Donations are not taxed. The online donor site charges a processing fee of 3.5% for VISA/MC/Discover and 3.95% for AMEX for each donation. Donors have the option of paying the processing fee (which is tax-deductible) for the SAHS to allow more funds to go toward shelter programs. Covering this fee for the SAHS is not required. The total amount that the donor is charged will be counted towards their fundraising goal.