Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does the Landfall Foundation give any money to Landfall organizations?
A. No. The Foundation only makes donations to Wilmington charitable groups in the areas of the Arts, Education, and Health & Welfare.

Q. Who can attend a Foundation event?
A. Anyone. Since the Foundation raises money for Wilmington charities, none of its events are closed.

Q. How does the Foundation raise money?
A. Historically, almost completely through Landfall property owners and primarily through the annual Gala. The Foundation is working hard to expand this effort by adding new events and needs your support.

Q. What types of charities?
A. The specific lists can be found in the drop down menu above marked "Press Releases & Grant Recipients", but general areas of interest are shelters, crisis intervention and prevention, health care for elderly and underprivileged, community outreach, child advocacy, child victimization, child resources, educational programs at all levels, and local performing companies in dance, theater and music.

Q. How much has been given?
A. Last year $136,307 was distributed between 41 projects. Overall, almost $1,800,000 has been awarded since 1996.

Q. How much of my donation reaches Wilmington charities?
A. Almost all. Since the Landfall Foundation is run by volunteers, less than 4% of all donations collected is allocated for expenses.

Q. How is my donation used?
A. All proceeds from any Landfall Foundation event, after expenses, are distributed. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Q. How does the tax deduction work?
A. Since your event ticket or entry fee into a Landfall Foundation hosted event represents a contribution, it is tax-deductible. The only time the entire amount is not deductible is when the ticket holder receives/consumes a tangible item like food. For example, if food costs are $25 per person for a party, $75 of a $100 ticket price is tax-deductible. In other words, the party costs you $25 per person and the rest is a tax-deductible donation to the Foundation.