General Questions (10 entries)

• What kind of charity is RetailROI?
  RetailROI is a charitable foundation that acts as a donor-advised fund. This fund sits under the umbrella of the Giving Back Fund a 501(c)(3) organization (Federal Tax ID: 04-3367888).  ...
• What is a donor-advised fund?
  A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving vehicle administered by a third party and created for the purpose of managing charitable donations on behalf of an organization, family, or individual. A ...
• How are the funds distributed?
  The money that comes into RetailROI are pooled together in the fund. The board of advisors and trustees recommend charities that they consider worthy to receive grants. The donor trustees then ...
• Can contributions go to individuals or causes that are not charities?
  No, all grants to the fund will go to only recommended charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) tax status that are focused in our core giving areas of orphans and vulnerable children.
• Are the donor trustees or the board of advisors paid in any way from the fund?
  No, everyone who is a donor trustee or on the board of advisors is a volunteer. We have contributed to the fund and do not receive any compensation. There are nominal ...
• Can appreciated securities be donated to the fund?
  Yes, contact us at 310.649.5222 for more details.
• How are charities selected for grants from RetailROI?
  Thus far, the grants have gone to charities with which members of our board have had personal involvement and/or relationships that were started well before RetailROI was formed. While we ...
• Can Retailers Donate Merchandise?
  Absolutely, and this is a big part of what we are trying to do with RetailROI - help retailers donate overstocked merchandise they would like to get off the books and ...
• Can my charity register for the overstock program?
  Absolutely, you can do so here at this link . You must be a 501c3 charity in good standing to be in our database. The link above will allow you ...
• Do you work with US organizations as well as overseas?
  Yes we do. Although the greatest needs for 400 million vulnerable children are worldwide, there are still many needs right here in the US. We have partnered with and ...