International Headquarters has received a number of heartfelt messages from members. Usually, our tax exempt status limits fund-raising efforts on behalf of other organizations. However, because of this unprecedented disaster, the Internal Revenue Service is allowing 501(c)(3) organizations, such as ours, to conduct fund-raising efforts not previously allowed. It is important that these unusual activities be undertaken only in regard to this special relief effort. These activities are a deviation from the activities of which the IRS is aware and should be undertaken with great caution.
 
New guidelines are available for chapters and regions regarding fund-raising for other organizations.

Please contact Donna Kerley, Director of Finance and Administration, donna@sweetadelineintl.org if you have any questions regarding disaster relief fund-raising.
 
Guidelines for Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund-Raising
Chapters and regions may conduct fund-raising efforts or earmark targeted funds for disaster relief, but only in regard to this special relief effort for Hurricane Katrina victims.  The funds must be raised to benefit another qualified disaster relief organization exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3), etc.  Funds may not be raised and provided to specific individuals or targeted groups of individuals.
 
Chapters and regions may promote their fund-raising events and identify which qualified disaster relief agency will benefit from the funds such as Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc.
 
Examples of appropriate fund-raising efforts:
Donations of proceeds from benefit performances
Direct contribution from chapter or regional general funds
Selling wrist bands or appropriate products
Collection of clothing and durable goods for distribution to a qualified agency
 
Please contact Donna K. Kerley, Director of Finance and Administration for additional information, donna@sweetadelineintl.org.  
 
 

We actively encourage our members to join in the relief efforts by making a donation to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Click here to make an individual donation to the American Red Cross.

Additional Relief Organizations include:

The Salvation Army
www.salvationarmyusa.org

Feed The Children
www.feedthechildren.org

Mercy Corps
www.mercycorps.org

FEMA List of Charities That Are Helping Locally
www.fema.gov

Tips on Donating to Reliable Charities

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Hurricane Response
www.fema.gov

Charity Navigator
www.charitynavigator.org