Legal
Donation & Refund Policy
How donations to Big Blue Handball Founcation are received, acknowledged, used, and (when necessary) refunded.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
1. Nonprofit status
Big Blue Handball Founcation is a nonprofit organization based in New York. We operate as a 501(c)(3) (status pending verification). EIN: [pending]. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by U.S. law.
2. Donor receipts
Online donations receive an automatic email acknowledgment containing the donation amount, date, and our nonprofit information for tax purposes. No goods or services are provided in exchange for a donation unless explicitly stated.
3. Use of funds
Donations support youth and community programming — clinics, school partnerships, festival activations, equipment access, court restoration, and mentorship. Unless a donor specifies a restricted purpose accepted by the Foundation in writing, donations are unrestricted and may be applied wherever they have the greatest impact.
4. Separation from commercial league activity
Big Blue Handball Founcation is the nonprofit arm. Commercial activity associated with Handball House, Handball Network, MegaWall, and Handball TV is operated separately. Nonprofit donations are not commingled with commercial league revenue and are not used to fund commercial operations.
5. Sponsorship vs. donation
Corporate sponsorship that includes brand benefits (logo placement, on-court activation, content rights) is contracted separately and may not be fully tax-deductible. Pure philanthropic gifts from companies are treated as donations under this policy. If you are unsure which category applies to your gift, contact us before sending funds.
6. Refunds
Donations are generally non-refundable once processed. We will, however, refund in good faith when:
- The donation was duplicated due to a processing error.
- The amount charged differs from the amount the donor authorized.
- The donation was unauthorized (e.g., fraud on a card the donor owns).
Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of the transaction via our contact page and will be reviewed promptly. Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method.
7. Recurring donations
You can cancel a recurring donation at any time by contacting us. Cancellation stops future charges; previously processed gifts are governed by the refund rules above.
8. Privacy of donor information
Donor information is handled under our Privacy Policy. We do not sell donor information.
9. Contact
Questions about a donation, receipt, or refund? Reach us through our contact page.