Fundraising Rules
State charity registration, solicitation basics, and staying on the right side of the rules while you raise money.
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Gifted & talented booster club ticketing and raffle tools
Comparing ticketing and raffle platforms for GT academy booster clubs, plus the 990 filing and state raffle license rules that come with running one.
501(c)(3) booster club donation letter: what to include
A donor acknowledgment letter needs your EIN, a good-faith value for goods given, and a no-goods-or-services statement if the gift topped $250.
Booster club raffle ideas that stay legal and actually make money
Booster club raffle ideas that raise real cash without a raffle license fine or a 990 headache. Rules, timelines, and picks by state complexity.
UIL booster club raffle rules: what treasurers must know
UIL booster clubs must follow Texas Charitable Raffle Enabling Act rules capped at $50,000 in prizes and 2 raffles a year. Here's the full breakdown.
501c3 booster club donation letter: example and what to include
A real example of a 501c3 booster club donation letter, plus what IRS rules actually require for a valid donor acknowledgment. No legal jargon.