HOW CAN WE BE SURE THAT THE CHARITIES ARE LEGITIMATELY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS?

If you are not certain whether your charity is a 501(c)(3) organization, call your charity and request a copy of their letter from the IRS granting 501(c)(3) status.   You can also visit the IRS website for more information.

CAN A CHARITY BE CONSIDERED MORE THAN ONCE?

Charities can be considered as often as their presenter’s name is chosen from the nomination box. This includes charities that have already been awarded a donation by our group at a previous meeting. 

 CAN A CHARITY BE CONSIDERED THAT IS OUTSIDE OF Dupage County?

Yes. A member can present any qualified charity that falls within the greater Chicagoland area. The appropriateness of the proposed charity will be determined by the group vote.

WHAT IF THE VOTE RESULTS IN A TIE?

If two charities tie with the most votes, then there will be a runoff vote between them. If the run-off results in another tie, then the names of both charities will be put in a hat and the winner will be randomly selected. In the case of a three-way tie, the names of all three charities will be put in a hat and the winner will be randomly selected.

HOW MANY BEERS WILL I BE SERVED?

We intend to serve up to three beers to our members at each event to taste.  You should expect the size of the beers poured to be tasting size.  The number and size of the beers served to each member will depend on the number of members that attend each event and the amount of the beer donated for that event.  Please remember that the main reason you are attending an event is to raise money for a charity. Please Drink Responsibly! 

CAN RELIGIOUS CHARITIES BE CONSIDERED? 

Yes, as long as they are an approved 501(c)(3) charity. 

WHAT IF MORE THAN ONE MEMBER WANTS TO NOMINATE THE SAME CHARITY?

More than one member can nominate the same charity. However, if the same charity is selected more than once during the nomination process, the second selection will be set aside. A charity can be presented to the members only one time per event. 

CAN I MAKE MY CONTRIBUTION WITH A CREDIT CARD?

Yes, Hops for Humanity accepts credit cards, but a convenience fee will be charged. Cash, Zelle or checks are also acceptable forms of payment.  

WILL I RECEIVE A RECEIPT/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR MY DONATION?

Your check or credit card statement serves as your receipt. If you require extra documentation, please contact a Board member for assistance at board@hopsforhumanity.org.

WILL MY CONTACT INFORMATION BE SHARED?

No. Your contact information will not be shared with anyone, and the chosen charity will not receive your personal information. 

CAN I VOTE IF I CANNOT ATTEND A MEETING?

No, you must be present at a meeting to vote. We only count the votes of members that are present. 

HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF THE WINNING CHARITY IF I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND A MEETING?

You will receive an e-mail from Hops for Humanity following each meeting or can check our social media.

HOW IS THE DONATION PRESENTED TO THE WINNING CHARITY?

The presenter of the winning charity should be prepared to be a part of the process for presenting the donation and the big check! Our goal is to present the donation to the chosen charity within one month of our event. 

CAN I BRING A GUEST TO AN EVENT?

Yes, we welcome guests to all of our events. However, guests are still required to make a donation of $100 to be able to get drink tickets, nominate, and vote on a charity.