About markmakers:

• Our mission is to encourage young people to take an interest in the issues of the world and endeavour to make a mark. When a parent gives a young person a markmakers card, that young person is empowered to make a difference. The choice of where, and how, is theirs.
  
  
• 100% of the amount placed on a markmakers card will be passed on to the organizations providing the goods and services provided in our store. Our grants to these organizations (based on the allocation choices made by the young people who "shop" here) are made monthly or bi-monthly. We deduct nothing.
  
  
• the total amount placed on a markmakers card is tax deductible. Your card purchase is a contribution to the Markmakers Foundation, an IRS approved 501c3 organization.
  
  
• you will be charged a 7% service fee at the time of payment. This fee is also tax deductible and helps defray, in part, the cost of operating of our website. Contributions from individuals cover the balance of our operating expenses.
  
  
• Giving thru markmakers is anonymous and password protected. Neither the card giver's name or the recipient's name will be passed on to any organization, including those to which contributions are made. All purchases are secure and private.
  
  
• The minimum amount that can be placed on a markmakers card is $10. Cards may only be purchased at this website using American Express, Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Refunds are not available.
  
  
• We are an independent organization, unaffilliated with any political party, governmental, non-governmental or religious organization.
  
  

Organizations Listed at Markmakers & 2007 Grants

Grants are made based upon the distribution choices made by card holders. In 2007, markmakers grants totaled $70,088.

There are six shops at markmakers (Environmental Protection,  Peace & Justice,  Kids in Need, Disease Prevention & Healthcare,  Poverty & Hunger and, Animal Protection) offering goods and services provided by a variety of non-profit organizations. The name of the organization providing the relevant goods or services is indicated in each item description in the shops. The mix of organizations is designed to appeal to the broad range of interests and concerns on the minds of young people today.  Organizations  do not pay to be here.