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App. No. 11/931,267

Direct Passthrough System for Financial Contributions

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App. No.
11/931,267
Abstract

A system for direct donation utilizes an Internet-connected server accessible by potential donors using an Internet browser and a data store accessible to the server and storing information about potential recipients pre-qualified for donations. A software suite executing on the server has at least a first facility enabling a potential donor to view specific information about qualified recipients of donations, and a second facility enabling the same donor to select a recipient and make a direct donation to the selected recipient.

Claims (5)

1 - 24 . (canceled)

25 . A financial aid system, comprising:

an Internet-connected server accessible by potential donors using an Internet browser;

a data repository coupled to the server, storing profiles describing individuals, each profile describing needs of the associated individual, and deposit data for an account controlled solely by the associated individual;

wherein a potential donor is enabled to select one or more profiles about individuals, and to make a deposit to the account controlled by that individual.