Boston, June 26-27, 2010
New York, June 4-5, 2011
Do I have to raise $1,000 to walk? What happens if I don't?
All Walkers must have at least $1,000 in their fundraising account by the time of the event in order to participate. If you haven't reached this goal by then, you can make a donation to your fundraising account to make up the difference. If you choose, you can make a delayed donation, which allows you up to four weeks after the event to continue to fundraise.
Can donations be made after the Overnight has taken place?
Yes, you may continue to send in donations, even after the event has taken place.
How do I get a new copy of my donation form?
Download an offline donation form here.
You can download the form from theovernight.org. Select "Support a Participant", search for your own name, click "Donate to This Participant" and then "Download the Donation Form" as a "PDF Document". Please call your Coach at 888-TheOvernight (888-843-6837) if you need any help. You can make as many photocopies of your donation form as you need.
If I walk with a team, can we split the fundraising?
No. Each team member is responsible for raising his or her own fundraising minimum. We cannot split donations among team members.
A donation is not appearing on my DonorDrive page; what should I do?
Please allow four weeks for any mailed donations (both check and credit card donations) to post to your account. If your donation does not post within four weeks, please contact your Coach at 888-TheOvernight (888-843-6837).
Is it necessary to send a separate donation form for each donation?
Yes, in order for a donation to be processed properly it is necessary to send a separate completed donation form for each donation. Our bank will only process one check per donation form. Remember: ONE CHECK / ONE DONATION FORM.
Can I send one check to be split amongst several participants?
No, you cannot send one check to be split amongst several walkers. Our bank will only process one check per donation form. Remember: ONE CHECK / ONE DONATION FORM.
Can I mail a cash donation in with a donation form?
No, you cannot mail a cash donation in with a donation form. Our bank will not accept cash donations. For any cash donation you receive, please deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account with a completed donation form. The donation will be credited to the name on the donation form. Remember: ONE CHECK / ONE DONATION FORM.
Are donations tax deductible?
All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Registration fees are not tax deductible.
Will my over-time donation count toward my minimum fundraising goal?
Yes, the full amount of an over-time donation will be counted toward your minimum fundraising goal regardless of the number of payments that have been collected.
Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: AFSP or American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Do donors get a receipt?
Anyone who donates will receive a receipt via email. Those who donate $250 or more and do not have an email address will receive a copy of the receipt in the mail (receipts are sent at the end of every tax quarter).The IRS accepts cancelled checks as a receipt for donations $249 and under.
A donor is requesting a tax ID number (or EIN number), what is that and how can I get it?
The Out of the Darkness Overnight is a charitable event run by AFSP, which is recognized as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. The tax ID number or EIN number for AFSP is 13-3393329.
Where can I get a copy of the 501(c)(3) letter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention?
You can download a copy of AFSP's 501(c)(3) letter here.
When I receive a donor's check, should I enter it online?
No. When you receive a donor's check, please mail it with the donation form to the address on the donation form. Remember: ONE CHECK / ONE DONATION FORM.