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

Susan G. Komen
ATTN: OH300
PO Box 801889
Dallas, TX 75380

We highly recommend using the SGK Fundraise app to deposit checks to prevent such long wait times. You can download the app by searching “SGK Fundraise” in the app store on your Apple or Android device.

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 SGK Fundraise 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: Susan G. 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: Online credit or debit card donations through your fundraising page are automatically reflected on your fundraising thermometer. Checks submitted through the mobile check deposit feature of the SGK Fundraise app are also automatically included in the fundraising thermometer.

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 Fundraiser and I Am A Fundraiser logos, which can be found here. That being said, fundraisers should not use the original Susan G. Komen logo or the Running Ribbon on event materials other than those provided to you by Komen. For more information, please email us at fundraise@komen.org.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
A: Lindsay Collins
Central, Southeast and Southwest OH
lcollins@komen.org
614-696-5096

Monica Nelson
Northeast and Northwest OH
mnelson@komen.org
216-340-8134