Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Taylor Swift - Weekend in Vancouver - December 7, 2024 Sweepstakes?

The sweepstakes is a fundraiser for the nonprofit AYSO Region 76 P.O. Box 1761 , Beverly Hills, CA 90213.

Who is responsible for running this sweepstakes?

The nonprofit AYSO Region 76, EIN 95-6205398 is responsible for running this sweepstakes.

Who receives the money from my donation to enter?

Donation/entry payments (minus transaction fees) are paid directly to the nonprofit.

What is the Grand Prize?

The Grand Prize is a Taylor Swift - Weekend in Vancouver - December 7, 2024. The sweepstakes winner will win a Taylor Swift - Weekend in Vancouver - December 7, 2024 or $5,000 cash. In order for the Taylor Swift - Weekend in Vancouver - December 7, 2024 or the $5,000 prize to be awarded, a minimum of $22,500 in donations must be raised. In the event less than $22,500 is raised AYSO Region 76 will award a cash prize as stated in the Rules.

What is the minimum amount of money that must be raised to award the Grand Prize?

As stated in the Rules under the Prize section, in order for the Taylor Swift - Weekend in Vancouver - December 7, 2024 or the $5,000 cash option prize to be awarded, a minimum of $22,500 in donations must be raised.

What is the Grand Prize if the Minimum to Award Prize is not met?

As stated in the Rules under the Prize section, in order for the Taylor Swift - Weekend in Vancouver - December 7, 2024 or the $5,000 prize to be awarded, a minimum of $22,500 in donations must be raised. In the event less than $22,500 is raised AYSO Region 76 will award a cash prize as stated in the Rules.

What are the rules for this sweepstakes?

The rules for the sweepstakes may be viewed under the Rules section of this website.

Who can buy an entry for this sweepstakes?

The sweepstakes is open to anyone 18 years or older. Citizens and residents of the U.S. and any other country in which sweepstakes are legal may enter this sweepstakes. For more details on eligibility, please see the Rules. All federal, state, local laws and regulations apply.

How do I get entries for the sweepstakes?

Sweepstakes Entries may be obtained in the following manner: (1) ordering online by visiting https://www.tapkat.org/ayso-region-76/dErgek and submitting an online entry form with a donation; (2) by mailing (postage paid) your check or money order for the appropriate entry amount along with your full name, email, phone number and address (all required to enter) to: AYSO Region 76, Attn: Sweeptakes Entries, P.O. Box 1761, Beverly Hills, CA 90213; (3) or by requesting a sweepstakes Entry without a donation by using the method outlined in the Rules.

Can I enter by postal mail?

Entrants who wish to purchase entries to enter the sweepstakes can do so by mailing (postage paid) a check or money order for the appropriate entry amount along with your full name, email, phone number and address (all required to enter) to: AYSO Region 76, Attn: Sweeptakes Entries, P.O. Box 1761, Beverly Hills, CA 90213.

What is the donation amount per entry?

Your donation amount determines the number of entries you will receive. Entry purchase amounts are:

  • (1) $25 for 18 entries

  • (2) $50 for 40 entries

  • (3) $100 for 90 entries

  • (4) $200 for 200 entries

  • (5) $500 for 650 entries

  • (6) $750 for 1150 entries

  • (7) $1,000 for 1750 entries

  • (8) $2,000 for 4000 entries

How many entries can I buy for this sweepstakes?

You may buy as many entries as you like, as often as you like. We appreciate your support!

Who won the flash contest for this sweepstakes?
  • LAFC Field Club Tickets - Jana Baumgarten
When does the sweepstakes end?

The sweepstakes ends at 11:59pm PDT on August 18, 2024.

When will the winning entry be drawn?

The winning entry will be drawn at La Cienega Park Beverly Hills at approximately 5:00pm PDT on August 25, 2024.

How is the winning entry drawn?

The nonprofit draws the sweepstakes winner utilizing a secure, industry-standard random number generator to select the winning entry from the pool of eligible entries.

Do I have to be present at the drawing of the winning entry to win?

No, you do not have to be present when the winning entry is drawn to win.

How will the winner be notified?

The sweepstakes winner will be notified on 5:00pm PDT on August 25, 2024 by phone and/or email based on the contact information provided at the time of entry purchase. We will post the winner's name and the winning entry on this website.

How do I find out who won the grand prize?

Following the Drawing of the Winner, the winning entry, entrant’s name, city and state is automatically published on the home page of this sweepstakes site.

How do I redeem the prize if I'm the winner?

AYSO Region 76 will contact the winner and provide all the details on pickup or delivery of the prize and appropriate paperwork. If the prize winner elects the cash prize, the prize will be delivered by U.S. Mail, wire transfer or other mutually acceptable means.

Are entry purchases tax-deductible?

Your entry purchase is a donation to the nonprofit AYSO Region 76. Check with your accountant to determine if your donation is tax-deductible. We do not warrant that your donation is or is not tax-deductible.

Are sweepstakes prizes considered to be income?

Yes. The prize winner will be required to submit all applicable IRS forms and pay taxes due in order to be awarded the prize.

Who benefits from this fundraising sweepstakes?

The prize winner as well as AYSO Region 76.

Where can I learn more about AYSO Region 76?

Please visit: https://ayso76.org

What is TapKat?

TapKat is an online fundraising platform for U.S. nonprofits. Nonprofits run their sweepstakes fundraisers using tools provided by the TapKat platform.

Do you have a question about the sweepstakes that isn't answered here?

Please visit the Rules section of this website or contact AYSO Region 76: rbaron@ayso76.org