Fundraising/Giveaway Request

Due 5 business days prior to start of fundraiser/collection

Recognized student organization may engage in fundraising projects which support the programs of the organization, the educational activities of the University, the Kingsville community or other philanthropic purposes. Each project must be registered, approved in advance by the Department of Student Activities, and may not violate State law.

Organization / Fundraiser Name/Type
Contact Person / Phone / Email
Proposed Date(s) / Proposed Location(s)
Amount to be Charged / Description of Project

Exceptions to Sales Tax Law

If an organization is planning a one-day sale within a calendar month, it does not have to collect sales tax on any goods sold during that 24 hour period. An organization may only hold one tax free sale per month. For more information about this exemption visit: https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/96-122.pdf (see page 4, under Auction, Rummage Sales and other Fund Raisers)

Student Organizations (Higher Education)

College or university student organizations affiliated with an institution of higher education can hold a one-day, tax-free sale each month. The organization must have a primary purpose other than engaging in business or performing an activity designed to make a profit, and the purpose of the sale must be to raise funds for the organization. This exemption does not apply to items sold for more than $5,000, unless the item is manufactured by the organization or the item is donated to the organization and not sold back to the donor. https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/96-122.pdf (See page 4, under Student Organizations (Higher Education)

Raffles

Please review information on charitable raffles if the organization is planning a raffle. Visit http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/raffle.shtml for more information.

Disclaimer: ______takes full responsibility for staying current with Texas

Organization Name

State Law in regards to Raffles and sales tax laws.

NOTE: Any organizations wishing to use any logos, trademarked or copyrighted images associated with Texas A&M University of Kingsville, approval from the Marketing department must be obtained.

¨  Attach the approved logo or image and the approval from Marketing

For fundraisers involving food sales on campus:

¨  Complete and attach a Food Service Exemption Form.

¨  Attach copies of Food Handler’s Permit of members who will be in contact with the food.

Funds to benefit:

¨ Organization ¨ Non-profit Agency (name beneficiary )

Officer approval Title Date

Print Advisor Name Signature - Advisor Date

Student Activities’ approval Date

______Approved ______Disapproved Reasons: ______

5/9/2017 MAD