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kodiac · Mar 28, 2011, 05:40 AM

Can 501c3 participate in a fundraiser if ALL the funds received are going to another 501c3 ( ALL funds received must be in the form of a check, money order or cashiers check made out directly to the receiving 501c3) however, a non 501c3 will be collecting the checks for the purpose of totaling and delivering the funds to the charity.

ebaines · Mar 28, 2011, 06:30 AM

Sure - one 501c3 can certainly support another. Happens all the time. Some common examples are a church that raises money to support a homeless shelter, or a school that raises money for the Red Cross for earthquake disaster relief.

kodiac · Mar 28, 2011, 06:54 AM

Thanks for the reply. Someone had questioned the issue because of the non 501c3 collecting the funds for totalling delivery.

joypulv · Mar 28, 2011, 06:56 AM

One of you contracts with the company collecting funds, even if they aren't charging (and they may want a receipt for a contribution).
If they are charging, one of you pays the bill and deducts it on your taxes. Nor for profits hire for profits all the time.

ebaines · Mar 28, 2011, 06:56 AM

As long as the checks are made out to the receiving 501c3, I don't see an issue with that. The receiving 501c3 should be providing receipts to all donors.