CFC Key Facts

  • Established in 1961 to provide the only authorized workplace fund raising campaign in the Federal community.
  • Workplace giving through payroll deduction means workers can give more through small amounted collected each pay period.
  • Over 2,500 charities that have been approved by Federal employees are eligible for payroll deducted contributions made by Federal employees.
  • Last year, in Los Angeles County, 47,000 Federal employees were solicited – 31.0% pledged $3.63 million toward a wide variety of essential community services.
  • Over the past 19 years, Federal employees in Los Angeles county have contributed over $62 million to hundreds for charities through the CFC.
  • CFC supported charities focus on issues that are important to everyone. Disaster relief, care for animals and the environment, Education, medical research & services just to name a few.
  • CFC funds helps replenish and maintain a charity’s general fund, so they can be prepared to and have the resources to immediately respond to emergencies or disasters.
  • CFC provides charities with a steady monthly income for a year so they will have more time to plan and provide their much needed services.
  • Because CFC relies on volunteer leadership from within the Federal Community, CFC maintains the lowest administrative costs, currently about 10.3%.
  • Is extremely successful because of the support of Federal managers, coordinators and keyworkers.