Legal & compliance
Transparency, privacy, and your rights.
This page sets out our 501(c)(3) disclosure, privacy notice, and terms of use. It is provided for general information and is not legal advice.
501(c)(3) disclosure
GROW International Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). The Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-3799462.
The Foundation's assets are irrevocably dedicated to the purposes set forth in its Articles of Incorporation. No part of the net earnings of the Foundation inures to the benefit of any director, officer, or private individual. Upon dissolution, remaining assets will be distributed to another organization qualified under section 501(c)(3).
Determination status: Federal tax-exempt recognition is confirmed by an IRS determination letter. Contributions are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law once that recognition is in effect. Donors should retain their acknowledgment and consult a tax advisor. Update this paragraph to reflect your current IRS status before publishing.
Privacy notice
We respect your privacy. This notice explains what we collect and how we use it.
Information we collect
We collect the information you choose to give us through our contact and donation forms — such as your name, email address, and message — and, for gifts made through our payment processors, the transaction details those processors share with us. We do not collect or store your full payment card details; these are handled by our processors.
How we use it
We use your information to respond to inquiries, process and acknowledge donations, provide receipts, and, where you have asked us to, keep you informed about our work. We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing
We share information only with service providers that help us operate (for example, our website host and payment processors), and where required by law.
Your choices
You may ask us to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to stop contacting you, by writing to us at the address below.
Terms of use
By using this website you agree to use it lawfully and not to disrupt its operation or misuse its content. The content on this site is provided for general information about the Foundation and its work. While we aim to keep it accurate and current, we make no warranties about completeness or fitness for a particular purpose.
This site does not provide financial, tax, investment, or legal advice. Nothing here should be relied upon as such; please consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation. Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement.
Donation policy
Donations to GROW International Foundation are voluntary and, unless otherwise agreed in writing, are non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, contact us promptly and we will review the request in good faith. We acknowledge donations in writing; no goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions unless expressly stated.
Contact for legal & privacy matters
GROW International Foundation
P.O. Box 9163, San Rafael, CA 94912
EIN 39-3799462
Last updated: replace with publication date. This page is a template and not a substitute for advice from your attorney.