AmazonSmile is a program in which Amazon automatically donates 0.5% of every purchase you make on Amazon.com. You don't spend an extra cent -- Amazon sends the money directly to the Convention of States Project whenever you use their website.
It's the same products, prices, and service you're used to from Amazon, except every time you shop you're also supporting the Convention of States Project.
Here are two ways you can get set up:
Follow this link to go directly to the Convention of States AmazonSmile page:
Convention of States on AmazonSmile
OR
Step 1: Go to smile.amazon.com
Step 2: Find our organization:
Convention of States Foundation
EIN 27-1657203
106 E 6th Street, Suite 900, Houston, TX 78701
Step 3: Whenever you shop on Amazon, make sure that you are shopping at smile.amazon.com.
That's it! It's a simple, easy, free way to support the Convention of States Project and further the cause of liberty in our great nation.
Here are additional details, courtesy of Amazon's FAQ page.
About AmazonSmile
What is Amazon Smile?
Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
Which products on Amazon Smile are eligible for charitable donations?
Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.
How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
What charities can I choose from?
You can choose from almost one million eligible 501(c)(3) public charitable organizations.
How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. 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, we 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.
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.
How can I learn more about AmazonSmile?
Please see complete AmazonSmile program details.
