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1. Overview

This raffle is conducted by The Susan Ann Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Grafton, Ohio. EIN: 41-4055682.

The raffle is intended to be conducted in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2915, including ORC Section 2915.092, and all applicable state and federal laws.

The Susan Ann Foundation may conduct charitable raffles to raise funds for medical research, treatment, health-related programs, community impact initiatives, and long-term foundation operations.

2. Eligibility

Participants must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a ticket. The raffle is intended for eligible Ohio residents. Void where prohibited by law.

• Participants must provide accurate buyer information at checkout.
• Participants may be required to verify age, identity, residency, or eligibility before a prize is awarded.
• Employees, board members, officers, and immediate family members of The Susan Ann Foundation are not eligible to participate.
• The Foundation may refuse, cancel, or void entries that are incomplete, fraudulent, ineligible, or otherwise non-compliant.

3. Entries & Ticketing

All raffle entries will be assigned a unique identifying ticket number after checkout and payment confirmation.

• All entries must be submitted through the approved checkout or entry process.
• Each ticket will be assigned a unique identifying number.
• Ticket purchasers will receive an electronic receipt containing their assigned ticket number(s).
• A corresponding physical ticket stub bearing the same identifying number will be generated for each eligible ticket purchase.
• Physical ticket stubs will be maintained by The Susan Ann Foundation and deposited into the official raffle drawing receptacle.
• Physical tickets are not required to be mailed to participants.
• Each ticket or receipt will include information required by applicable Ohio law, including the name and address of the organization, the date of the drawing or condition triggering the drawing, the ticket price, and a unique identifying number.
• Entries are not complete until payment and required buyer information are successfully submitted.
• Entry payments may be non-refundable unless required by law or otherwise stated in final rules.
• All ticket proceeds will be deposited into a dedicated raffle checking account used exclusively for the applicable raffle.

4. Drawing Process

Each eligible ticket purchase will be assigned a unique identifying ticket number. A corresponding physical ticket stub bearing the same identifying number will be generated and deposited into a dedicated raffle drawing receptacle maintained by The Susan Ann Foundation.

The winning ticket will be selected during a live drawing from the physical ticket stubs contained within the official raffle drawing receptacle. The physical ticket stubs shall constitute the official entries used for winner selection.

The drawing is expected to take place at 225 N. Lake St., South Amherst, Ohio, unless the Foundation posts a different final drawing location in a raffle-specific notice.

• The Foundation may verify the winner’s eligibility before awarding any prize.
• The winner will be notified by email using the contact information submitted during entry.
• The winner may be publicly announced on the Foundation website and social media pages, including Instagram and Facebook.
• If a selected winner is ineligible, unreachable, refuses the prize, fails to complete required documents, fails to accept title within thirty (30) days, or otherwise fails to comply with the rules, the prize may be forfeited.
• If a prize is forfeited, a new drawing may be conducted within ten (10) business days after verification of forfeiture, non-acceptance, or disqualification.
• The Foundation reserves the right to postpone a drawing when necessary for compliance, weather, technical, operational, or legal reasons.

5. Prize Terms

The current featured raffle includes one residential property located in the Village of South Amherst, Ohio, with an independently appraised fair market value of approximately $500,000.

The property will be transferred to the verified winner in accordance with applicable law and the official rules of the raffle.

• No cash equivalent will be substituted for the property prize unless the official rules provide otherwise.
• The prize is awarded according to the official rules, title documents, and any required winner acceptance documents.
• The winner may be required to sign affidavits, releases, tax forms, residency documents, acceptance documents, or other paperwork before the prize is awarded.
• Property photos, descriptions, estimated values, and website summaries are provided in good faith, but final prize terms are controlled by the official rules and legal transfer documents.

6. Taxes & Winner Responsibilities

The winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, fees, closing costs, transfer costs, ownership costs, and other expenses associated with accepting, transferring, owning, or later selling the prize.

• The Foundation may issue tax reporting documents when required.
• The winner may need to provide valid government-issued identification, a valid taxpayer identification number, and complete required tax forms before the prize is transferred.
• Failure to provide required documentation may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
• The winner may be responsible for closing costs, title costs, transfer costs, recording fees, insurance, utilities, maintenance, property taxes, sale-related costs, and other ownership-related costs unless the official rules state otherwise.
• The winner should consult a qualified tax professional, legal advisor, and real estate advisor before accepting, transferring, owning, or selling any large prize, including real estate.
• The Foundation does not provide tax, legal, financial, or real estate advice.

7. Zeffy Checkout Notice

The Susan Ann Foundation may use Zeffy to process raffle payments and buyer information. Zeffy helps keep fundraising free for nonprofits by asking buyers for an optional contribution to support its platform.

Any optional Zeffy contribution is separate from the raffle ticket purchase and is intended to support Zeffy’s platform. Participants should review the checkout summary before confirming payment.

8. Records & Compliance

The Susan Ann Foundation maintains required raffle records, including gross receipts, expenses, prize winner documentation, net profit distributions, ticket records, drawing records, and related documents.

• Records are maintained for a minimum of three years in accordance with applicable Ohio raffle recordkeeping requirements, including ORC Section 2915.10.
• Physical ticket stubs will be secured in a raffle-specific receptacle and maintained as the official drawing entries until the drawing is completed.
• Records are maintained at the Foundation’s principal place of business in Grafton, Ohio, or another approved recordkeeping location.
• All proceeds are intended to be held in a dedicated raffle account and distributed by check, electronic transfer, or other approved traceable method.
• Participants may be contacted if additional information is required to verify eligibility or complete prize fulfillment.

9. Questions

Questions about this raffle, eligibility, rules, checkout, or prize terms may be sent to The Susan Ann Foundation.

Email: raffle@thesusanannfoundation.org