• Find a Local Program
    • Atlantic County
    • Bergen County
    • Burlington County
    • Camden County
    • Cape May County
    • Cumberland County
    • Essex County
    • Gloucester County
    • Hudson County
    • Hunterdon County
    • Mercer County
    • Middlesex County
    • Monmouth County
    • Morris County
    • Ocean County
    • Passaic County
    • Salem County
    • Somerset County
    • Sussex County
    • Union County
    • Warren County
  • Volunteer
    • Event Volunteers
    • Professionals
    • Coaches
    • Committees
    • Protective Behaviors Training
    • Heads Up Concussion Training
    • Young Athletes Coach Training
  • Donate
    • Ways to Give
Special Olympics New Jersey
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
      • Eligibility
    • History
    • Impact
      • Stories
    • Financials
    • Strategic Plan
    • Leadership
      • Staff
      • Board of Trustees
    • Careers
    • Press Room
    • Blog
    • General Resources
    • Donor Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
  • Sports
    • Select a Sport
      • Alpine Skiing
        • Registration
      • Basketball
        • Registration
      • Bocce
        • Registration
      • Bowling
        • Registration
      • Cross-Country Skiing
        • Registration
      • Cycling
        • Registration
      • Equestrian
        • Registration
      • Figure Skating
        • Registration
      • Flag Football
        • Registration
      • Floor Hockey
        • Registration
      • Golf
        • Registration
      • Gymnastics
        • Registration
      • Powerlifting
        • Registration
      • Snowboarding
        • Registration
        • Resources
      • Snowshoeing
        • Registration
      • Soccer
        • Registration
        • Resources
      • Softball
        • Registration
      • Speed Skating
        • Registration
      • Swimming
        • Registration
      • Tennis
        • Registration
      • Athletics (Track and Field)
        • Registration
      • Triathlon
        • Registration
      • Volleyball
        • Registration
        • Resources
    • School-Based Sports
      • Physical Education
      • PreK to 8th Grade
      • High School
        • Club Sports
        • Interscholastic Unified Sports
          • Registration
      • College Sports
    • Young Athletes
      • Register for Young Athletes
      • Family Resources
    • Unified Sports®
    • Sports Complex
    • Competitions
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Summer
    • Coaches
      • Become a Coach
        • Coaching Requirements
      • Coach Education
        • Certification
        • Continuing Education
        • Courses
          • Coaching Special Olympics Athletes
            • Key Code Request Form
          • Principles of Coaching
          • Coaching Unified Sports
      • Coaching Resources
      • Coach of the Season
    • Camp Shriver
  • More Than Sports
    • Athlete Leadership
    • Health
      • Healthy Athletes
        • Fit Feet
        • FUNfitness
        • Healthy Hearing
        • Health Promotion
        • MedFest
          • Mobile Health Vehicle
        • Opening Eyes
        • Special Smiles
      • Healthy Communities
        • Concussion Education
          • Baseline Assessments
        • Wellness Programs
        • Fitness Partnerships
        • Participation Forms
    • Families
    • Unified Champion Schools
      • Unified Sports®
      • Youth Leadership
      • Whole School Engagement
      • School Opportunities
      • Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Participation Requirements
    • Become an Athlete
    • Ways to Give
      • Donate
      • Fundraising for Special Olympics
      • Legacy Gifts
      • Stocks and Securities
    • Attend an Event
    • Become a Corporate Partner
    • Include Your School
    • Share Your Story
    • Email Sign-Up
  • Partners
    • Become a Corporate Partner
    • Law Enforcement Torch Run
      • The Legacy
      • Special Events
        • Annual Torch Run
        • Polar Bear Plunges
        • Local Fundraisers
      • Aetna Foundation
      • AmeriHealth
      • Atlantic City Electric
      • BD
      • Delta Dental of New Jersey
      • Edison Energy
      • Identifor
      • Jersey Shore Running Club
      • New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
      • New Jersey Golf Foundation and PGA
      • New Jersey Knights of Columbus
      • New York Football Giants
      • Players Development Academy
      • Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey – Young Insurance Professionals
      • Prudential
      • PSEG Foundation
      • RWJBarnabas Health
      • ShopRite
      • TD Bank and the TD Charitable Foundation
      • United Airlines
      • Wawa
  • Events
  • Find a Local Program
    • Atlantic County
    • Bergen County
    • Burlington County
    • Camden County
    • Cape May County
    • Cumberland County
    • Essex County
    • Gloucester County
    • Hudson County
    • Hunterdon County
    • Mercer County
    • Middlesex County
    • Monmouth County
    • Morris County
    • Ocean County
    • Passaic County
    • Salem County
    • Somerset County
    • Sussex County
    • Union County
    • Warren County
  • Volunteer
    • Event Volunteers
    • Professionals
    • Coaches
    • Committees
    • Protective Behaviors Training
    • Heads Up Concussion Training
    • Young Athletes Coach Training
  • Donate
    • Ways to Give
  • Mobile Search Button

