FAQ
Charity Registry FAQ
- What is a Charity Registry?
A Charity Registry is similar to a regular gift registry, except
that your couple has asked guests to make credit card donations rather than
purchasing blenders, toasters, or other traditional gifts.
- How can I make a donation on my couple's Charity Registry?
You can make donations online through our secure credit card donation system.
- Will I receive confirmation if I make a charitable contribution on my couple's Charity Registry?
Yes. You will receive an email confirmation of your credit card donation.
- Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Your confirmation email will serve as your proof of donation
for your tax purposes. JustGive is a nonprofit organization
recognized by the IRS as a public foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS
code.
- Will the couple see my donations?
Yes. The couple will be notified of your donation immediately.
- Will my name and information be provided to any nonprofit organizations?
No. Your name and information will be kept strictly confidential.
- Can I select the charitable recipient of my gift?
No. Your couple has chosen a recipient for all donations made at
their wedding. However, if your couple has chosen multiple recipients, you
may select among them.
- Does the I Do Foundation charge processing fees?
Yes. The I Do Foundation charges fees to cover the costs of
processing your donation. The fee for credit card donations is 8% of
your donation, which is added to your donation. For example, if you
donate $100 to your couple's charity, you will be charged a total of
$108 at checkout. We do this to ensure that the entire amount of your
donation is passed directly to the charity chosen by your
couple. These fees are consistent with most other nonprofit donation
websites and similar to what you might be charged for shipping and
handling for a traditional wedding gift purchased online.
- Why is my credit card charged by JustGive?
On November 2, 2009, I Do Foundation became a part of JustGive. Donations made through I Do Foundation are now processed by JustGive, so your credit card statement will list JustGive rather than I Do Foundation.
Gift Registry FAQ
- How do I access my couple's registry to make a purchase?
You can find a list of the stores where your couple is registered
under the "Our Registries" section of their wedding website. Use the links
on this page to access your couple's registry at I Do Foundation affiliate
stores. Please follow the directions on this page carefully to ensure that
our affiliate stores make a donation for each of your purchases.
- How do my purchases generate charitable donations?
Every time you make a gift purchase, a donation is raised for your
couple's selected charitable organization. Listed stores have agreed
to pay a percentage of all gift purchases referred through our site,
which allows us to donate a portion of the spending at your wedding to
charity. This donation is made at ABSOLUTELY NO ADDITIONAL COST TO
YOU.
- Does the I Do Foundation take any portion of the donated percentage?
No. The percentage listed on the I Do Foundation web site under each
store is the exact amount that will be donated to your couple's selected charity.
- Can I receive a tax write-off for my gift purchases?
No, because the donations are made at no additional cost to you.
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