Raffle Terms and Conditions
SECTION 1: General Provisions:
The following details the type of, operational organization and structure of, the purpose for, participation in, and acceptance of the Terms and Conditions for all raffles being conducted under and governed by these Terms and Conditions.
Provision 1.1: Type of Raffle: This is an Internet/Electronic Raffle.
Provision 1.2: Raffle Operational Organization and Structure:
These Internet/Electronic Raffles are being conducted by paws4peopleTM, Inc. paws4peopleTM, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity, FEIN: 54-1948479, herein also known as the “Foundation.”
paws4peopleTM Inc. addresses are:
Corporate Offices: 110 Gambier Street, P.O. Box 1186, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 491, Round Hill, VA 20142-0491
Internet Address: www.paws4people.org.
These Internet/Electronic Raffles are conducted and managed by NPOFundingSolutionSTM,, which is the Development Department of paws4peopleTM Inc.NPOFundingSolutionSTM is solely controlled and operated by paws4peopleTM Inc. NPOFundingSolutionSTM is also known herein as NPOFS.
NPOFundingSolutionSTM addresses are:
Corporate Offices: 110 Gambier Street, P.O. Box 1186, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 491, Round Hill, VA 20142-0491
Internet Addresses: www.NPOFundingSolutionS.org and www.NPOFS.org.
Contact Email Addresses: info@NPOFundingSolutions.org and info@NPOFS.org
One of the fundraising methods used by NPOFundingSolutionSTM is to conduct Internet/Electronic Charitable Raffles. NPOFundingSolutionSTM employs the following marketing brands:
CharityRaffles.orgTM,
CostaRica.CharityRaffles.orgTM
CharityRaffles.orgTM and CostaRica.CharityRaffles.orgTM are also known herein as CR.org.
At the present time, CharityRaffles.orgTM and CostaRica.CharityRaffles.orgTM consists of as many as five different types of Raffles. These five different types of raffles are:
The CharityRaffles$50K [$10 Donation] series which offers a Grand Prize of $50,000.00 and 516 lesser valued prizes.
The CharityRaffles$50K [$20 Donation] series which offers a Grand Prize of $50,000.00 and 516 lesser valued prizes.
The CharityRaffles$100K [$40 Donation] series which offers a Grand Prize of $100,000.00 and 516 lesser valued prizes.
The CharityRaffles$150K [$60 Donation] series which offers a Grand Prize of $150,000.00 and 516 lesser valued prizes.
The CharityRaffles$1M [$100 Donation] series which offers a Grand Prize of $1,000,000.00 and 1,753 lesser valued prizes.
All CharityRaffles.orgTM raffles distribute their income as follows:
25% for Prizes
65% to support civic, non-profit, charitable, educational, and religious organizations.
10% for raffle and administrative overhead expenses.
Provision 1.3: Purpose of the Raffle:
The primary purpose is to raise funds for the operations of paws4peopleTM Inc. paws4peopleTM Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) public charity that provides very highly trained Educational Assistance K-9 Therapy Dogs to special education classrooms and Educational Assistance K-9s for Educational Enrichment Programs in the regular education classroom. It also provides trained and certified private placement Assistance Dogs to persons with disabilities, terminally ill adolescents and/or seniors and disabled veterans; and provides general visitation certified Social-Therapy Dogs to hospitals, nursing homes, Hospice, and Rehabilitation facilities. There are also operational chapters of the Foundation in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
The secondary purpose is to enable other civic, non-profit, charitable, educational and religious organizations throughout the world to raise funds via these raffles by using their organizations marketing capabilities. These referral organizations obtain contributions from the proceeds of each donation-in-exchange-for-a-raffle-ticket they generate. The total contributions Referral Organizations can earn is dependent upon the total number of raffle tickets their referral efforts generate.
The third purpose is to establish and demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of Internet fundraising, thus allowing for a significant reduction in overhead expenses associated with typical charitable fundraising activities.
Provision 1.4: Raffle Participation: By participating in any of these Raffles you are helping the Foundation to fulfill and expand its mission of providing state-of-the-art educational animal-assisted K-9 therapy programs/services to special and regular education classrooms; private placement Assistance Dogs to seriously/terminally ill adolescents, spouseless seniors and/or disabled veterans; and general visitation social-therapy dogs and services to countless nursing homes, hospitals, Hospice and Rehabilitation facilities. You are also helping NPOFS to fulfill its mission to provide funding, free-of-charge, to many other civic, non-profit, charitable, educational and religious organizations throughout the world.
In advance of your participation in this Raffle, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your support.
Provision 1.5: Acceptance of the Terms & Conditions: By participating in these Raffles and making a donation in exchange for a Raffle Ticket, you are confirming that you have read the Terms & Conditions of these Raffles, that you understand them, and that you agree to abide by them. If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact the Raffle Administrator at: RaffleAdministrator@NPOFS.org.
SECTION 2: Raffle Definitions Terms & Processes:
The following details definitions of various terms and/or processes associated with the conduct of these raffles.
Section 2.1: Raffle Eligibility: You must be 18 years of age or older to make a donation to obtain a Raffle Number.
Section 2.2: The Donor: Any individual who makes a donation to CR.org in order to obtain an electronically determined Raffle Number or Numbers shall be referred to herein as the Donor. Only one (1) individual may be identified as the individual who made the donation, and hence would be designated as the Winner for any Raffle Numbers acquired during the Donation Transaction Process [See Definition below].
Section 2.3: Number of Raffle Numbers Obtained by One Person: There shall be no limit to the number of Raffle Numbers for which Donations may be accepted by any one person during the life cycle of any specific Raffle conducted by CR.org.
Section 2.4: The Donation Transaction Process:
This is the computer process by which an individual may make a donation to CR.org and in return for said donation receive an electronically determined Raffle Number or Numbers. This process shall require the Donor to provided specific information in order to obtain a raffle number or numbers. The information provided shall also be required so that CR.org can communicate with the Donor during the life-cycle of the Raffle, to notify the Donor that he/she has won a Raffle PRIZE and to deliver a PRIZE to the Donor.
The following information is required: Complete Legal Name; Complete Postal Mailing Address; an Active E-Mail Address; Phone Number [Land-line or Cell]; and a Charge or Debit Card Number. This information must match/correspond to the information on the particular card used to make the donation.
[Please Note: The financial portion of the Donation Transaction Process shall occur on the secure servers of the merchant processing services company. CR.org shall NOT have access to the Donor's financial transactional information, with the exception of the last four numbers of the credit or debit cards used for the transaction, which will be needed to provide the Donor with his/her official receipt, and the electronic communication confirmation which verifies the acceptance by the merchant processing service company that your financial transaction was successfully completed.]
