Question 1

Is my donation tax deductible?

Accepted Answer

Yes BGV is a 501(c) and all donations made to us are tax-deductible.

Question 2

Where will BGV use the donations?

Accepted Answer

BGV will use this money to accelerate 100,000 marginalized founders and their businesses. We believe in a wold where all ideas have a chance to succeed!

Question 3

Are you accepting applications?

Accepted Answer

Applications will be open for the different programs during their open application period. Stay tuned via social for announcements of application open dates.

Question 4

I can’t donate financially, but how else can I support BGV?

Accepted Answer

We do accept volunteers for different programs, you can provide non-monetary services or resources for founders (i.e. pro-Bono legal services, etc.). To speak with a member of the team to set this up, email us at contact@blackgirlventures.org

Question 5

How can I receive my donation receipt?

Accepted Answer

You will get an email from Donorbox to the email you donated with, but if you have any problems or cannot find it, please contact us at accounting@blackgirlventures.org.

Question 6

My company matches my gifts to 501(c)(3) organizations. Is Black Girl Ventures eligible to receive this type of match?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Donorbox does accept company matching, follow the prompts to add your company's information when making your donation.

Question 7

Is it safe and secure for me to donate online to Black Girl Ventures through Donorbox?

Accepted Answer

Donorbox is 100% safe to use. They do not store any card or bank data. Credit card info is encrypted, tokenized, and safely stored with Stripe. Donorbox is also secured by SSL/TLS and is PCI compliant.

Question 8

How can I contact BGV?

Accepted Answer

contact@blackgirlventures.org

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