Q: How should checks be made out?
A: Please make checks payable to Susan G. Komen.

Susan G. Komen
Dept.#41829
PO Box 801889
Dallas, TX 75380

If you collected cash or checks for your fundraiser, there are two ways to submit those donations:

1. Submit Instantly: Use the Komen app from the Apple or Android store. Log in with the same username and password you used to create your fundraising page. From the Menu, navigate to Donations, and tap the Deposit Check button to submit checks to Susan G. Komen and instantly add to your fundraising total.
2. Mail: Convert any cash to check and mail to Komen using this form and mail to above address. Please note mailed checks can take up to eight weeks to post to your fundraiser.

Q: How do I know if Komen has received mailed donations?
A: Komen sends gift acknowledgements/tax receipts to the name/address as it appears on the donation check or money order. Donors should receive these acknowledgements through the mail four to six weeks after the check has been deposited. We highly recommend using the Komen app to deposit checks to prevent such long wait times.

Q: Is my donation tax-deductible?
A: Contributions to Susan G. Komen may be fully tax deductible permissible by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift.

Q: Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?
A: Komen issues receipts for any donation of $10 or more received by check through the mail. Please do not send cash. If your donation is in cash form, you will not get a tax receipt. Receipts should arrive by mail approximately four to six weeks from the date it was deposited. To ensure you receive a tax receipt, please donate with a credit or debit card or write a check to “Susan G. Komen”. If you make an online donation using a credit or debit card, you’ll receive an immediate acknowledgement.

Q: How do I update my online fundraising thermometer to reflect current donations?
A: Donations made by credit or debit card through your fundraising page are automatically reflected on your thermometer. Using the Komen app’s mobile check deposit feature will also update your thermometer immediately. Mailed donations will be added once they are received and processed, which can take up to 8 weeks.

Q: What are the guidelines for fundraisers that include door prizes, raffles drawings and/or sweepstakes?
A: Federal and state laws prohibit and/or restrict certain gaming activities such as door prizes, raffles, drawings, etc. These laws vary from state to state and in different jurisdictions. Before conducting such activities as a form of fundraiser, please consult with a local attorney and tax professional to ensure compliance. Please be advised that Susan G. Komen cannot provide legal or tax advice to individual fundraisers for these reasons.

Q: Is Susan G. Komen a nonprofit organization?
A: Susan G. Komen is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Q: How will the funds raised through my fundraiser be used?
A: Susan G. Komen® is extremely proud of the financial stewardship we offer for the donations our supporters give. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. Donations help support breast cancer research initiatives, treatment, education, and community health programs.

Q: Can I use the Susan G. Komen® logo on my event materials?
A:  DIY Fundraisers are welcome to use our special Komen Fundraising logos. Fundraisers’ usage of Komen logos are strictly limited to the Fundraiser logos and fundraisers cannot use the original Susan G. Komen logo or the Running Ribbon on event materials other than those provided to you by Komen, if any. Additionally, fundraisers cannot sell items with Komen Fundraising logos on them or alter the Komen Fundraising logos in any way. Komen Fundraising logos must be displayed without any other logo or brand name appearing on the same items or materials. Co-branding is strictly prohibited. For more information, please email us at fundraise@komen.org.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
A: Liz Antel
Central, Southeast and Southwest OH
lantel@komen.org

Monica Nelson
Northeast OH
mnelson@komen.org

Megan Stockmaster
Northwest OH
mstockmaster@komen.org

Ashliegh Dyer
Michigan
adyer@komen.org