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FAQs

Q: Where does my money go when I donate?

A: We understand why this question is important – trust and transparency are the foundation of our relationship with supporters. When you donate to No Gray Areas, your money directly funds our programs and the girls we serve. The largest portion of donations goes into program expenses: this means things like scholarships for our students, educational materials (books, laptops, tutoring supplies), sports equipment for our clinics, venue rentals for safe program spaces, and community event supplies (for example, toys for our holiday drive or food for workshop participants). Your support helps us create those academic, social, and athletic opportunities that are at the core of our mission.

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We are proud to operate efficiently – our team is small and many members are volunteers, which keeps administrative costs low. We do have basic operational expenses (like maintaining our website, outreach materials, and minimal staff stipends to coordinate programs), but we strive to keep those costs to 20% or less of our budget, so that roughly 80¢ of every $1 goes straight to programming. For example, if you give $100, you can imagine that $80 of it might sponsor a girl’s college tour trip or buy new jerseys for the girls’ basketball team, while $20 helps us pay for the platform that enabled that virtual mentoring session or gas for the van that drives students to events.

 

We also maintain full transparency about our finances. No Gray Areas is a registered non-profit and files annual reports. If you’re curious, we can provide breakdowns of our spending. We want you to feel confident and proud of your contribution. In our blog and newsletters, we frequently highlight what donor dollars have accomplished – like the number of scholarships awarded or the success of a recent community event – so you can see the impact of your generosity. Simply put, your money goes where it’s needed most: to empower young women and give them the opportunities they deserve. There are no gray areas about it – your support changes lives, and we are deeply grateful for every single donation.

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(Have more questions?) Contact Us directly via email info@nograyareas.org. We’re always happy to answer any questions and provide further information. Your interest means you care, and nothing means more to us than having caring people on this journey. Thank you!