Donation Disclosure
Hope Love Smile Project
1. Charitable Status
Hope Love Smile Project (“HLSP”) is a registered nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
EIN: 41-4226662
All donations are made to support our charitable mission of serving children and families in need.
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2. Tax Deductibility
Contributions to Hope Love Smile Project are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations unless explicitly stated. If any benefits are provided, their fair market value will be disclosed and must be subtracted from the total donation amount for tax purposes.
Donors are encouraged to consult their tax advisor regarding deductibility.
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3. Use of Donations
Donations are used to support Hope Love Smile Project’s programs, operations, and mission-driven initiatives, including but not limited to:
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Program development and delivery (e.g., Hugs for Healing)
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Purchasing and distributing items to children and families
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Operational and administrative expenses necessary to sustain our work
HLSP maintains discretion and control over the use of all donated funds to ensure they are applied where most needed.
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4. Recurring Donations
If you choose to make a recurring donation:
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Your payment method will be automatically charged at the selected interval
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You may cancel or modify your donation at any time by contacting us at:
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5. Refund Policy
Donations are generally non-refundable.
Refund requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis for:
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Duplicate transactions
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Processing errors
To request a refund, please contact:
Travis@hopelovesmileproject.org within 7 days of the transaction.
6. Third-Party Processing
Donations may be processed through secure third-party platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). These providers handle payment information in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.
HLSP does not store full payment card information.
7. Affiliated Activities & Merchandise
Hope Love Smile Project may collaborate with affiliated entities or initiatives, including merchandise programs, that help fund our mission.
Unless explicitly stated:
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Purchases made through external platforms are not considered charitable donations
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Only direct donations to HLSP qualify as tax-deductible contributions
8. Donor Privacy
We respect and protect donor privacy. Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We do not sell or trade donor information.
9. State Compliance
Hope Love Smile Project operates in compliance with applicable state and federal charitable solicitation laws.
Additional financial and registration information may be obtained by contacting us directly.
10. Contact Information
For questions regarding donations, receipts, or this disclosure, please contact:
Hope Love Smile Project