[Please Note: The mailing and email addresses provided during the Donation Transaction Process shall be considered as the addresses for all future correspondence between NPOFS and the Donor. If either of these addresses changes it is the Donor's responsibility to inform NPOFS of such change, via the Raffle Administrator, see above].
Once the Donor has completed the Donation Transaction Process and the Donor’s financial transaction accomplishing his/her donation to CR.org has been validated and completed, the Donor may immediately download an e-copy receipt of his/her raffle number(s) that were randomly selected from the raffle number database. A paper copy or confirmation number is not required to claim a PRIZE if the ticket was generated online and verified by email to the Donor.
All Donors, by the act of making a donation in exchange for a raffle number, consent to have their First Name, the initial of their Last Name, City and State, listed within any media considered appropriate by the CR.org, should they win a PRIZE from this Raffle.
Section 2.5: Method of Donation:
Online: You may donate safely and easily by charge or debit card on this website. When your donation is confirmed, you may download an e-copy of your raffle number(s). Your donation in exchange for your Raffle Number(s) is not a tax-deductible contribution.
Via USPS [Mail]: You may donate by accomplishing the downloadable form provided for this purpose on the website. When your donation is processed you will be provided via email raffle number(s). Your donation in exchange for your Raffle Number(s) is not a tax-deductible contribution. This method of entry shall become available during 2008.
[Please Note: NPOFS and its agents, Board, vendors, volunteers and members assume no liability for lost, late, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete, illegible, undelivered entries or entries without proper payment received, which entries shall be deemed invalid and shall be immediately disqualified.]
SECTION 3: The Raffle Series Specific Provisions:
The following details specific information concerning the structure, convention, odds and prize profiles for each of the following Raffle Series:
Provision 3.1: Definition of a Raffle Series:
Provision 3.1.1: Raffle Naming Convention: Each Raffle Series, as identified above, is centered on a particular type of raffle that has a certain valued Grand Prize, i.e., the CharityRaffles $50K Raffle Series, which has a Grand Prize of $50,000.00. Each of the Raffle Series has specific details associated with it, i.e., the number of electronic tickets that will be issued for each raffle, the specific number and value of prizes that will be awarded by the raffle, etc.
Provision 3.1.2: Raffle Numbering Convention:
Provision 3.1.2.1: Raffle Series Identifier: Each Raffle Series shall employ the following numbering system to distinguish each specific Raffle Series. This symbol shall be referred to as the Raffle Identifier:
The CharityRaffles$50K series: CR50K
The CharityRaffles$100K series: CR100K
The CharityRaffles$150K series: CR150K
The CharityRaffles$1M series: CR1M
Provision 3.1.2.2: The Year and Raffle Sequence Number: Each Raffle shall employ the following numbering system to distinguish each specific raffle conducted within a specific Raffle Series during a calendar year. This symbol shall be referred to as the Year and Raffle Sequence Number:
6001 Shall indicate the first raffle within a specific Raffle Series initiated in the year 2006.
7001 Shall indicate the first raffle within a specific Raffle Series initiated in the year 2007, and so on.
Provision 3.1.2.3: The Unique Raffle Number: Each Raffle shall employ the following numbering system to distinguish each specific and individual unique Raffle Number. This symbol shall be referred to as the Unique Raffle Number:
i.e., 1 15,000 [for the CharityRaffle$50K raffle]
Provision 3.1.2.4: Raffle Numbering Example: The following provides an example of two Raffle Numbers with an associated explanation:
CR50K6003-00004 This is the 4th Raffle Number out of the 15,000 available Raffle Numbers for the 3rd raffle initiated in 2006 within the CharityRaffle$50K Raffle Series.
CR1M7005-32567 This is the 32,567th Raffle Number out of the 50,000 available Raffle Numbers for the 5th raffle initiated in 2007 within the CharityRaffle$1M Raffle Series.
Provision 3.2: Continuous Operation: Each Raffle within a particular Raffle Series shall continue to operate on a continuous basis. This means that when a raffle within a specific Raffle Series issues its final available raffle number, the next raffle within that Raffle Series automatically begins when a donation for the next raffle ticket is obtained.
Provision 3.3:Details for the CharityRaffles$50K Series of Raffles:
Provision 3.3.1: Details for the CharityRaffles$50K-$10Donation Option Series of Raffles:
Provision 3.3.1.1: Raffle Details:
Number of Electronic Tickets: 30,000 tickets will be offered in exchange for a donation.
Required Donation: $10.00 for each ticket.
Raffle PRIZEs:
A total of 517 PRIZEs will be awarded:
A total of $75,000 will be awarded.
1 – $50,000 [GRAND PRIZE]
137 – $100 Prizes [2nd 138th place]
62 – $80 Prizes [139th 200th place]
317 – $20 Prizes [201st 517th place]
Provision 3.3.1.2: The Odds:
Odds of winning the Grand PRIZE: 1 : 30,000
Odds of winning any PRIZE: 1 : 60
Provision 3.3.2: Details for the CharityRaffles$50K-$20Donation Option Series of Raffles:
Provision 3.3.2.1: Raffle Details:
Number of Electronic Tickets: 15,000 tickets will be offered in exchange for a donation.
Required Donation: $20.00 for each ticket.
Raffle PRIZEs:
A total of 517 PRIZEs will be awarded:
A total of $75,000 will be awarded.
1 – $50,000 [GRAND PRIZE]
137 – $100 Prizes [2nd 138th place]
62 – $80 Prizes [139th 200th place]
317 – $20 Prizes [201st 517th place]
Provision 3.3.2.2: The Odds:
Odds of winning the Grand PRIZE: 1 : 15,000
Odds of winning any PRIZE: 1 : 30
Provision 3.4: Details for the CharityRaffles $100K Series of Raffles:
Provision 3.4.1: Raffle Details:
Number of Electronic Tickets: 15,000 tickets will be offered in exchange for a donation.
Required Donation: $40.00 for each ticket.
Raffle PRIZEs:
A total of 517 PRIZEs will be awarded:
A total of $150,000 will be awarded.
1 – $100,000 [GRAND PRIZE]
137 – $200 Prizes [2nd 138th place]
62 – $160 Prizes [139th 200th place]
317 – $40 Prizes [201st 517th place]
Provision 3.4.2: The Odds:
Odds of winning the Grand PRIZE: 1 : 15,000
Odds of winning any PRIZE: 1 : 30
Provision 3.5: Details for the CharityRaffles $150K Series of Raffles:
Provision 3.5.1 Raffle Details:
Number of Electronic Tickets: 15,000 tickets will be offered in exchange for a donation.
