Working Together for the Children
Since 1913
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SUBORDINATE TEMPLES
WHEN CONDUCTING FUNDRAISING EVENTS
When holding fundraising events with some or all of the proceeds going to the Foundation (Convalescent Endowment Fund and/or Convalescent Relief Fund), the benefit to donors is the ability to claim charitable contributions for tax purposes. It is important to note that only the part of the donation that is given to the Foundation is deductible. Therefore, it is important for Subordinate Temples to provide a receipt that shows the actual amount received, the cost of the item/meal being purchased, and the amount of the donation that represents a contribution to the Foundation.
EXAMPLES:
· A Temple is selling tickets for $20 to a dinner that costs $15 with 50% of the proceeds going to the Temple and 50% of the proceeds going to CEF.
In the advertisements, the Temple can state:
50% of the proceeds will be given to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children®
The ticket or receipt must contain a statement pertaining to the charitable contribution such as:
The cost of the ticket is $20. A contribution of $2.50 from each ticket is given to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation. The Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and its Tax I.D. number and a copy of the Foundation’s exemption letter are available upon request.
· If an individual makes a bid of $50 at a silent auction and the fair market value of the item is $25, the donor may claim $25 as a charitable contribution if all proceeds of the event are going to the Foundation. If 50% of the proceeds are going to the Foundation, the charitable contribution is $12.50.
Receipts should note that proceeds are going to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children®
Receipts should also include a statement that a copy of the Foundation’s exemption letter is available upon request.
The following pages are examples of receipts that may be used. Any questions may be directed to a Foundation Board Member, or via email at contact@donfdn.org . Best of luck in your fundraising efforts. Working Together, we can help the lives of children for many years to come!
Receipt 1
(Cash\Donated Auction Item and attending Event)
“[NAME]” EVENT
Donor/Business Name_____________________________________________
Address______________________________________
City/State/Zip__________________________________
Contact Name________________________________________
E-Mail Address______________________________________
Donor’s Signature_____________________________________
Date Received _______________________
Contribution Amount _______________________
Check No. _______________________
Item Description for Display and Bid Sheet (including any deadlines or restrictions):
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Estimated Value _______________________
Our “[NAME]” Event starts at [TIME] and will be held at [LOCATION]. There will be a [DESCRIPTION OF EVENT, SUCH AS MEAL, LIVE AUCTION, ETC.] Tickets are $ [PRICE] each.
Your donation to the “[NAME]” Event is greatly appreciated. [AMOUNT] Percent (XX%) of your donation goes to the Supreme Temple, Daughters of the Nile Foundation for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children®. The Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and its Tax I.D. number and a copy of the Foundation’s Exemption letter are available upon request. The estimated fair market value for the goods and services received is $__________. Please retain this receipt as verification of the above donation in compliance with IRS regulations. You should consult your own tax advisor concerning the deductibility of the appropriate portion of your donation.
______________________________
Ways and Means Chairperson
Receipt 2
(Cash and not attending)
“[NAME]” EVENT
Donor/Business Name______________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________
City/State/Zip___________________________________________
Contact Name_________________________________________________
E-Mail Address_______________________________________________
Donor’s Signature______________________________________________
Date Received _______________________
Contribution Amount _______________________
Check No. _______________________
Our “[NAME]” Event starts at [TIME] and will be held at [LOCATION]. There will be [DESCRIPTION OF EVENT, SUCH AS MEAL, LIVE AUCTION, ETC.] Tickets are $ [PRICE] each.
Your generous underwriting donation to the “[NAME]” Event is greatly appreciated. [AMOUNT] Percent (XX%) of your donation goes to the Supreme Temple, Daughters of the Nile Foundation for the benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children®. The Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and its Tax I.D. number and a copy of the Foundation’s Exemption letter are available upon request. Please retain this receipt as verification of the above donation in compliance with IRS regulations. You should consult your own tax advisor concerning the deductibility of the appropriate portion of your donation.
No goods or services were received in exchange for this donation.
________________________________
Ways and Means Chairperson
Receipt 3
(Donated Auction Item and Not Attending)
“[NAME]” EVENT
Donor/Business Name______________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________
City/State/Zip___________________________________________
Contact Name_________________________________________________
E-Mail Address_______________________________________________
Donor’s Signature______________________________________________
Date Received _______________________
Item Description for Display and Bid Sheet (including any deadlines or restrictions):
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Estimated Value _______________________
Our “[NAME]” Event starts at [TIME] and will be held at [LOCATION]. There will be [DESCRIPTION OF EVENT, SUCH AS MEAL, LIVE AUCTION, ETC]. Tickets are $[PRICE] each.
Thank you for your generosity in donating an item to the “[NAME] Event. [AMOUNT] Percent (XX%) of your donation goes to the Supreme Temple, Daughters of the Nile Foundation for the benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children®. The Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and its Tax I.D. number and a copy of the Foundation’s Exemption letter are available upon request. Please retain this receipt as verification of the above donation in compliance with IRS regulations. You should consult your own tax advisor concerning the deductibility of the appropriate portion of your donation.
No goods or services were received in exchange for this donation.
_______________________________
Ways and Means Chairperson
Receipt 4
(Purchaser of Auction Items)
“[NAME]” EVENT
[NAME] Temple No. ____
Daughters of the Nile
Date Purchased _______________________
Item Purchased _______________________
Amount Donated _______________________
Estimated Value of _______________________
Purchased Item
Thank you for making a donation by purchasing the above item at the “[NAME]” Event. [AMOUNT] Percent (XX%) of your donation goes to the Supreme Temple, Daughters of the Nile Foundation for the benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children®. The Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and its Tax I.D. number and a copy of the Foundation’s Exemption letter are available upon request. Please retain this receipt as verification of the above donation in compliance with IRS regulations. You should consult your own tax advisor concerning the deductibility of the appropriate portion of your donation.
________________________________
Ways and Means Chairperson
Our Mission
The Supreme Temple, Daughters of the Nile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public corporation which maintains a permanent endowment fund to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children®. All monetary donations promote, support and maintain the philanthropic endeavors that enhance the medical care and treatment of the patients in the Shriners Hospitals for Children®.
