WWTLC will conduct Fundraising Campaigns in order to satisfy the land contract debt obligation as well as meet ongoing operating expenses.

  • Will our donations be tax deductible?
    Yes! WWTLC obtained its 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity determination from the IRS in September 2017. Consult your tax preparer and/or accountant for more information.
  • How will you collect the money?
    Donors may contribute funds in support of WWTLC’s mission to purchase and sustain The Land for women and girls, forever, in one of the following ways:

    • Personal checks (payable to We Want the Land Coalition, mailed to PO Box 11,
      Arlington Heights, IL 60006).
    • PayPal
    • DonorBox
    • FaceBook Fundraisers
  • Is this a donation or an investment with an expected return? The funds accepted for the purchase of the Land and ongoing sustainability will be donations. In the future, we may ask the community for interest-free or low-interest loans. But for now, we are only seeking donations.
  • Will I be able to contribute specific amounts over time? WWTLC encourages individuals to give in the way that best fits their financial capacity. This includes choosing to establish recurring donations and giving multiple individual amounts throughout the year(s). Recurring donation options are possible using all our donation methods: personal check, PayPal, Donor Box, and FaceBook.
  • What is the minimum donation amount? Online donation platforms such as DonorBox and PayPal may specify a minimum donation amount. WWTLC accepts check donations of any amount. Our goal is to enable participation by every woman who has a desire to be part of the effort by making available a variety of options for donating.
  • What about all of the fees associated with fundraising?
    • Please keep in mind that ALL methods of donation include some fees.
    • Whether donors give via DonorBox, PayPal, or by personal check, each of those entities provides a variety of services for WWTLC, from web hosting, to payment processing and accounting, to donor data collection and management.
    • Even for nonprofits, these services have a price, and the small percentage of funds raised that goes to fees is providing necessary services as well as huge cost and time savings to WWTLC in our effort.
    • We encourage donors to give in the available ways that best suit their preferences and are grateful for every donation, regardless of the amount.
  • How will ongoing regular financial management be handled?
    The treasurer of WWTLC, along with the Finance Team, will provide ongoing financial management. The organization has adopted an annual budget process. It is standard business practice for a treasurer’s report and bank statements to be presented by the treasurer and reviewed by the board at each monthly board meeting. Access to the organization’s bank accounts are limited to the president and treasurer, with additional access to a separate special projects account provided as needed to the summer project coordinator.
  • Can I organize local fundraising events to raise money for WWTLC’s purchase of The
    Land?
    WWTLC appreciates your generosity and willingness to support the long-term vitality of The Land. For legal reasons, WWTLC is unable to sponsor your event, but gratefully accepts any funds raised through local events.