Donation Policy
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Thank you for supporting The Mertis Lee Harley Foundation. This policy explains how donations are handled. Complete the bracketed details below before enabling live donation collection.
Tax-deductibility
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your individual tax treatment depends on your circumstances and applicable law; consult a qualified tax adviser. Foundation EIN: [EIN]. [Confirm current tax-exempt status and any applicable disclosures]. If you receive goods or services in return for a gift, the deductible amount may be reduced by their value.
Donation receipts
We provide a receipt or written acknowledgment through [receipt delivery method and provider] within [receipt timeframe]. Please provide accurate donor contact information. The acknowledgment records the gift amount and date and, where applicable, describes any goods or services provided. If you do not receive a receipt, email admin@harleyfoundation.org .
Refund policy
[Insert approved refund policy, including eligibility, request deadline, and treatment of duplicate or mistaken gifts]. To request review of a duplicate, mistaken, or unauthorized donation, contact admin@harleyfoundation.org with the date, amount, and transaction reference. Do not email full card details. Approved refunds are returned through [refund method] within [refund processing timeframe], subject to payment provider rules and applicable law.
How funds are used
Donations support the Foundation’s charitable work, including Granny Box supplies, packing and delivery, community outreach, and reasonable operating costs. [Confirm fund allocation and how restricted or designated gifts are handled]. A box sponsorship supports the program and does not guarantee delivery to a specific child. If a designated project cannot proceed, [insert approved process for contacting donors or redirecting funds].
Donor privacy
We use donor information to process gifts, issue receipts, maintain required records, and communicate as described in our Privacy Policy. We never sell personal information. [Insert donor recognition policy and consent process]. You may ask us not to recognize your gift publicly or to stop sending optional updates by emailing admin@harleyfoundation.org .
Payment processing and questions
Gifts are processed by Zeffy, whose terms and privacy policy apply to payment handling. Questions about a gift? Email admin@harleyfoundation.org . Mailing address: [Foundation mailing address].
