FRS Rider Appreciation Raffle

FRS Transportation Raffle Official Rules & Disclosure Statement

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FRS Transportation, Inc. (“FRS”), a private nonprofit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is conducting a charitable raffle under Ohio law to raise funds in support of its mission of providing safe and reliable transportation services to the community.

Raffle Prize: One (1) pre-owned passenger van, 2020 Ford Transit Connect, (awarded “as-is, where-is,” with no guarantees, warranties, or representations, either expressed or implied, regarding its condition or fitness for use).

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Eligibility:

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

• Tickets may only be purchased by residents of the State of Ohio.

• Employees and members of the Board of Directors of FRS, and members of their immediate households, are not eligible to participate.

 

Ticket Information:

• Tickets are $10 each.

• Each ticket purchased constitutes one entry into the raffle drawing.

• All sales are final. No refunds.

 

Drawing Date & Location:
The raffle drawing will be held on 12/5/2025 at 1 pm at FRS Transportation main office in Hillsboro, Ohio. The winner does not need to be present to win. The drawing will be conducted by random selection.

 

Winner Notification:
The winner’s name will be announced publicly and posted on FRS Transportation’s website. The winner will also be contacted directly using the information provided at the time of ticket purchase. The winner must claim the prize within [30] days of notification. If the winner does not claim the prize within this period, FRS reserves the right to select an alternate winner or otherwise dispose of the prize.

 

Prize Conditions:

• The winner is solely responsible for all costs associated with accepting and using the prize, including but not limited to registration, title transfer, licensing, taxes, and insurance.

• FRS Transportation will provide the title of ownership upon prize acceptance.

• The prize may not be substituted, assigned, or transferred, except at the sole discretion of FRS Transportation.

 

Tax Information:

• The purchase of raffle tickets is not tax-deductible as a charitable donation.

• The winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes associated with the prize. If required by law, the winner must provide a completed IRS Form W-9 before receiving the prize.

• If the value of the van exceeds IRS reporting thresholds, FRS Transportation will issue Form W-2G in accordance with federal tax regulations.

 

Use of Proceeds:
All raffle proceeds will be used exclusively to support the charitable programs and services of FRS Transportation, Inc. in accordance with Section 2915 of the Ohio Revised Code governing charitable gaming.

 

Compliance:
This raffle is being conducted in compliance with the laws of the State of Ohio. Void where prohibited. By purchasing a raffle ticket, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of FRS Transportation, which shall be final in all matters related to the raffle.