Required Donation: $60.00 for each ticket.
Raffle PRIZEs:
A total of 517 PRIZEs will be awarded:
A total of $225,000 will be awarded.
1 – $150,000 [GRAND PRIZE]
137 – $300 Prizes [2nd 138th place]
62 – $240 Prizes [139th 200th place]
317 – $60 Prizes [201st 517th place]
Provision 3.5.2: The Odds:
Odds of winning the Grand PRIZE: 1 : 15,000
Odds of winning any PRIZE: 1 : 30
Provision 3.6: Details for the CharityRaffles $1M Series of Raffles:
Provision 3.6.1: Raffle Details:
Number of Electronic Tickets: 50,000 tickets will be offered in exchange for a donation.
Required Donation: $100.00 for each ticket.
Raffle PRIZEs:
A total of 1,754 PRIZEs will be awarded:
A total of $1,250,000 will be awarded.
Provision 2.5.1.1: Main Prize Drawing:
1st Grand Prize – $1,000,000
2nd Grand Prize – $15,000
3rd Grand Prize – $10,000
4th Grand Prize – $10,000
95 – $500 Prizes [5th 99th place]
150 – $200 Prizes [100th 249th place]
250 – $100 Prizes [250th 499th place]
1,250 – $50 Prizes [500th 1,749th place]
Provision 3.6.1.1: Early Bird Drawings: There will be three Early Bird drawings. Each drawing will be conducted according to the following details. Only one Early Bird prize may be won by any one individual per Raffle. Each winner of an Early Bird Drawing shall be removed from the Drawings for subsequent Early Bird drawings.
Early Bird Drawing 01
Prize: $10,000
Drawing to take place after the 5,000th Ticket is processed. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 5,000 raffle tickets issued. The ODDs of winning the Early Bird Drawing 01 will be 1 : 5,000.
Early Bird Drawing 02
Prize: $10,000
Drawing to take place after the 10,000th Ticket is processed. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 10,000 raffle tickets issued. The ODDs of winning the Early Bird Drawing 02 will be approximately 1 : 9,999.
Early Bird Drawing 03
Prize: $10,000
Drawing to take place after the 20,000th Ticket is processed. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 20,000 raffle tickets issued. The ODDs of winning the Early Bird Drawing 03 will be approximately 1 : 19,998.
Provision 3.6.1.2: Donor Appreciation Drawings: There will be two Donor Appreciation drawings.Each drawing will be conducted according to the following details. Only one Donor Appreciation or Early Bird prize may be won by any one individual per Raffle. Each winner of an Early Bird and Donor Appreciation Drawing shall be removed from the Drawings for subsequent Early Bird and/or Donor Appreciation drawings.
Donor Appreciation Drawing 01
Prize: $10,000
Drawing to take place after the 30,000th Ticket is processed. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 30,000 raffle tickets issued. The ODDs of winning the Donor Appreciation Drawing 01 will be approximately 1 :27,997.
Donor Appreciation Drawing 02
Prize: $10,000
Drawing to take place after the 40,000th Ticket is processed. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 40,000 raffle tickets issued. The ODDs of winning the Donor Appreciation Drawing 02 will be approximately 1 : 39,996.
Provision 3.6.2: The Odds – Main Prize Drawing:
Odds of winning the 1st Grand PRIZE: 1 : 50,000
Odds of winning any PRIZE: 1 : 30
SECTION 4: The Drawings Specific Provisions:
The following details information concerning how the drawings for Raffles will take place:
Provision 4.1: The Raffle Drawing:
The Raffle Drawing Date shall occur within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the Raffle Closing Date.
The drawing order will be:
Provision 4.1.1: For the CharityRaffles$50K Raffle Series: The first number drawn will be for the Grand PRIZE, the second number drawn will be 2nd Place PRIZE, the third number drawn will be 3rd Place PRIZE, the fourth number drawn will be 4th Place PRIZE, the fifth number drawn will be 5th Place PRIZE, and so on until a number has been drawn for all 517 available PRIZEs.
Provision 4.1.2: For the CharityRaffles$100K Raffle Series: The first number drawn will be for the Grand PRIZE, the second number drawn will be 2nd Place PRIZE, the third number drawn will be 3rd Place PRIZE, the fourth number drawn will be 4th Place PRIZE, the fifth number drawn will be 5th Place PRIZE, and so on until a number has been drawn for all 517 available PRIZEs.
Provision 4.1.3: For the CharityRaffles$150K Raffle Series: The first number drawn will be for the Grand PRIZE, the second number drawn will be 2nd Place PRIZE, the third number drawn will be 3rd Place PRIZE, the fourth number drawn will be 4th Place PRIZE, the fifth number drawn will be 5th Place PRIZE, and so on until a number has been drawn for all 517 available PRIZEs.
Provision 4.1.4: For the CharityRaffles$1MK Raffle Series:
Provision 4.1.4.1: For the Early Bird Drawings:
Early Bird Drawing 01: The drawing will take place within seven (7) calendar days of the issuance of the 5,000th Raffle Number. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 5,000 raffle numbers issued. The first number drawn will be for the 1st EarlyBird PRIZE. The WINNER of this Prize will be ineligible to win any other EarlyBird or Donor Appreciation Prize.
Early Bird Drawing 02: The drawing will take place within seven (7) calendar days of the issuance of the 10,000th Raffle Number. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 10,000 raffle numbers issued. The first number drawn will be for the 2nd EarlyBird PRIZE. The WINNER of this Prize will be ineligible to win any other EarlyBird or Donor Appreciation Prize.
Early Bird Drawing 03: The drawing will take place within seven (7) calendar days of the issuance of the 20,000th Raffle Number. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 20,000 raffle numbers issued. The first number drawn will be for the 3rd EarlyBird PRIZE. The WINNER of this Prize will be ineligible to win any other EarlyBird or Donor Appreciation Prize.
Provision 4.1.4.2: For the Donor Appreciation Drawings:
Donor Appreciation Drawing 01: The drawing will take place within seven (7) calendar days of the issuance of the 30,000th Raffle Number. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 30,000 raffle numbers issued. The first number drawn will be for the 1st Donor Appreciation PRIZE. The WINNER of this Prize will be ineligible to win any other EarlyBird or Donor Appreciation Prize.
Donor Appreciation Drawing 02: The drawing will take place within seven (7) calendar days of the issuance of the 40,000th Raffle Number. The pool of eligible winners shall be those individuals holding the first 40,000 raffle numbers issued. The first number drawn will be for the 2nd Donor Appreciation PRIZE. The WINNER of this Prize will be ineligible to win any other EarlyBird or Donor Appreciation Prize.
