Ohio Contributions

A donation will reduce the amount of the refund that you are due. If you decide to donate, this decision is final. You cannot change your mind and later ask for your donations to be refunded. If you do not want to donate, do not enter an amount on Ohio IT 1040, lines 26a-g.

Because your tax return is confidential, the department cannot release your name to the fund administrators, but the administrators extend appreciation to those who donate. Your donation may be tax-deductible on a future federal income tax return.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Project

Contributions made to the project are used to provide free breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic and outreach/case management services to uninsured and underinsured Ohio women. The project is administered by the Ohio Department of Health and is operated through 11 regional agencies, which enroll women in the program and schedule them for services with clinical providers in the agency's service area.

If you do not have an overpayment on your Ohio IT 1040, but you want to donate to provide grants for free breast and cervical cancer screening, you may do so by writing a check payable to "Ohio Treasurer of State" or "Ohio Department of Health" and mailing it to: Ohio Department of Health Attn: Breast & Cervical Cancer P.O. Box 15278 Columbus, Ohio 43215-0278 In the description on the check, please write "Breast and Cervical Cancer Donation."

Military Injury Relief Fund

The Military Injury Relief Fund provides grants to individuals injured while in active service as a member of the U.S. armed forces and to individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder while serving, or after having served, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn or Operation Enduring Freedom.

f you do not have an overpayment on your Ohio IT 1040, but you want to donate to provide grants to such individuals, you may do so by writing a check payable to "Ohio Treasurer of State (ODVS)" and mailing it to: Ohio Department of Veterans Services Military Injury Relief Fund P.O. Box 373 Sandusky, OH 44871.

Ohio History Fund

The Ohio History Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that allocates these funds toward a matching grants program to support state and local history-related projects throughout Ohio.

If you do not have an overpayment on your Ohio IT 1040, but you want to donate to provide grants to promote and protect Ohio's rich history, you may do so by writing a check payable to "The Ohio History Connection Income Tax Contribution Fund" and mailing it to: The Ohio History Connection Attn: Business Office 800 E. 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211-2474

Donations may also be made online at www.ohiohistory.org.

State Nature Preserves and Scenic Rivers

Contributions are used to protect Ohio's state nature preserves, scenic rivers, rare species and unique habitats. Your donations play a critical role in caring for Ohio's most exceptional forests, wetlands, prairies, rivers and streams. Donations fund educational outreach programs, research and monitoring for rare species and construction of facilities that improve public access.

If you do not have an overpayment on your Ohio IT 1040, direct donations may also be made by check or online. Please visit the "Support Natural Areas" section at naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov for information.

Wildlife Species and Endangered Wildlife

The Division of Wildlife uses these funds to establish habitat and protect open spaces for wildlife. Past donations have helped to restore populations of endangered species. Your generous donation will continue to help support Ohio's native wildlife – a natural treasure!

If you do not have an overpayment on your Ohio IT 1040, but you want to donate to provide grants to protect Ohio's natural heritage, you may do so by writing a check payable to the "Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Special Account" and mailing it to: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife 2045 Morse Road, Building G-1 Columbus, OH 43229-6693 To learn more, go to wildlife.ohiodnr.gov.

Wishes for Sick Children

Contributions are distributed by the Ohio Department of Health to fund a program administered by a nonprofit corporation that grants the wishes of individuals who are under the age of 18, Ohio residents, and have been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.

If you do not have an overpayment on your Ohio IT 1040, but you want to donate to provide funds for Wishes for Sick Children, you may do so by writing a check payable to "Ohio Treasurer of State" or "Ohio Department of Health" and mailing it to: Ohio Department of Health Attn: Wishes for Sick Children P.O. Box 15278 Columbus, OH 43215-0278