Donation & Refund Policy

Donation Use

Donations support the charitable and educational purposes of the Hinsdale South High School Foundation, including student programs, scholarships, grants, alumni engagement, Foundation operations, and other initiatives that benefit the Hornet community.

Tax-Deductibility

The Hinsdale South High School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The deductible amount may be reduced if goods, services, memberships, event admission, recognition items, pavers, or other benefits are received in exchange for a payment. Donors should retain their receipt and consult a qualified tax advisor.

Receipts

Online donors should receive an electronic confirmation or receipt after completing payment. If you need a duplicate receipt or correction, contact [email protected].

Refund Requests

Donations are generally final. If a payment was made in error, duplicated, entered for the wrong amount, or appears unauthorized, contact the Foundation as soon as possible at [email protected]. Refund requests are reviewed case by case.

Event, Membership, and Recognition Items

Payments connected to events, lifetime membership, pathway pavers, sponsorships, or recognition items may include non-deductible value and may have separate deadlines or fulfillment limits. The Foundation will review questions or corrections in good faith.

Payment Processing Fees

Payment processors may charge transaction fees. Refunded amounts may be reduced by fees that are not returned to the Foundation by the processor.