Provision 4.1.4.3: For the Main Raffle Drawing:
The first number drawn will be for the $1,000,000.00 Grand PRIZE, the second number drawn will be 2nd Grand PRIZE, the third number drawn will be 3rd Grand PRIZE, the fourth number drawn will be 4th Grand PRIZE, the fifth number drawn will be 5th Place PRIZE, and so on until a number has been drawn for all 1,779 available PRIZEs.
Provision 4.2: Drawing Location:
The drawings may be held at one of two different physical locations: the offices of NPOFundingSolutionSTM, or, any other pre-designated location as determined by the Raffle Administrator.
Provision 4.2.1: The Method of Drawing or determining the Winning Numbers for each Raffle:
Until such time as the Ohio laws are updated to recognize computerized random and/or double random drawing for Internet based raffles, the following method currently required by the Attorney General of Ohio shall be utilized to determine the winning number for all raffles:
At the completion of each raffle, all eligible raffle numbers from the specific raffle shall be determined and identified on individual sheets of paper, just as if they were the detached portion of an old-fashion paper raffle ticket. Each individual eligible raffle number shall then be placed into a receptacle capable of holding the individual sheets of paper. Each number will be hand-drawn from the receptacle. The second number, and each subsequent numbers, shall be cross-checked against the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the previously drawn winning numbers, to ensure that only one person wins a PRIZE per Raffle. If a duplicate winner is selected during the drawing process, the drawn number associated with the duplicate winner shall be disregarded and another number selected in its place.
[NOTE: The only exception to this provision is for the winners of the EarlyBird and/or Donor Appreciation drawings within the CharityRaffles$1M Raffle Series. The five winners of these drawings are eligible for the Main Raffle drawing. There they can only win one Prize within the same raffle.]
SECTION 5: Prize Winners Specific Provisions:
The following details information concerning the responsibilities, obligations, processing fees and tax liabilities for the Prize winners for each Raffle Series:
Provision 5.1: Notification of Winning Status and WINNER Responsibilities:
All WINNERs will be notified, via E-Mail [at the E-Mail address provided during the Donation Transaction Process], by NPOFS as to the PRIZE they have won within three (3) calendar days of the raffle drawing.
The WINNER of a Prize valued at $5,000.00, or more, shall provide a digital color photograph of him/herself, in .jpg file format on either a 1.4 MB floppy disk or CD [Note: the disk or CD will NOT be returned.] This photograph must be able to be transformed into a digital image suitable for publication on the CR.org‘s website and other media used within NPOFS‘s marketing and public relations programs.
Provision 5.1.1: The WINNER of a Prize valued at $5,000.00, or more, shall:
Go on-line to www.NPOFS\Forms.There the WINNER must follow the instructions and complete the downloading process for the following two forms:
NPOFS Form 11A Verification of Identity Form, and,
NPOFS Form 12 Consent to Use Digital Image Form.
PLEASE NOTE: Both of these forms must be completely, accurately, and legibly accomplished and NOTARIZED.
The WINNER must complete these forms, have them notarized, and return them to NPOFS within fourteen (14) calendar days. It is strongly suggested that the WINNER return these completed and notarized forms to NPOFS by USPS certified, return receipt requested, mail. NPOFS is not responsible for the acknowledgment of the return of these forms. If these properly completed and notarized forms are NOT received by NPOFS within the fourteen (14) calendar day window from the date of the initial e-mail notification, NPOFS will repeat the notification process within fourteen (14) calendar days of this deadline. If the WINNER does NOT comply with the terms of this second notification process within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of this second notification, the NPOFS‘s Raffle Administrator shall deem that the WINNER has donated his/her PRIZE to NPOFS. The decision of the Administrator is final. Notification of such decision shall be made to the non-compliant WINNER within fourteen (14) calendar days of such decision.
Provision 5.1.2: The WINNER of a Prize valued at between $500.00 and $4,999.99, shall:
Go on-line to www.NPOFS\Forms. There the WINNER must follow the instructions and complete the downloading process for the following form: NPOFS Form 11B Verification of Identity Form.
PLEASE NOTE: This form must be completely, accurately, and legibly accomplished and NOTARIZED.
The WINNER must complete this form, have it notarized, and return it to NPOFS within fourteen (14) calendar days. It is strongly suggested that the WINNER return these completed and notarized forms to NPOFS by USPS certified, return receipt requested, mail. NPOFS is not responsible for the acknowledgment of the return of these forms. If these properly completed and notarized forms are NOT received by NPOFS within the fourteen (14) calendar day window from the date of the initial e-mail notification, NPOFS will repeat the notification process within fourteen (14) calendar days of this deadline. If the WINNER does NOT comply with the terms of this second notification process within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of this second notification, the NPOFS‘s Raffle Administrator shall deem that the WINNER has donated his/her PRIZE to NPOFS. The decision of the Administrator is final. Notification of such decision shall be made to the non-compliant WINNER within fourteen (14) calendar days of such decision.
Provision 5.1.3: The WINNER of a Prize valued at less then $499.99, shall:
Go on-line to www.NPOFS\Forms. There the WINNER must follow the instructions and complete the downloading process for the following form: NPOFS Form 11C Verification of Identity Form.
PLEASE NOTE: This form must be completely, accurately, and legibly accomplished.
The WINNER must complete this form, and return it to NPOFS within fourteen (14) calendar days. It is suggested that the WINNER return these completed and notarized forms to NPOFS by USPS certified, return receipt requested, mail. NPOFS is not responsible for the acknowledgment of the return of these forms. If these properly completed and notarized forms are NOT received by NPOFS within the fourteen (14) calendar day window from the date of the initial e-mail notification, NPOFS will repeat the notification process within fourteen (14) calendar days of this deadline. If the WINNER does NOT comply with the terms of this second notification process within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of this second notification, the NPOFS‘s Raffle Administrator shall deem that the WINNER has donated his/her PRIZE to NPOFS. The decision of the Administrator is final. Notification of such decision shall be made to the non-compliant WINNER within fourteen (14) calendar days of such decision.
Provision 5.2: Grand PRIZE WINNER’s Promotional Obligations:
A Grand PRIZE WINNER, by accepting the PRIZE, agrees to participate in any/all marketing, advertising, or promotional activities of NPOFS in relation to the Raffle and/or the PRIZE for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after the date of the awarding of the 1st installment of his/her PRIZE payment. These activities can only occur within a one-hundred-mile radius from the WINNER’s address of record as provided during the Donation Transaction Process. These activities are limited to personal appearances, video recording sessions in which the WINNER is interviewed regarding his/her reaction(s) to Winning the PRIZE, photo shoots to obtain images of the WINNER for use in NPOFS marketing or advertising campaigns, or other purposes as determined by NPOFS. The WINNER also agrees to grant the right of release for any/all pictures, photographs or other such images, in any form or for any/all media uses by NPOFS. Should the WINNER not participate in such activities and present a favorable impression for NPOFS, NPOFS reserves the right to void any/all remaining portion(s) of the PRIZE. The WINNER shall not be compensated for the requirements/actions of this section.