Path – 1 – FAQ

January 28, 2021February 5, 2025 Posted by ejh
What is Classy?

We use a website called Classy for registering and taking donations for our fundraising events.

How do I set up my personal fundraising page?

Here's a video on how to Register for an event:  YouTube

Then view our Personalize Your Page section to learn more about what to do once you've registered!

What do I do if I’m having a problem with my personal fundraising page?

We’re here to help! Refer to the contact email on the event site and send us a note. Be sure to include the best way for us to reach you – and we’ll circle back with you lickity split.

What is the deadline for accepting donations?

Each event has a specific date(s) or date range when donations are accepted.

What do I do with checks?

For in-person events, checks can be brought to the event and turned in at the Registration table. But if you cannot make it to an event, or if the event is virtual, then checks can be sent to

Special Olympics New Jersey
1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Be sure to let us know if the check is for a particular event and/or a particular individual or team.

All checks can be made payable to “Special Olympics New Jersey”.

Will I get a receipt for my donation?

Yes. When you make your donation online, you will see a confirmation page and receive an email confirmation, either may be used as an official receipt (sometimes you may have to check your Junk folder to retrieve the receipt). If you mail in your contribution, we will send you a confirmation letter by mail within a few weeks.

Are donations to my page tax deductible?

Special Olympics New Jersey, Inc. is recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Most donations are 100% tax-deductible. Our Federal Tax ID number or Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7448729.

Please be sure to check with your tax advisor about new regulations in the 2020 CARES ACT for contributions made to charities.

How are donations used?

Every contribution makes an important difference. A significant portion of our revenue comes from a broad base of donors, $10 and $20 dollars at a time.

When you donate to Special Olympics New Jersey through this event, you'll contribute to the equipment, attire, and health supplies that can help transform an athlete's life. Examples of program expenses include equipment, uniforms, facility fees, background screening costs, official’s fees and more.  Athletes and families are able to participate in practices, organized competitions, and health screenings at no charge.  All this is in an effort for the athletes to "find their own voice" and become the best person that they can.

We work hard to maximize the impact of your gift. For every $1 raised on behalf of our athletes, 82 cents goes directly to program costs. Programs are free to the athletes and their families, so donations are critical to our program.

Because of our high standards, Special Olympics New Jersey has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

Can I donate to Special Olympics through my Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?

Yes! A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. Your financial advisor, or fund manager, can help you get started recommending a grant to Special Olympics New Jersey. Your fund manager handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.

Will you accept a matching gift from my company?

You can double or triple your support of Special Olympics New Jersey athletes through your company’s matching gift program. Reach out to your personnel office to ask if they match charitable donations and obtain a matching gift form.

About

  • Mission
    • Eligibility
  • History
  • Impact
    • Stories
  • Financials
  • Strategic Plan
  • Leadership
    • Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Athlete Leadership Council
  • Careers
  • Press Room
    • Press Kit
  • Blog
  • General Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Donor Privacy Policy

Become an Athlete

Become an Athlete

Become a Special Olympics Athlete

Donate

Donate

Support New Jersey Athletes

Sign-Up for Email Updates

Stay connected with Special Olympics New Jersey.  Register to receive inspiring stories and photos, as well as information on past and upcoming events.

Sign-Up Today

Sign-up for email updates and learn about competitions, volunteer opportunities, events, and more.

Sign-Up
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Find a Local Program
  • Home
  • About
  • Sports
  • More Than Sports
  • Get Involved
  • Partners
  • Events

Contact Us

Special Olympics New Jersey
1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 896-8000
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Flickr
  • YouTube
"GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
Back to Top

© Copyright 2025 Special Olympics New Jersey | Privacy Policy