Using Smile.Amazon.com is a “no cost” way of directing 0.5% of your Amazon purchases to be donated to MVPC.
Need a little help getting started? Click on the video or open the PDF for instructions.
FAQ’s for Smile.Amazon.com
Will MVPC know if I’ve subscribed to the Smile.Amazon.com (S.A.com) program?
No. S.A.com program does not share with the beneficiary the names of the subscribers. We will get metrics around the aggregate number of subscribers.
Will MVPC know how much I spend on Amazon?
No. The S.A.com program gives MVPC and aggregate dollar amount equal to 0.5% of subscriber’s qualified purchases, but individual spending is not a metric that MVPC will receive from S.A.com. However, the individual subscriber can navigate the S.A.com website and access that information.
Will MVPC know if I support another 501(c)(3) beneficiary?
No. The S.A.com program does not release this data to MVPC.
Will MVPC know what I purchase on Smile.Amazon.com?
No. Both the quantity in dollars and the choices you make are not released to MVPC.
Will I be able to find out how much MVPC has benefited by my participation in S.A.com?
Yes. By going to smile.amazon.com, selecting the Account & Lists under your name (3rd option from the left on the top banner of the window), then select the 4th option, under Your Account “Your AmazonSmile”. You’ll see a screen with metrics on your donation to the beneficiary you’ve identified as well as some other information.