How do I choose between a one-time gift to a
nonprofit and creating a Family Fund?
How do I select the beneficiary of my donation?
Can I support a nonprofit that is not currently an I Do Foundation partner?
Can I change the organization my One-Time Gift supports?
When will nonprofits receive donations from my One-Time Gift?
How can I stay involved with my One-Time Gift?
Can I get a tax deduction for my One-Time Gift?
What happens if I return a gift?
Will nonprofits know who I am?
How do I choose between a one-time gift to a
nonprofit and creating a Family Fund?
The I Do Foundation enables you to make a one-time donation to your selected
charitable cause or create a life-long Family Fund that will generate
donations for nonprofits every year. We suggest that you only create a
Family Fund if you plan to raise significant funds through your wedding.
Family Funds require a minimum donation of $250. If you think you might be
interested in a Family Fund but are not sure, think about the type of
donations you think your wedding will generate. While it's difficult to
know, you might have a sense about whether your guests will mostly be buying
gifts (and raising up to $10.00 per every $100 gift) or whether your guests
will be making direct donations. If you think your wedding is likely to
generate $250 or more in donations, than a Family Fund might be for you.
Otherwise, a one-time gift might be the best option.
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How do I select the beneficiary of my donation?
When you go through the Donation Option process, you will be given the chance
to support one of the I Do Foundation's nonprofit partners, or one of our
established focus areas, or you may choose to suggest a nonprofit recipient.
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Can I support a nonprofit that is not currently an I Do Foundation partner?
Yes. When choosing the recipient of your wedding donations, you have the option to suggest a nonprofit organization. If your suggestion meets the following three criteria, it will be approved to receive funds from the I Do Foundation: 1)The organization must be recognized as a tax-exempt organization under the 501(c)(3) ruling of the IRS code. 2)The organization must demonstrate basic fiscal responsibility. 3) The organization cannot promote violence, intolerance, racial division, or discrimination. It may take up to two weeks to receive final notification on whether your suggested nonprofit has been approved.
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Can I change the organization my One-Time Gift supports?
You can change your Donation Options up until the day of your wedding. If
you would like to edit your options, you can do so through the Donation
Options page. Through this page you can add and remove
organizations from your list. Any donations already made will not be affected
by these changes.
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When will nonprofits receive donations from my One-Time Gift?
The I Do Foundation will begin to disperse any donations that have been raised at the end of the fiscal quarter in which your wedding took place. We assume that your guests may continue to make donations and purchases up until one year after the wedding date. Therefore, your One-Time Gift will remain active for that entire period.
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How can I stay involved with my One-Time Gift?
Around the time of your first wedding anniversary, you will receive a statement of the total amount donated to charity in your name. If you would like to add to this donation, you can make a tax-deductible contribution to the I Do Foundation at any time. If you are looking for more long-term involvement with charitable giving, you may want to consider creating a Family Fund.
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Can I get a tax deduction for my One-Time Gift?
You only receive a tax deduction when you make a personal contribution to your One-Time Gift. When your guests make a direct donation to the I Do Foundation, they will receive notification of their tax-deductible gift. However, the percentages donated by our corporate partners as a result of purchases are not tax-deductible for the purchaser.
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What happens if I return a gift?
Your I Do Foundation gift registry raises donations for every gift purchased. Conversely, your donation is deducted for every returned item. It is certainly understandable that every couple will need to make some returns, and our system has been designed with this in mind. However, if you expect to make a large number of returns, the I Do Foundation may not be the best registry partner for you.
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Will nonprofits know who I am?
Many of your organizations would like to express their thanks for your support, and they appreciate the opportunity to know who you are. However, if you would prefer not to share your name with your nonprofit recipient, please let the I Do Foundation know by submitting a request to customer service. The names of your guests automatically remain private.
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