Palestine Children's Relief Fund

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Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) is a U.S.-based non-profit humanitarian organization that provides free medical care and humanitarian aid to children in Palestine and across the Middle East.

Kent, Ohio, USA
pcrf.net

About Palestine Children's Relief Fund

Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-political, non-religious humanitarian organization founded in 1991 by concerned Americans to address the medical and humanitarian crisis facing Palestinian children in the Middle East. From its base in the United States, PCRF coordinates specialized medical treatment—both by bringing children abroad for care that is unavailable locally and by sending volunteer medical teams and supplies into the region. The organization supports programs such as pediatric cardiac surgery, oncology care, reconstructive surgery, and mental-health services, and has helped establish pediatric cancer departments and other critical pediatric facilities in the West Bank and Gaza.

A charge labeled “PCRF” on a card statement is typically a donation made to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, either as a one-time gift, a recurring monthly contribution, or a contribution tied to a specific online fundraiser, event, or merchandise campaign. Donations may be processed directly through PCRF’s website or via third-party fundraising platforms that remit funds to PCRF, but on card statements the merchant descriptor often appears simply as “PCRF” or “Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.” In some cases, you may see separate authorizations and settlements, especially for online donations or international processing.

If you have questions about a PCRF charge, start by checking your email for a donation receipt from pcrf.net or from the fundraising platform you used, and review any recent crowdfunding campaigns, charity streams, or workplace giving you participated in. You can verify details or request documentation by contacting PCRF directly using the contact information on their official website. For billing issues—such as cancelling a recurring donation, correcting an amount, or disputing an unauthorized charge—reach out to PCRF first; if you still don’t recognize the transaction after confirming with them, you can then contact your bank or card issuer to investigate or dispute the charge.

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  1. PCRF

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge labeled “PCRF” or “Palestine Children’s Relief Fund” on my card statement?

This descriptor typically represents a charitable donation you made to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, either directly on pcrf.net or through a partner fundraising platform or event. Review your recent online donations, charity streams, or fundraising campaigns you participated in to confirm the source.

Can PCRF donations be set up as recurring charges, and how do I manage them?

Yes. PCRF allows donors to set up recurring monthly donations. To change or cancel a recurring donation, log into the account or platform where you initiated the gift (PCRF’s donation portal or a partner site), or contact PCRF directly with your name, email, and approximate donation date and amount so they can locate and update your recurring gift.

How can I get a receipt or tax acknowledgment for my PCRF donation?

PCRF typically emails a receipt immediately after you donate online. Check the inbox and spam folder for the email address you used when donating. If you can’t find it, contact PCRF via the contact form or email on pcrf.net with your full name, date, and donation amount, and they can resend an official acknowledgment suitable for tax purposes in the U.S.

What are common donation amounts that might appear as a PCRF charge?

Common PCRF charges reflect one-time gifts (for example, $10, $25, $50, $100 or more), monthly recurring donations (often $10–$50), or larger campaign-specific gifts. Event or merchandise fundraisers may show other amounts but will still process under the PCRF merchant descriptor on your statement.

Why do I see multiple PCRF transactions or a small pending amount on my account?

When you donate online, your bank may first place a temporary authorization hold to verify the card, followed by the final settled donation. This can look like two charges for a short period. The initial authorization should drop off automatically; if it does not disappear after several business days, contact your bank and, if needed, PCRF with the transaction details.

How do I request a refund or correct an incorrect PCRF donation amount?

If you donated the wrong amount, duplicated a donation, or believe there was an error, contact PCRF as soon as possible through the email or phone number listed on pcrf.net. Provide your name, the date of the donation, the amount, and any reference number from your receipt. PCRF can review the transaction and advise whether a refund or adjustment is possible.

How can I verify that a fundraising campaign claiming to support PCRF is legitimate?

To verify a campaign, check whether it links directly to pcrf.net or to a well-known fundraising platform that clearly states funds go to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. You can also cross-check PCRF’s official site or social channels for mentions of the campaign, or contact PCRF directly with a link or screenshot so they can confirm whether they are the designated beneficiary.

What should I do if I don’t recognize a PCRF charge and I never intended to donate?

First, confirm that no one in your household used your card to donate, and search your email for any PCRF or donation receipts. If you still do not recognize the transaction, contact PCRF with the date and amount so they can check their records. If it appears unauthorized or your card details were misused, report it to your bank or card issuer immediately to dispute the charge and request a new card.

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