Can I use the American Heart Association’s tax-exempt status when purchasing materials?
No. Offline event organizers cannot use the American Heart Association’s tax exemption status in conjunction with the event. However, American Heart Association staff can provide a verification letter confirming the organizer’s intent to raise funds for the American Heart Association. All checks from participants of offline events and programs, whether they are local, affiliate-wide or national, must be made out to the third-party organization, not the American Heart Association. For individuals requesting donations to the American Heart Association in lieu of gifts for a special occasion, checks should be made out to the American Heart Association and sent to the local or affiliate office.
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- Can I use the American Heart Association’s tax-exempt status when purchasing materials?
