Ariz. Launches Site to Fund Border Fence

The site also includes a state official's declaration that donations may qualify as state and federal income tax deductions. But it says donors should consult their tax advisers about that.

Smith said he expects the site's content will be updated as soon as Thursday. The advisory committee will get regular updates on how much money is raised, and a running tally may be added to the site, he said.

"We're going to be extraordinarily open and transparent to the penny of what we have," Smith said.