About Seattle Low-Cost Fundraisers

Applies To: Washington

Low-cost fundraisers are defined by Washington as certain types of events with the sole purpose of generating small contributions. Low-cost fundraisers are reported with the event date, description of the event, and will disclose the lump-sum amount from participants who paid $50 or less. 

What are qualifying events?

There are certain events that will qualify as a low-cost fundraiser. 

  • Retail sales of goods or services at a reasonable approximation of their fair market value
  • Gambling operations that are conducted in compliance with the state gambling laws
  • Food and beverage events where the admission price and or the cost for the food and beverages shall not exceed $25
  • Entertainment events where the admission price does not exceed $25

What are disqualification events?

There are certain events that do not qualify as a low-cost fundraiser. 

  • Goods or services that are being sold at over the market value
  • Food, beverage or entertainment events that have an admission price exceeding $25
  • Any auction, donation, or similar sale where the item exceeds more than $50
  • Any event with no stated admission prices or if a donations are accepted is displayed

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