FAQs
Which organizations are allowed to be nominated?
No national or international charities, programs, or organizations will be considered, unless they have a Maui-based office and can guarantee that all of our donations will be used within the Maui County community. Recipients are expected to be 501(c)(3) organizations. Our purpose is to help those in need in our community; this does not include political campaigns or businesses and such. Only members in good standing can nominate. All nonprofit organizations nominated must be in good standing.
What is a 501(c)(3)?
A 501(c)(3) is defined as “exemptions that apply to corporations, and any community chest, fund or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational purposes, to foster national or international amateur sports competition, promote the arts, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.”
Our 100+ Women Who Care Maui is open to all local Maui County nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax exemption. We collect FEIN numbers from each organization prior to event.
Is my contribution tax deductible?
Yes, your contribution is tax-deductible as it is made payable to a 501(c)(3) organization. Checks are written DIRECTLY to the local organization NOT to 100 Women Who Care. Your check is your receipt. Members should subscribe to donate quarterly via our Grapevine platform, you will receive an emailed receipt and a yearly donation report. Please contact your tax advisor or visit the IRS Website for further information.
How long do the quarterly Community Giving Events last?
Our quarterly community giving events are intended to last 1 hour. However, members may come to the event early to register and fill out Nomination Forms, plus we often organize socializing and dinner opportunities for those who can stay after the 1-hour event is over.
Can I bring a friend to the event?
Of course, you can! However, in order to nominate and/or vote, she will need to become a member and donate for one full quarter before voting privileges begin. Whether or not a member, ALL attendees must donate $100 to the Cause that receives the most votes at that quarterly event.
Can I just send my donation directly to the charity?
No. The goal of the 100 Women Who Care organization is to make a single donation to the selected nonprofit on behalf of the entire group. We want to be able to support this endeavor and give $20,000+ dollars each time to make a large impact in our community, with each member’s donation being part of the larger gift.
How is the organization that receives the donation chosen?
Any current member in good standing and present at the quarterly event can nominate one worthy cause. Once the gathering begins, three causes will be selected at random from “the bowl.” Each sponsoring member will be asked to give a short, 5-minute presentation as to why this cause should receive the donation. This is followed by 5 minutes for Q & A. All members then vote in a secret ballot. The top vote recipient receives all the funds raised at that event.
We encourage members to participate by submitting the name of a cause special to them. Your willingness to present and share your knowledge of the cause is the most important element of our quarterly events. Nominators, you are encouraged to bring a representative of your charity as your guest who can speak on their own behalf. Once an individual or cause is chosen, it will not be considered again for 2 full years.
What if I cannot attend a quarterly event?
If a member cannot attend a gathering, she can do one of two things if she is NOT already on Grapevine:
She can send cash or a check for $100 (or more…) with a trusted friend to the meeting. The friend will write in the name of the charity that is chosen on the check and give it to the organizers on her behalf. We do not allow member proxy voting, thus the friend may NOT vote on behalf of the absent member.
She can mail in a check for $100 (or more…) written to the Selected Charity to our PO BOX after the meeting attendees’ contributions and deposited by the charity in a timely manner.
Our mailing address: 100 Women Who Care Maui | PO Box 880373 Pukalani, HI 96788
Can Members and Nonprofits actively solicit Members to Nominate and/or Vote for their organization as they are entering/registering our quarterly events?
No. If a Member wishes to promote an organization to her network, it can be done well in advance of our gatherings, and not on the premises. We do welcome flyers and pamphlets for our Information Table!