Getting Started

All councils wishing to participate in this program will need the following information to get started with the Tootsie Roll program

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Council Chairman Form

This form asserts that the council will be participating in the Tootsie Roll program

Complete the Tootsie Roll Program Chairman Registration
Tootsie Roll Program Manual

This comprehensive manual will help get councils through the program, start to finish.

Tax Exempt Status

Columbus Charities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 51-0179464). The Tootsie Roll program operates under the umbrella of this nonprofit status. Donors may deduct contributions to this program as provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to this program or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code.

Insurance Certificate

Each council must keep a copy of this certificate accessible at each fundraising event.

For further information, please contact Tootsie Roll Chairman Kim Washburn