Raffle Donation Legal Guidelines

Summary

In Ohio, only non-profit organizations can legally conduct raffles to ensure proceeds are used for charitable purposes. For-profit companies cannot hold raffles, even if the proceeds benefit a non-profit. However, a company can suggest a donation to a non-profit organization but cannot require it as a condition to enter a raffle. For more details, contact the Ohio Attorney Generals Office at 800-282-0515.

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Can a company hold a raffle requiring a donation to enter for a humane society
Is the company registered as a non-profit organization in Ohio?
No
In Ohio, only non-profit organizations can legally conduct raffles. For-profit companies cannot hold a raffle, even if the proceeds are going to a non-profit organization.
why
- Ohio law restricts raffles to non-profit organizations to ensure the proceeds are used for charitable purposes.
- For more details, contact Ohio Attorney General's Office: *-*-*.
Can we suggest a donation
Yes, a company can suggest a donation to a non-profit organization, but it cannot require it as a condition to enter a raffle.