US Treasury's "Gifts to Reduce the Public Debt" program officially accepts voluntary donations to help lower the national debt, currently around $39 trillion.
Authorized since 1961 under law (31 U.S.C. § 3113); donations must be used strictly to reduce debt held by the public, no goods or services provided in return.
Easy modern options: Donate $5 or more via
bank account (ACH), debit/credit card, PayPal, or Venmo through the official Pay.gov form.
Total raised: Approximately $67.3 million since late 1996, equivalent to roughly 20 minutes of interest accrual on today's massive debt level.
Recent monthly examples: Donations continue
modestly (e.g., ~$30K in Feb 2026, ~$74K in Jan 2026), but remain symbolic and negligible compared to annual deficits and rapid debt growth.
The program highlights the scale of U.S. fiscal challenges, often sparking online jokes about "tipping" the government on top of taxes
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