All WINNER’s agree to grant the right of release of their first name and the initial of their last name and their City, and State, to be used in NPOFS marketing or advertising campaigns, or other purposes as determined by NPOFS.
Provision 5.3: Shipping and Processing Fees:
All Prizes shall have a fee deducted from the cash value of the Prize to cover the expenses associated with Processing and Shipping the Prize for delivery to the Winner. The following fees shall apply:
| Prize Value | S&P Fee | Ship Via | |
| $20.00 | $0.50 | 1st Class USPS | |
| $20.01 – $100.00 | $1.00 | 1st Class USPS | |
| $100.01 – $250.00 | $7.50 | USPS – Tracking | |
| $250.01 – $1,000.00 | $15.00 | USPS – Tracking | |
| $1,000.01 – $5,000.00 | $25.00 | USPS – Tracking & RRR | |
| $5,000.01+ | $50.00 | USPS – Tracking & RRR |
Provision 5.4: Taxes & IRS Rules:
The WINNER of any Raffle PRIZE shall be responsible for any and all federal, state and local income or excise taxes, fees, and assessments and like charges due associated with the winning of such a PRIZE.
The IRS requires that income tax withholding on PRIZE values of $5,000.00 or greater must be paid before distribution is made to the WINNER. Cash PRIZEs will be paid to the WINNER net applicable income tax withholding.
All WINNERs, during the completion of the Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, will be required to provide a Social Security Number. This requirement enables NPOFS to prepare and submit the IRS required forms documenting the issuance of the PRIZE to the WINNER. This information will only be retained for as long as required by the IRS. It will be stored in a secure manner in order to restrict access to it and to protect it. See the CR.org Privacy Policy for additional information.
Special Tax Note: Government rules governing withholdings can change without notice, and NPOFS will follow the rules and laws in effect at the time the PRIZEs are awarded. The IRS has taken the position that donations to charities that involve a raffle are not gifts and, therefore, the donation does not qualify as a deductible charitable contribution. Based on current IRS tax rules, the minimum withholding tax rate for prizes is 28%. Check with your qualified financial advisor for additional information.
SECTION 6: The Prizes Specific Provisions:
The following details information concerning the Prize Profiles for each Raffle Series:
Provision 6.1: The PRIZES:
Provision 6.1.1: For the CharityRaffles$50K Raffle Series:
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Number of PRIZES |
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Value of Each PRIZE |
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Combined Total |
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GRAND PRIZE: |
1 |
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$50,000 |
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$50,000 |
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Platinum |
137 |
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$100 |
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$13,700 |
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Gold |
62 |
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$80 |
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$4,960 |
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Silver |
317 |
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$20 |
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$6,340 |
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TOTAL: |
517 |
$75,000 |
Grand Prize [GP]: $50,000.00 or a vehicle with a base starting price range of $25,000 to $30,000.
Provision 6.1.2: For the CharityRaffles$100K Raffle Series:
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Number of PRIZES |
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Value of Each PRIZE |
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Combined Total |
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GRAND PRIZE: |
1 |
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$100,000 |
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$100,000 |
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Platinum |
137 |
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$200 |
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$27,400 |
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Gold |
62 |
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$160 |
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$9,920 |
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Silver |
317 |
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$40 |
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$12,680 |
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TOTAL: |
517 |
$150,000 |
Grand Prize [GP]: $100,000.00 or a vehicle with a base starting price range of $54,000 to $66,000.
Provision 6.1.3:For the CharityRaffles$150K Raffle Series:
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Number of PRIZES |
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Value of Each PRIZE |
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Combined Total |
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GRAND PRIZE: |
1 |
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$150,000 |
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$150,000 |
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Platinum |
137 |
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$300 |
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$41,100 |
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Gold |
62 |
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$240 |
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$14,880 |
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Silver |
317 |
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$60 |
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$19,020 |
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TOTAL: |
517 |
$225,000 |
Grand Prize [GP]: $150,000.00 or a vehicle with a base starting price range of $75,000 to $85,000.
Provision 6.1.4: For the CharityRaffles$1MK Raffle Series:
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Number of PRIZES |
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Value of Each PRIZE |
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Combined Total |
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GP 1st |
1 |
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$1,000,000 |
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$1,000,000 |
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GP 2nd |
1 |
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$15,000 |
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$15,000 |
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GP 3rd |
1 |
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$10,000 |
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$10,000 |
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GP 4th |
1 |
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$10,000 |
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$10,000 |
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Platinum |
95 |
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$500 |
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$47,500 |
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Gold |
150 |
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$200 |
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$30,000 |
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Silver |
250 |
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$100 |
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$25,000 |
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Bronze |
1,250 |
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$50 |
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$62,500 |
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EarlyBird 01 |
1 |
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$10,000 |
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$10,000 |
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EarlyBird 02 |
1 |
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$10,000 |
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$10,000 |
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EarlyBird 03 |
1 |
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$10,000 |
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$10,000 |
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Donor Appreciation 01 |
1 |
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$10,000 |
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$10,000 |
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Donor Appreciation 02 |
1 |
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$10,000 |
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$10,000 |
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TOTAL: |
1,754 |
$1,250,000 |
Grand Prize [GP]: $1,000,000.00 or a single family home or motor boat the base price for which shall not exceed $719,950.
Provision 6.2: Non-Cash Prizes:
Prizes available for each Raffle may not be exactly as shown. NPOFS reserves the right to provide Prizes from retailers, manufacturers, and/or dealerships that provide the best service, selection and price. Retailers, manufacturers, and/or dealerships may be selected based on advertising and/or marketing relationships. Prizes available may be based on manufacturer availability and may be substituted with a prize of similar value or with the cash equivalent by NPOFS. The approximate value of all combined prizes are specified for each Raffle Series and are expressed in Gross Cash Value [before appropriate tax withholdings] and may be based on estimated Manufacturers Projected Retail Price (MSRP) pricing at the time of prize selection.
SECTION 7: The Payment of Raffle Prizes Specific Provisions:
The following details information concerning the payment methods, methodology, and requirements for all Prizes for each Raffle Series:
Provision 7.1: Method of Payment for all PRIZES:
The Foundation reserves the right to select payment instruments for all Prizes, i.e. cashier’s checks for Prizes of $10,000.00 or more.
