After you give online you get a thank-you email from the organizer. A formal tax letter, if you need one, comes from the charity.
Draft for legal review: This article describes how Redswing works in plain language. It is not tax or legal advice and an attorney has not reviewed it yet. Ask your own tax advisor or attorney about your situation.
What you get, and from whom
| What | From | When |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you! on screen | The donate page | Right after you pay |
| A thank-you email with your gift amount | The organizer (sent through Redswing to the email you typed) | Right after your payment goes through |
| An acknowledgment letter | The charity | When the organizer sends letters, usually after the event |
The organizer can change the wording of the thank-you email, so it may look different from event to event.
Tax letters
Organizers can download acknowledgment letters for donors from Redswing and send them. Each letter is built from what you paid. Whether and when they send letters is up to the organizer. If you need one for your taxes, ask them.
Gifts of $250 or more need a written acknowledgment from the charity. Keep your email and ask the organizer for a letter if you need one.
Gifts given by cash or check
If you gave cash or a check at the event, there's no automatic email. The organizer may record your gift and include it in their letters. Ask them.
Whether your gift is deductible
That depends on the charity's status and your own situation. Ask your tax advisor.
Still need help? Your tournament organizer can fix this. Reply to your confirmation email (replies go to the organizer), or ask at the check-in desk on the day.