and "Supporting Fluvanna Community Historical Society" below the search bar.

Question 6

How can I find out the amount of donated to the Historical Society by Amazon because of my purchases?

Accepted Answer

Navigate to the top of the page you're shopping from, locate the AmazonSmile logo in the corner of the page and "Supporting Fluvanna Community Historical Society" below the search bar. When you hover over the name of the Historical Society, you can see additional information about us and track the donation amount you've generated through your purchases.

Question 7

Does AmazonSmile cost me anything?

Accepted Answer

No. The Amazon Foundation directly makes the donation in your name, based on the percentage of total eligible purchases.  You won't pay extra for anything when you use AmazonSmile.

Question 8

Do AmazonSmile donations qualify me for a tax deduction?

Accepted Answer

No (unless your Amazon). Since the AmazonSmile Foundation makes the actual donation, with no cost to you, AmazonSmile donations do not qualify as tax deductions for shoppers.

Question 9

Do I need to renew AmazonSmile?

Accepted Answer

AmazonSmile renewals happen twice a year to help keep AmazonSmile on mobile app. AmazonSmile will notify you of these renewals via push notifications and through in-app notifications. If you miss a renewal you can reactivate at any time by repeating the steps to “turn on” AmazonSmile on your mobile device.
 
There is no renewal period for browser shopping on AmazonSmile, which you can use anytime by typing ‘smile.amazon.com’ into your browser.

Question 10

What is the AmazonSmile Foundation?

Accepted Answer

The AmazonSmile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation created by Amazon to administer the AmazonSmile program. All donation amounts generated by the AmazonSmile program are remitted by a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. to the AmazonSmile Foundation. In turn, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates those amounts to the charitable organizations selected by our customers. Amazon pays all expenses of the AmazonSmile Foundation; they are not deducted from the donation amounts generated by purchases on AmazonSmile.

Question 11

Privacy Information

Accepted Answer

Amazon will not share individual customer information with us even though you select the Historical Society to support through your shopping on AmazonSmile. Please see the Amazon.com Privacy Notice for more information regarding Amazon's sharing information with third parties.

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