Charity auctions

Legal framework for charity raffles and auctions

Details

  • Lottery vs charity raffle

    Lotteries need a licensed operator; a free raffle per donation is a gray zone — safer as 'every donation = a chance, no minimum'.

  • Auction of items/experiences

    Selling donated lots is charitable activity; formalize lot acceptance and sale acts.

  • Winner's taxes

    Raffle winnings are taxable personal income (PIT + military levy); the fund reports it.

  • Transparency

    Public rules, draw date, recorded drawing — the trust standard for 'chance' mechanics.

The riskiest scheme is 'paid → got a chance at a prize': that's a lottery with real liability. Safe formats: auctions, crowdfunding with goods rewards, 'donation = opportunity' with no stake.