National Center for Charitable Statistics

The Nonprofit FAQ: Gambling

Select an FAQ   (3):

How does the IRS treat nonprofits' gambling revenues? (new version available)
Many nonprofits rely on gambling activities to bring in much-needed revenue. IRS publication 3079 covers related taxes and other issues in detail.
Is the cost of a raffle ticket deductible?
Purchasing a 'chance' to win something does not count as a charitable deduction.
Should we conduct a raffle? (new version available)
There are a lot of hoops to jump through.