Oceanic Preservation Society often receives requests from
supporters of our organization inquiring about their ability to raise
money for OPS. Past request have included charitable fundraising
programs by students, individuals doing charity walks or hikes, or
individuals who were moved by our work and who just want to help us
raise funds. Such independent fundraising activities are possible and
greatly appreciated. The following is background information on OPS and
how that independent fundraising should be conducted:
- OPS is a US Private Foundation that has received 501(c)(3) non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service;
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Donations from individuals in the form of cash or check can be
tax deductible to the donor as a charitable income tax deduction;
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Donations in the form of checks is preferable to donations in cash;
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If a fundraiser is soliciting funding, then any checks should
be written to Oceanic Preservation Society, rather than to the
fundraiser;
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The fundraiser should provide OPS with the name and address of
each donor so that OPS can provide each donor with a letter
acknowledging the donation for income tax purposes; and
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The fundraiser should indicate that he or she is merely
selecting OPS as his or her charity of choice for his or her fundraising
activities and that the fundraiser is not officially associated with
OPS.
