Hi all, I volunteer & foster for IMPS. That's Internet Min Pin Service or minpinrescue.org. Last year we had a quilt raffle and it was very successful. This ...
Is it true, you need a permit to hold a raffle in certain states? If so were do you go for such a permit? Can't seem to find any info on it. Thanks! Marianne ...
Raffles are considered gambling in some places. If your state or commonwealth has a gaming department, that's where to go. If you don't know, ask the cops....
... Yes, it's true. In addition, some counties or municipalities may require a permit. I'd start with the department in your state that regulates charities. ...
Hi, For info on Raffles and permits, only because I just spent weeks researching the same thing :-), contact your states Dept. of Revenue. That would be where...
In the state of Maryland it is ILLEGAL to do any raffle that presents a tax deductible donation. The IRS and the Attorney General's Office confirmed this....
And in Tennessee, it is illegal under any circumstances. Judy Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary On Mon, 1 Jul 2002 17:40:09 -0400 iluvdogz@... wrote: In...
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Yes, you have to have permits in some states. And, in some states, raffles are considered gambling and aren't permitted at all. :((( You would most likely...
Unfortunately, yes, it is. Of course, you can always take "donations". <G> Genie ... presents a tax ... confirmed ... arrest ... call ... Vatican ... Good ...
I do hope all rescue organizations check with their state PRIOR to putting anything on their website as a raffle and find out what the laws are. People, this...
BUT, you cannot say "a portion of the raffle ricket is a tax deductible donation. That is the illegal part in Maryland. I happen to know someon e that is doing...
In NJ - here's some info for non-profits. We once tried to do a raffle of bunny items at an event and the state games commission came and almost arrested me!...
... here's one I found on EasyAuction EASY AUCTION Tip Money/helium filled balloons: Put money into 100 helium-filled balloons and sold them for $10 each....
Apparently they do have something to do with this, according to the information given to me that they would want to audit your books. There is a fraud division...
No, I am saying that the IRS DOES follow up on people and/or organizations that are illegally saying something is a tax deductible donation if it not. It isn't...
I have not finished editing it, but I am going to upload the whole list to our files page. For those who have never gone there, go to our Yahoo groups page and...
If you haven't applied for your non-profit and/or tax-exempt status yet you may still be able to take advantage of them through the support of your local city...
These are absolutely WONDERFUL ideas and it is quite evident that a lot of work has gone into this project. Just the very first one (A Penny a Day) calls for...
OOPS ... accidentally posted this to Fundraising Friends. Well, that's life. I found an interesting site with an interesting sales idea. I am big on joining...
When I added up the money I forgot to use decimal points. It's more like $5. I flunked math and it shows. Thanks, Elizabeth! Does anybody have a successful...
However, $5.00 adds up!!!!!!!! Don't let that stop you!!!! It would be a great fundraiser for a bunch of children or elderly to do. Too many times, we leave...
Has anyone ever done a wishlist drive where you would stick flyers in mailboxes that would include a 'wishlist' for the local animal shelter and then include...
Katie, This sounds like an interesting idea, and I would like to hear the results from others. But I would like to warn that it is illegal to put something in...
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