Do I need a DonorsChoose API key to use this MCP?

Yes, you need an API key. You can use the public 'DONORSCHOOSE' key for general access, or your own key for more specific data.

Can I search for projects in a specific city?

You can search by state or by specific US ZIP code to find projects in the areas you care about.

How does the MCP handle urgent requests?

The MCP includes a capability specifically designed to identify projects that are nearing expiration or have high urgency levels.

Which AI clients can use this DonorsChoose MCP?

This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Can I see exactly what items a teacher is requesting?

Yes, you can use the project details capability to retrieve itemized resource lists for specific classroom proposals.

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 to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your AI agent into a real-time educational research assistant.

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Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

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Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through DonorsChoose.

01
List high poverty needs
This capability identifies specific classroom projects located in high-poverty school areas.
02
List latest classroom proposals
Use this to get a list of the most recently posted classroom projects on the platform.
03
List urgent funding needs
This capability finds projects that are nearing their expiration date or have high urgency levels.
04
Quick regional funding audit
Get a high-level summary of all active projects within a specific geographic region.

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05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through DonorsChoose.

05
Search classroom projects
This capability searches the DonorsChoose database for projects using specific keywords.
06
Get classroom project details
Retrieve deep metadata for a single classroom project, including school info and itemized lists.
07
Get donorschoose API metadata
This capability pulls metadata regarding your current API connection status.

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08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through DonorsChoose.

08
List projects by state
Filter and list classroom projects located in a specific US state.
09
List projects by subject
Retrieve a list of projects categorized by subject matter like Math or Literacy.
10
Search projects by zipcode
Search for classroom funding requests within a specific US ZIP code.

Real work

What teams actually run

Targeted Giving

A donor uses the agent to find all math projects in a specific state to direct their contributions.

Rapid Response

An organizer monitors urgent projects to find classrooms that need help before their window closes.

Data Collection

A researcher pulls metadata for hundreds of projects to analyze funding trends in high-poverty areas.

Local Impact Tracking

A community leader checks for new classroom proposals in their specific ZIP code.

Automate a task

Put DonorsChoose to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

DonorsChoose works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put DonorsChoose to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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952ms average. Fast in production.

DonorsChoose is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1097ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 701ms
Slowest day: 1097ms
14-day trend: Slowing+27%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of DonorsChoose, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with DonorsChoose. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

DonorsChoose Connector

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Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eFt0iRMutchhX23qyNq3vb0RbFbI0knUpjw8oy30/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — DonorsChoose capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "donorschoose-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eFt0iRMutchhX23qyNq3vb0RbFbI0knUpjw8oy30/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up DonorsChoose in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work DonorsChoose owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing educational giving or researching school funding trends.

01
Philanthropy Managers
They use the agent to find specific regional or subject-based projects to fund.
02
Educational Researchers
They hand off the task of gathering proposal metadata and school information to the AI.
03
Community Organizers
They use the agent to monitor local classroom needs and urgent requests in their area.

FAQ

Questions DonorsChoose owners ask.

01
Do I need a DonorsChoose API key to use this MCP?
Yes, you need an API key. You can use the public 'DONORSCHOOSE' key for general access, or your own key for more specific data.
02
Can I search for projects in a specific city?
You can search by state or by specific US ZIP code to find projects in the areas you care about.
03
How does the MCP handle urgent requests?
The MCP includes a capability specifically designed to identify projects that are nearing expiration or have high urgency levels.
04
Which AI clients can use this DonorsChoose MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
05
Can I see exactly what items a teacher is requesting?
Yes, you can use the project details capability to retrieve itemized resource lists for specific classroom proposals.
06
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.
07
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.
08
Which geographical areas are covered?
DonorsChoose covers public and charter school classroom projects across all 50 US states.

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Connect DonorsChoose to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

List high poverty needs

List latest classroom proposals

List urgent funding needs

Quick regional funding audit

05-07

Search classroom projects

Get classroom project details

Get donorschoose API metadata

08-10

List projects by state

List projects by subject

Search projects by zipcode

What teams actually run

Targeted Giving

Rapid Response

Data Collection

Local Impact Tracking

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Claude Desktop

Philanthropy Managers

Educational Researchers

Community Organizers

Do I need a DonorsChoose API key to use this MCP?

Can I search for projects in a specific city?

How does the MCP handle urgent requests?

Which AI clients can use this DonorsChoose MCP?

Can I see exactly what items a teacher is requesting?

How do I get a DonorsChoose API Key?

Can the agent make donations directly?

Which geographical areas are covered?

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