Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2025 Can-Am Defender Limited Sweepstakes?

The sweepstakes is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Fargo Air Museum 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.

Who is responsible for running this sweepstakes?

The nonprofit Fargo Air Museum, EIN 450451637 is responsible for running this sweepstakes.

Who receives the money from my donation to enter?

100% of every donation/entry payment is paid to the nonprofit. The nonprofit pays the credit card processing fees and the TapKat platform fee of 10% of the donation amount.

What is the Grand Prize?

The Grand Prize is a 2025 Can-Am Defender Limited. The sweepstakes winner will win a 2025 Can-Am Defender Limited or $10,000 cash. In order for the 2025 Can-Am Defender Limited or the $10,000 prize to be awarded, a minimum of $65,000 in donations must be raised. In the event less than $65,000 is raised Fargo Air Museum 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 2025 Can-Am Defender Limited or the $10,000 cash option prize to be awarded, a minimum of $65,000 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 2025 Can-Am Defender Limited or the $10,000 prize to be awarded, a minimum of $65,000 in donations must be raised. In the event less than $65,000 is raised Fargo Air Museum 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/fargo-air-museum/NkXjQ5 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: Fargo Air Museum, Attn: Sweeptakes Entries, 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102; (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: Fargo Air Museum, Attn: Sweeptakes Entries, 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.

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 contests for this sweepstakes?
  • $200 Free Tickets March Giveaway - Mark Amundson
  • $200 Free Tickets March Giveaway - Robert Reed
  • $200 Free Tickets March Giveaway - KATHERINE MCINTYRE
  • $500 Free Ticket Giveaway March - Robert Reed
  • April Flash Giveaway: Viking Create BBQ Set - Kip Frye
  • May Flash Giveaway: Solo Stove Bonfire - Darcy Savig
  • July Flash Giveaway: Ooni Pizza Oven - James Wilson
  • June Flash Giveaway: YETI Roadie Cooler - Robert Reed
  • Summer's End $200 Giveaway - Patrick Schneider
  • August VIP Text Club: $500 in Free Entries - Tony Paar
  • Summer's End $200 Giveaway - Vanessa Kummer
  • Summer's End $200 Giveaway - Robert Reed
  • Fargo Final Countdown: $1,000 in Bonus Entries - Keith Hohlbein
  • Fargo Final Countdown: $1,000 in Bonus Entries - Paul Brodin
  • November Flash Giveaway: XBox Series S & Flight Simulator - John Cordell
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 1): Stanley Cup - Roger Kubeck
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 5): 2024 Kindle - Jerry Hatle
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 6): $100 in Free Entries - Kristine Helland
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 8):  Shari’s Berries Jolly Gingerbread - Dan Venske
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 10): Polar Express Train Yankee Candle - Ashli Lanctot
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 11): Polar Express Train Yankee Candle - John OLeary
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 12): $100 in Free Entries - Harold Scheffert
  • Labor Day $500 in Free Entries - Patrick Schneider
  • Labor Day $500 in Free Entries - Marc Okuley
  • Labor Day $500 in Free Entries - Andrea Roman
  • Labor Day $500 in Free Entries - Loren Johnson
  • August Flash Giveaway: Cornhole Set - Bill Hyde
  • NFL Tailgating Kickoff: $500 in Bonus Entries - Doug Jones
  • NFL Tailgating Kickoff: $500 in Bonus Entries - Joan Zimmer
  • NFL Tailgating Kickoff: $500 in Bonus Entries - Earl Griffith
  • September Flash Giveaway: Blackstone Omnivore Griddle - Joseph Nelson
  • Fall Festival/Halloween $500 in Free Entries Giveaway - Robert Chambers
  • Fall Festival/Halloween $500 in Free Entries Giveaway - brian roach
  • Fall Festival/Halloween $500 in Free Entries Giveaway - Jarrod Lindemann
  • October Flash Giveaway: Milwaukee Electric Tool Set - John Holler
  • Veterans Day $200 in Free Entries Giveaway - Matthew Davis
  • Veterans Day $200 in Free Entries Giveaway - Chance Honey
  • Black Friday Blowout $750 Ticket Giveaway - Three Days, Three Winners - Chad Veer
  • Black Friday Blowout $750 Ticket Giveaway - Three Days, Three Winners - Dave Carlson
  • Black Friday Blowout $750 Ticket Giveaway - Three Days, Three Winners - Robert Nelson
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 2): $100 Amazon Shopping Spree - Gregory Riddick
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 3): $100 in Free Entries - Hal Propp
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 4): Boarderie Charcuterie - Richard Cochran
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 7): Buffalo Bills 8-Pc Jerky Sampler - Davis Groneberg
  • 12 Days of Giving (Day 9): $100 in Free Entries - Blake Setness
When does the sweepstakes end?

The sweepstakes ends at 11:59pm CST on December 31, 2025.

When will the winning entry be drawn?

The winning entry will be drawn at Fargo Air Museum 1609 19th Avenue North at approximately 2:00pm CST on January 8, 2026.

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 2:00pm CST on January 8, 2026 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?

Fargo Air Museum 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 Fargo Air Museum. 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 in order to be awarded the prize.

Who benefits from this fundraising sweepstakes?

The prize winner as well as Fargo Air Museum.

Where can I learn more about Fargo Air Museum?
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 Fargo Air Museum: communication@fargoairmuseum.org