Fundraise for Project CASK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DO I NEED TO CREATE A 501(C)(3) (NON-PROFIT) ORGANIZATION TO HOST A FUNDRAISER FOR Project CASK? No, anyone can host a fundraiser for Project CASK with our approval. We can provide an authorization letter confirming your intent to raise funds for Project CASK. CAN SOMEONE FROM PROJECT CASK HELP ME PLAN MY EVENT, AND ATTEND AND/OR SPEAK AT MY EVENT? We are happy to provide guidance for your event, but we do not have the staff to handle the organizational and administrative tasks associated with third-party events.  CAN I USE PROJECT CASK’s NAME AND LOGO? Once your fundraiser is approved, we will provide you with Project CASK’s logo for your marketing materials. We must review everything with our name and logo before it’s printed or distributed. This includes the use of the Project CASK’s logo on your website or your company’s website. CAN I USE Project CASK’s TAX EXEMPTION NUMBER? Because Project CASK is not hosting your event, it is considered a third-party event. For this reason, you will not be able to use Project CASK’s IRS 501(c)(3) charitable classification, federal tax ID number, or tax-exempt certificate. CAN Project CASK PROVIDE INSURANCE FOR MY EVENT? Because Project CASK is the beneficiary and has no direct involvement with running the fundraiser, we cannot provide insurance for third-party events. The event organizer is responsible for obtaining insurance for the event. CAN Project CASK HELP ME GET A PERMIT FOR MY EVENT? The organization and execution of the event are the responsibility of the event organizer. The event organizer must obtain any necessary permits or licenses. WILL EACH OF MY DONORS GET A RECEIPT? If you use the Project CASK Give Butter platform for your event, donors who contribute directly through the platform will receive a charitable tax receipt. Project CASK cannot issue charitable tax receipts for donors or sponsors who make payments directly to your third-party event. If your donor wants a receipt, please be sure the check is made payable directly to Project CASK and leave the check in its original form before sending it to the Foundation. Please note that there are complex regulations around the distribution of charitable tax receipts. This includes donations of money, in-kind items and services. Issuing an inappropriate receipt can put our charitable tax status in jeopardy so please do not promise any kind of receipt. For more information about charitable tax receipts, please contact Project CASK. HOW CAN I TRACK EXPENSES FOR MY EVENT? You may wish to open a non-interest-bearing checking account, or benefit account, at a local bank to keep track of the funds and expenses. If you do, please note that the account cannot be opened using Project CASK’s name or financial information.  CAN I PAY MYSELF BACK FOR EXPENSES I’VE INCURRED? We recognize that events incur expenses. However, Project CASK cannot fund or financially support community fundraisers. Organizers are responsible for covering all expenses and cannot be reimbursed by Project CASK.  For these reasons, as you start to collect money, you may want to keep some funds on hand to help pay your expenses. This amount should not exceed 30% of your gross revenue. In your planning process, make sure to develop a budget reflecting the type of event you are having and the costs related to the event.  After the fundraiser is complete, please send us all checks addressed to Project CASK as well as a one lump sum check for proceeds received other ways.