Provision 7.1.1: For the CharityRaffles$50K Raffle Series:
If the CAR Grand Prize is selected:
The Grand Prize Winner [GPW] shall be directed to the appropriate automobile dealership from which he/she may order the following type of automobile: a Saturn Sky Roadster or a Cadillac CTS.
The GPW will have the following amount allocated to payment against the vehicle he/she finalizes the purchase of from said dealership:
$50,000 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fees = NET Prize Value.
If the final cost of the vehicle the GPW ordered from the dealership exceeds the Net Prize Value, the GPW is responsible for this difference. The GPW is responsible for any and all state or local license, title, registration, taxes, or fees associated with the vehicle, as well as insurance (proof of which must be shown prior to possession) and pickup/delivery costs at the dealership. All vehicle prizes are delivered F.O.B. in the Greater Columbus, OH or the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan areas.
If the final cost of the vehicle the GPW ordered from the dealership DOES NOT exceed the Net Prize Value, the GPW will receive the balance due as determined by the following calculation: Net Prize Value Final Vehicle Cost = Balance due GPW. The GPW is responsible for any and all state or local license, title, registration, taxes, or fees associated with the vehicle, as well as insurance (proof of which must be shown prior to possession) and pickup/delivery costs at the dealership. All vehicle prizes are delivered F.O.B. in the Greater Columbus, OH or the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan areas.
Cash Prize:
The Grand Prize Winner [GPW] shall receive one-half of his/her PRIZE within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of his/her required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information. This payment shall be referred to as the 1st Installment Payment.
e.g. $50,000.00 divided by 2 = $25,000.00 [1st Installment Payment]
The 2nd installment, or final payment, of the PRIZE’s remaining balance minus any/all required income tax withholdings and shipping and processing fees, shall be made within sixty (60) calendar days of the check issuance date for the 1st Installment Payment.
e.g. $25,000.00 ($50,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $10,950.00 [2nd Installment Payment]
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
The Platinum, Gold and Silver Winners shall receive their PRIZES within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of their required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11C, and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information. The following Prize payments shall be calculated as the Prize value minus the shipping and processing fee equals the NET Prize payment:
Platinum: $100.00 – $1.00 = $99.00 [Net Prize Payment]
Gold: $80.00 – $1.00 = $79.00 [Net Prize Payment]
Silver: $20.00 – $0.50 = $19.50 [Net Prize Payment]
Provision 7.1.2: For the CharityRaffles$100K Raffle Series:
If the CAR Grand Prize is selected:
The Grand Prize Winner [GPW] shall be directed to the appropriate automobile dealership from which he/she may order the following type of automobile: a Lexus SC, or a Cadillac EXT.
The GPW will have the following amount allocated to payment against the vehicle he/she finalizes the purchase of from said dealership:
$100,000 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fees = NET Prize Value.
If the final cost of the vehicle the GPW ordered from the dealership exceeds the Net Prize Value, the GPW is responsible for this difference. The GPW is responsible for any and all state or local license, title, registration, taxes, or fees associated with the vehicle, as well as insurance (proof of which must be shown prior to possession) and pickup/delivery costs at the dealership. All vehicle prizes are delivered F.O.B. in the Greater Columbus, OH or the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan areas.
If the final cost to the vehicle the GPW ordered from the dealership DOES NOT exceed the Net Prize Value, the GPW will receive the balance due as determined by the following calculation: Net Prize Value Final Vehicle Cost = Balance due GPW. The GPW is responsible for any and all state or local license, title, registration, taxes, or fees associated with the vehicle, as well as insurance (proof of which must be shown prior to possession) and pickup/delivery costs at the dealership. All vehicle prizes are delivered F.O.B. in the Greater Columbus, OH or the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan areas.
If the Cash Prize is selected:
The Grand Prize Winner [GPW] shall receive one-half of his/her PRIZE within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of his/her required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information. This payment shall be referred to as the 1st Installment Payment.
e.g. $100,000.00 divided by 2 = $50,000.00 [1st Installment Payment]
The 2nd installment, or final payment, of the PRIZE’s remaining balance minus any/all required income tax withholdings and shipping and processing fees, shall be made within sixty (60) calendar days of the check issuance date for the 1st Installment Payment.
e.g. $50,000.00 ($50,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $21,950 [2nd Installment Payment]
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
The Platinum, Gold and Silver Winners shall receive their PRIZES within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of their required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11C, and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information The following Prize payments shall be calculated as the Prize value minus the shipping and processing fee equals the NET Prize payment:
Platinum: $200.00 – $7.50 = $192.50 [Net Prize Payment]
Gold: $160.00 – $7.50 = $152.50 [Net Prize Payment]
Silver: $40.00 – $1.00 = $39.00 [Net Prize Payment]
Provision 7.1.3:For the CharityRaffles$150K Raffle Series:
If the CAR Grand Prize is selected:
The Grand Prize Winner [GPW] shall be directed to the appropriate automobile dealership from which he/she may order the following type of automobile: a Lexus SC, or a Cadillac EXT.
The GPW will have the following amount allocated to payment against the vehicle he/she finalizes the purchase of from said dealership:
$150,000 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fees = NET Prize Value.
If the final cost of the vehicle the GPW ordered from the dealership exceeds the Net Prize Value, the GPW is responsible for this difference. The GPW is responsible for any and all state or local license, title, registration, taxes, or fees associated with the vehicle, as well as insurance (proof of which must be shown prior to possession) and pickup/delivery costs at the dealership. All vehicle prizes are delivered F.O.B. in the Greater Columbus, OH or the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan areas.
If the final cost to the vehicle the GPW ordered from the dealership DOES NOT exceed the Net Prize Value, the GPW will receive the balance due as determined by the following calculation: Net Prize Value Final Vehicle Cost = Balance due GPW. The GPW is responsible for any and all state or local license, title, registration, taxes, or fees associated with the vehicle, as well as insurance (proof of which must be shown prior to possession) and pickup/delivery costs at the dealership. All vehicle prizes are delivered F.O.B. the Greater Columbus, OH or the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan areas.
