Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Sweepstakes?

The sweepstakes is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Piston Foundation PO Box 8179, Stamford, CT 06905.

Who is responsible for running this sweepstakes?

The nonprofit Piston Foundation, EIN 85-4373512 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 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0. The sweepstakes winner will win a 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 or $75,000 cash. In order for the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 or the $75,000 prize to be awarded, a minimum of $250,000 in donations must be raised. In the event less than $250,000 is raised Piston Foundation 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 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 or the $75,000 cash option prize to be awarded, a minimum of $250,000 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 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 or the $75,000 prize to be awarded, a minimum of $250,000 in donations must be raised. In the event less than $250,000 is raised Piston Foundation 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/piston-foundation/N9Pan5 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: Piston Foundation, Attn: Sweeptakes Entries, PO Box 8179, Stamford, CT 06905; (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: Piston Foundation, Attn: Sweeptakes Entries, PO Box 8179, Stamford, CT 06905.

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) $350 for 400 entries

  • (6) $500 for 650 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?
  • Yeti Flash Giveaway September - Michael Weston
  • Lego Porsche Giveaway - Richard Freed
  • Lightning $200 in Tickets - Matthew Murray
  • $200 in Free Tickets November - Matthew Webster
  • $200 in Free Tickets November - Jonathan Asch
  • $500 in Free Tickets February Giveaway - Robert Guth
  • $200 in Free Tickets November - Michael Klein
  • $200 in Free Tickets November - Timothy Mcwilliams
  • Tool Box Giveaway December! - Michael Weston
  • $200 in Free Tickets January - Robert Davis
  • Jan-YOU-ary Porsche Cap & Sweatshirt Giveaway - Bob Whitford
  • Jan-YOU-ary Porsche Cap & Sweatshirt Giveaway - Robert Gutzeit
  • Jan-YOU-ary Porsche Cap & Sweatshirt Giveaway - Roberto Sosa
  • Jan-YOU-ary Porsche Cap & Sweatshirt Giveaway - GREG LONG
  • Jan-YOU-ary Porsche Cap & Sweatshirt Giveaway - Michael Blum
  • Brew Watch February Giveaway - DAVID Hatton
  • $200 in Free Tickets March Giveaway - Robert Gutzeit
  • $200 in Free Tickets March Giveaway - Kelly Brothers
  • $500 in Free Tickets February Giveaway - Carolyn Schrock
  • $500 in Free Tickets February Giveaway - Leonard T Whitlock
  • $500 in Free Tickets February Giveaway - Joseph Wolnick
  • Lime Rock Autocross Lapping Day March Giveaway - Greg Mullen
  • $500 in Free Tickets April Giveaway - Michael Santowasso
  • $500 in Free Tickets Giveaway! - Greg Rickes
  • $500 in Free Tickets Giveaway! - Kelly Brothers
  • March/April Giveaway: Porsche Driving Experience - Anthony Navarro
  • May - $500 Ticket Giveaway - Christopher Moone
  • May - $500 Ticket Giveaway - Charles Smith
  • May - $500 Ticket Giveaway - Anthony Navarro
When does the sweepstakes end?

The sweepstakes ends at 11:59pm MDT on May 11, 2025.

When will the winning entry be drawn?

The winning entry will be drawn at Porsche Fairfield, Fairfield, CT at approximately 10:00am MDT on May 17, 2025.

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 10:00am MDT on May 17, 2025 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?

Piston Foundation 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 Piston Foundation. 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 Piston Foundation.

Where can I learn more about Piston Foundation?
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 Piston Foundation: info@pistonfoundation.org