I understand that there are no refunds on the registration fee.
It is my responsibility to know if my organization is eligible to participate in the campaign.
Applicant must hold a current tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. This includes: traditional agencies that have current 501(c)(3) status; a recognized government entity requesting funds for public charitable purposes; K-12 public schools; community colleges or universities; or churches/faith-based organizations for projects benefitting the community at large (e.g. food pantry, after school programming, etc).
Applicant must use TPG funds within and for the benefit of the residents and communities of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle.
Not eligible: parochial, tuition-based private schools.
If you have eligibility questions, please contact Kimberly Anderson with Amarillo Area Foundation at 806.376.4521.
Participation Requirements
To participate in The Panhandle Gives, each organization must comply with the following:
Provide services in the Texas Panhandle counties of Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, or Wheeler.
Must be a traditional 501(c)(3) in good standing with the IRS and meet eligibility requirements to receive a grant from the Amarillo Area Foundation.
Understand that only one program per 501(c)(3) may participate in The Panhandle Gives.
Notify the Amarillo Area Foundation immediately if your nonprofit status changes before or during the campaign. Eligibility will be verified at registration and again before funds are distributed.
Your organization may not donate to itself during The Panhandle Gives. Internal transfers, including committed matching funds, are not eligible unless processed through the campaign platform.
Understand that all gifts eligible for amplification dollars must be received during campaign dates and processed through the Amarillo Area Foundation.
Individual fundraisers may not offer incentives (time, product, or consideration) in exchange for donations made through The Panhandle Gives.
Agree to receive electronic communications from Amarillo Area Foundation.
Agree to publicize your partnership with The Panhandle Gives in appropriate media. The Panhandle Gives grants a revocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use its logo for promotional purposes. Social media posts should appropriately use #ThePanhandleGives and #GivingTuesday.
Understand that the Advisory Committee may remove your profile from the website upon failure to comply with this agreement.
New participants (defined as the individual, not the organization) are required to attend training. Returning participants are responsible for adhering to rules and staying informed of updates.
Each organization may designate only one contact person. Personnel changes must be reported, and new contacts must complete training if required.
The Panhandle Gives is intended to allow individuals to donate voluntarily. It is not intended to facilitate previously solicited funds (e.g., contract services or public funding).
Donations may not be used to support political campaigns, purchase raffle tickets, provide donor benefits, or cover personal expenses of directors, officers, employees, or their relatives.
Registration
Nonprofits wishing to participate in The Panhandle Gives 2026 must register by July 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm (CST).
All participating nonprofits must submit a nonrefundable registration fee at the time of registration in order to participate in The Panhandle Gives 2026. (AAF Community Fund Holders may opt to have $100 debited from their fund during the August AAF Board Meeting.)
Registration fees cover administrative costs. Failure to pay the registration fee will result in forfeiture of participation.
What Amarillo Area Foundation Provides
The Amarillo Area Foundation agrees to provide:
Training: Required for new participants. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of participation.
Toolkit & Social Media Support: Resources to support campaign promotion.
Donation Platform: A secure website allowing donors to view information and make gifts through the Foundation.
Branding Materials: Official toolkits and promotional materials.
Promotion & Media Support: Community-wide marketing driving traffic to www.thepanhandlegives.org during the campaign.
Amplification Funds
Only dollars processed through the Amarillo Area Foundation are eligible for amplification funds. Public funds will not be processed for this promotion.
The Amarillo Area Foundation reserves the right to disqualify gifts that do not align with campaign guidelines.
Amplification funds will be awarded to participating nonprofits in good standing with the IRS that raise $250.00 or more.
Amplification funds are calculated after total campaign revenue is determined and are based on the percentage of total funds designated to each nonprofit.
Participating organizations may earn up to 10% of the Amplification Fund.
Privacy & Right to Exclude
The Panhandle Gives will not share or sell donor information. Individual campaign performance data will only be shared with the registered contact person.
The Amarillo Area Foundation reserves the right to exclude organizations that do not accept these terms.
The Amarillo Area Foundation reserves the right to exclude organizations whose actions fall outside the spirit and purpose of the campaign.
Donor Communication
Participating organizations are responsible for clearly communicating proper giving methods to donors.
Gifts of $500 or less should be made online.
Gifts exceeding $500 may be made online or offline through a participating bank.