If the Cash Prize is selected:
The Grand Prize Winner [GPW] shall receive one-half of his/her PRIZE within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of his/her required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information. This payment shall be referred to as the 1st Installment Payment.
e.g. $150,000.00 divided by 2 = $75,000.00 [1st Installment Payment]
The 2nd installment, or final payment, of the PRIZE’s remaining balance minus any/all require income tax withholdings and shipping and processing fees, shall be made within sixty (60) calendar days of the check issuance date for the 1st Installment Payment.
e.g. $75,000.00 ($50,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $32,950 [2nd Installment Payment]
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
The Platinum, Gold and Silver Winners shall receive their PRIZES within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of their required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11C, and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information. The following Prize payments shall be calculated as the Prize value minus the shipping and processing fee equals the NET Prize payment:
Platinum: $300.00 – $15.00 = $285.00 [Net Prize Payment]
Gold: $240.00 – $7.50 = $232.50 [Net Prize Payment]
Silver: $60.00 – $1.00 = $59.00 [Net Prize Payment]
Provision 7.1.4: For the CharityRaffles$1MK Raffle Series:
Provision 7.1.4.1: For the EarlyBird Drawings: The following pertains to all three EarlyBird drawings:
If the Electronics Package Prize is selected:
The EarlyBird Drawing Winner [EW] shall be provided with a pre-paid credit card or merchants gift card in the amount detailed below, with which he/she may purchase electronic products of his/her choosing.
The EW will receive the following amount:
$10,000 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fees = NET EarlyBird Prize Value.
The EW shall receive his/her PRIZE within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of his/her required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
If the Cash Prize is selected:
The EW shall receive his/her PRIZE within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of his/her required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
e.g. $10,000.00 ($10,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $7,150
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
Provision 7.1.4.2: For the Donor Appreciation Drawings:
If the Electronics Package Prize is selected:
The Donor Appreciation Drawing Winner [DAW] shall be provided with a pre-paid credit card or merchants gift card in the amount detailed below, with which he/she may purchase electronic products of his/her choosing.
The DAW will receive the following amount:
$10,000 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fees = NET Donor Appreciation Prize Value.
The DAW shall receive his/her PRIZE within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of his/her required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
If the Cash Prize is selected:
The DAW shall receive his/her PRIZE within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of his/her required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
e.g. $10,000.00 ($10,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $7,150
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
Provision 7.1.4.3: For the Main Raffle Drawing:
The Winner of the 1st Place Grand Prize (“GPW”) is entitled to choose one of three following Grand Prizes:
A Single Family House
A Yacht, or
$1,000,000.00
Calculation of NET Prize Value: The Grand Prize shall have the following established Net Prize Value, calculated according to the following:
$1,000,000.00 [appropriate withholding taxes + shipping and processing fees] = NET Prize Value.
$1,000,000.00 [($1,000,000.00 * .281) $280,000] – $50.00 = $719,950.00 [NET Prize Value]
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
The Grand Prize – $1,000,000.00:
If the Single Family House is selected:
The GPW is entitled to a $719,950.00 Single Family House built by an active, accredited member of the National Association of Home Builders [Builder] that is approved by NPOFS.
The GPW must be under contract with a Builder within ninety (90) days from the date of the Grand Prize Draw or the GPW shall automatically receive the one-time lump sum cash payment detailed below.
NPOFS shall directly pay the approved Builder for up to $719,950.00 of retail value construction costs for the home and Builder and GPW shall supply NPOFS with any and all requested documentation related to all claimed construction charges and expenses. Any house selected by GPW is subject to availability and agreement between the Builder and GPW regarding site, model, specifications, price, timing and all other material terms. The GPW is responsible for any homeowner’s association dues and all other closing costs and charges, including title insurance, if the GPW chooses to purchase such insurance.
GPW may select the cash alternative by providing the Foundation with written notification of their selection of either of the two following options:
Option 1: The payment of the $1,000,000 cash prize via ten (10) equal, annual payments of $100,000.
Annual Payment Calculation: $100,000.00 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fess = NET 1st Payment.
1st Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
2nd Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
3rd Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
4th Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
5th Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
6th Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
7th Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
8th Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
9th Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
10th Annual Payment: $100,000.00 ($100,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $71,950.00
Net Total Received: $719,500.00
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
Option 2: A one-time lump sum payment of $800,000 in cash within thirty (30) days of NPOFS‘s receipt of GPW’s written notification of acceptance of this option.
Payment Calculation: $800,000.00 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fess = NET one-time Payment.
1st Payment: $800,000.00 ($800,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $575,950.00
The 2nd Place Prize – $15,000.00:
If the Electronics Package Prize is selected:
The 2nd Place Prize Winner shall be provided with a pre-paid credit card or merchants gift card in the amount detailed below, with which he/she may purchase electronic products of his/her choosing.
The 2nd Place Prize Winner will receive the following amount:
$15,000 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fees = NET 2nd Place Prize Value.
The 2nd Place Prize Winner shall receive his/her respective PRIZE within fifteen thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of their required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
If the Cash Prize is selected:
The 2nd Place Prize Winner shall receive his/her respective PRIZE within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of their required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
e.g. $15,000.00 ($15,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $10,750
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
The 3rd Place Prize – $10,000.00:
If the Electronics Package Prize is selected:
The 3rd Place Prize Winner shall be provided with a pre-paid credit card or merchants gift card in the amount detailed below, with which he/she may purchase electronic products of his/her choosing.
The 3rd Place Prize Winner will receive the following amount:
$10,000 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fees = NET 3rd Place Prize Value.
The 3rd Place Prize Winner shall receive his/her respective PRIZE within fifteen thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of his/her required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
If the Cash Prize is selected:
The 3rd Place Prize Winner shall receive his/her respective PRIZE within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of their required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
e.g. $10,000.00 ($10,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $7,150
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
The 4th Place Prize – $10,000.00:
If the Electronics Package Prize is selected:
The 4th Place Prize Winner shall be provided with a pre-paid credit card or merchants gift card in the amount detailed below, with which he/she may purchase electronic products of his/her choosing.
The 4th Place Prize Winner will receive the following amount:
$10,000 appropriate withholding taxes shipping and processing fees = NET 4th Place Prize Value.
The 4th Place Prize Winner shall receive his/her PRIZE within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of their required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
If the Cash Prize is selected:
The 4th Place Prize Winner shall receive his/her PRIZE within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of his/her required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11, and the Consent to Use Digital Image, NPOFSForm 12, by NPOFS and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information.
e.g. $10,000.00 ($10,000.00 * .281) – $50.00 = $7,150
[Note 1 : Actual Federal Tax Withholding Rate shall be determined at the time of the issuance of the Prize.]
The Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Winners shall receive their PRIZES within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of ALL of their required information and the properly completed Verification of Identity Form, NPOFSForm 11C, and any/all appropriate or required IRS forms or information. The following Prize payments shall be calculated as the Prize value minus the shipping and processing fee equals the NET Prize payment:
Platinum: $500.00 – $15.00 = $485.00 [Net Prize Payment]
Gold: $200.00 – $7.50 = $192.50 [Net Prize Payment]
Silver: $100.00 – $1.00 = $99.00 [Net Prize Payment]
Bronze: $50.00 – $1.00 = $49.00 [Net Prize Payment]
SECTION 8: Trademarks, Logos and Copyrights Specific Provisions:
The following information about the trademarks, logos and copyrights which apply to all raffles conducted by CR.orgTM:
The paws4peopleTM and the paws4peopleTM foundation logos, names, and brands are trademarks of and the exclusive property of paws4people, Inc. The paws4peopleTM foundation of OHIO, paws4peopleTM foundation of NEW YORK, paws4peopleTM foundation of NORTH CAROLINA, paws4peopleTM foundation of VIRGINIA, and the paws4peopleTM foundation of WEST VIRGINIA are divisions of paws4peopleTM, Inc. Their logos, names, and brands are trademarks of and the exclusive property of paws4people, Inc. As such, they may not be used for any purpose without the prior written permission of the Executive Director, paws4peopleTM, Inc.
NPOFundingSolutionSTM , the development department of paws4peopleTM, Inc., is an Internet marketing and fundraising entity. Its logos, names and brands are trademarks of and the exclusive property of paws4peopleTM, Inc. As such, they may not be used for any purpose without the prior written permission of paws4peopleTM, Inc.
CharityRaffles$50KTM is the trade name for an Internet series of raffles, which is conducted by NPOFundingSolutionSTM,. CharityRaffles$50KTM, its logos, names and brands are trademarks of and the exclusive property of paws4peopleTM, Inc. As such, they may not be used for any purpose without the prior written permission of paws4peopleTM, Inc.
CharityRaffles$100KTM is the trade name for an Internet series of raffles, which is conducted by NPOFundingSolutionSTM,. CharityRaffles$100KTM , its logos, names and brands are trademarks of and the exclusive property of paws4peopleTM, Inc. As such, they may not be used for any purpose without the prior written permission of paws4peopleTM, Inc.
CharityRaffles$150KTM is the trade name for an Internet series of raffles, which is conducted by NPOFundingSolutionSTM,CharityRaffles$150KTM, its logos, names and brands are trademarks of and the exclusive property of paws4peopleTM, Inc. As such, they may not be used for any purpose without the prior written permission of paws4peopleTM, Inc.
CharityRaffles$1MTM is the trade name for an Internet series of raffles, which is conducted by NPOFundingSolutionSTM. CharityRaffles$1MTM, its logos, names and brands are trademarks of and the exclusive property of paws4peopleTM, Inc. As such, they may not be used for any purpose without the prior written permission of paws4peopleTM, Inc.
These Terms & Conditions are copyrighted by NPOFundingSolutionSTM and paws4peopleTM, Inc. [ CR.org & p4p, 2007 All Rights Reserved.]. As such, the Trademarks, Logos, and this document may not be used for any purpose without the prior written permission of the Executive Director,paws4peopleTM, Inc.
SECTION 9: General Provisions:
The following details general Terms & Conditions which apply to all raffles conducted by CR.orgTM:
A particular raffle’s start date shall be defined as the date upon which the specific Raffle issues its first available Raffle Number.
A particular raffle’s completion date shall be defined as the date upon which the specific Raffle issues its last available Raffle Number.
If a winning number is claimed by more than one individual, the NPOFS Raffle Administrator will award the PRIZE to the individual whose name is associated with that winning number in the CR.org Raffle Database. NPOFS is NOT responsible to resolve disputes or conflicts of ticket ownership claims.
The following individuals may NOT participate in or win any PRIZE from CR.org Raffle:
The Members of the Board of Directors of paws4peopleTM, Inc. and their immediate family members are prohibited from winning any PRIZE offered by any CR.org Raffle.
[Note: Immediate family member shall be defined as a spouse or a child. In all of these cases, the immediate family member definition shall apply whether a biological,step, or adoptive relationship exists.]
The owners, principals, staff, employees and/or agents, and their immediate family members, of the following organizations that have provided services to NPOFS or any paws4peopleTM organization, within the past twelve (12) months are prohibited from winning any PRIZE offered by any CR.org Raffle.
any CPA,
any Law Firm, and
intraSOLV, Inc.
[Note: Immediate family member shall be defined as a spouse or a child. In all of these cases, the immediate family member definition shall apply whether a biological,step, or adoptive relationship exists.]
All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited.
These Terms & Conditions bind the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties, and cannot be changed orally.
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.
The failure of NPOFS to enforce any right, remedy, or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed as a waiver, and shall not void or invalidate the right of the foundation to enforce such right, remedy, or condition in the future.
These Terms & Conditions comprise the complete and Exclusive Agreement and Statement of Terms and Conditions between Raffle participants, WINNERs and NPOFS, and supersedes any/all previous agreements, understandings, and representations of every nature, both written and verbal.
By accepting a raffle number and/or accepting a PRIZE, the Donor and/or WINNER, releases NPOFS and its parent organizations and their respective boards, members, volunteers, partners, vendors, agents, representatives, sponsors, service agencies and independent contractors, and each of their respective directors, officers, partners, employees and agents, including advertising and promotion agencies, from any and all liability with respect to participation in the promotion of and/or possession or use of the PRIZE(s) awarded and also acknowledge that they did not receive any representations, warranty or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to any PRIZE.
Any liability of NPOFS shall be limited to ticket price paid and in the case of any dispute, NPOFS‘s decision shall be final.
These Terms & Conditions apply to the Raffles detailed and described herein, and are subject to change without prior notice. NPOFS may at any time modify, revise, or update these Terms & Conditions to correct any errors, omissions or to make changes to the Terms & Conditions of these Raffles at its sole discretion. Notification of said changes shall be made with the issuance online of updated, numbered versions of these Terms and Conditions. It is the Donor’s responsibility to consult these Terms & Conditions regularly to ensure the Donor is aware of any changes.
In the case of any dispute, the decision of the NPOFS Raffle Administrator is final.
NPOFS will pursue all available legal remedies against any individual(s) damaging or attempting to damage any NPOFS website or attempting to undermine the lawful operation of these or any NPOFS Raffles.
Questions concerning these Raffle and/or these Terms & Conditions should be directed to the “Raffle Administrator,” at RaffleAdministrator@NPOFS.org. The Raffle Administrator is the final decision authority for any/all aspects of these Raffle. Additional provision(s) to these Terms & Conditions may be made by the Raffle Administrator should they be needed to manage or respond to any/all currently unanticipated situations which may arise during the conduct of these Raffle.
These raffles are conducted in English. At the discretion of the Raffle Administrator, web sites may be translated into other languages.
Version Number: 16. Dated: December 1, 2007. Effective with the current raffle series: CR50K6001, CR100K6001, CR150K6001, CR1M6001or higher numbered raffles series.
