DonorsChoose MCP Server
Equip your AI agent to search classroom projects, track funding needs, and monitor educational proposals via the DonorsChoose API.
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What is the DonorsChoose MCP Server?
The DonorsChoose MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to DonorsChoose via 10 tools. Equip your AI agent to search classroom projects, track funding needs, and monitor educational proposals via the DonorsChoose API. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate DonorsChoose
Ask your AI agent "Search for classroom projects in New York about 'Literacy'." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real DonorsChoose data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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DonorsChoose MCP Server capabilities
10 toolsGet detailed information for a specific classroom project
Retrieve metadata for the current API connection
Identify projects from schools in high-poverty areas
List the most recently posted classroom projects
List classroom projects in a specific US state (e.g., NY, CA)
List projects filtered by subject area (e.g., Literacy, Math)
Identify projects that are close to their expiration or have high urgency
Retrieve a high-level summary of active projects in a region
Search for DonorsChoose classroom projects using keywords
Search for classroom projects within a specific US ZIP code
What the DonorsChoose MCP Server unlocks
Integrate DonorsChoose, the leading crowdfunding platform for public school teachers, directly into your AI workflow. Search for classroom projects across the US, filter by state, subject, or ZIP code, monitor urgent funding needs, and retrieve detailed information for educational proposals using natural language.
What you can do
- Project Discovery — Search for classroom projects using keywords, subjects, or specific geographic locations (states and ZIP codes).
- Funding Oversight — Monitor projects that are close to their expiration or have high urgency to identify immediate support needs.
- Proposal Intelligence — Retrieve detailed information for specific classroom projects, including school details and itemized resource lists.
- Newest Opportunity Tracking — List the most recently posted classroom proposals to identify new funding opportunities across the organization.
How it works
1. Connect the DonorsChoose integration to your AI assistant.
2. Authorize using your DonorsChoose API Key (you can use 'DONORSCHOOSE' for public access).
3. Orchestrate your educational support and project research through intuitive conversation.
Who is this for?
- Philanthropy Managers — Quickly identify classroom projects in specific regions or subjects for support on the go.
- Educational Researchers — Gather detailed proposal metadata and school information via chat.
- Community Organizers — Monitor local classroom funding needs and urgent projects instantly.
Frequently asked questions about the DonorsChoose MCP Server
How do I get a DonorsChoose API Key?
For general public access, you can use the API key 'DONORSCHOOSE'. If you require a unique key for high-volume use, you can apply for one through the DonorsChoose developer site.
Can the agent make donations directly?
This integration currently focuses on searching and auditing project data. Making actual donations should be completed via the project links provided by the agent on the DonorsChoose website.
Which geographical areas are covered?
DonorsChoose covers public and charter school classroom projects across all 50 US states.
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Connect DonorsChoose with your favorite client
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