Frequently Asked Questions

How and when do I register my event?

To request your Community Fundraising Event Registration Form, please call 216-983-2200. Help us help you! Please register your event at least 8 weeks prior to your event. If you are hosting a recurring, annual event, you will need to submit a new event registration form each year.

How do I know if my event has been approved? Who is my UH staff partner at UH?

Submitted Fundraising Event Registration Forms are reviewed by UH's Strategic Community Initiatives team; most registrations are approved within two weeks. Upon approval, a team member will be assigned to support your efforts. Your UH staff partner will send you a copy of the approved form as well as additional resources.

For questions, call 216-983-2200. If you have hosted an event in the past, your staff partner will likely be the same person.

What events will not be approved?

We reserve the right to deny registration for a fundraising activity that does not complement the mission and values of University Hospitals or its related entities. UH cannot sponsor or endorse fundraising events or products.

Can I use the hospital's name and logo?

After your event is approved, you will be given access to the appropriate logos and our logo use guidelines. All material with the UH name and logo must be reviewed by hospital staff prior to printing/publishing.

Can someone from UH help me plan and run my event?

Your UH staff partner can provide guidance, best practices and various resources to support your fundraising efforts; however, you and your committee will be responsible for planning and managing the event.

Can I use the University Hospitals 501(c)(3) federal tax exemption number?

UH is not considered the host of community fundraising events; therefore, we are unable to provide our federal tax ID for use by our community partners. Upon request, we can provide proof of UH's tax-exempt status directly to a business, if required, for making a gift to your event.

Can University Hospitals issue tax receipts to my donors?

Individuals and/or businesses that make checks payable to University Hospitals will receive a thank you letter and tax receipt from the hospital. UH cannot provide acknowledgment letters for gifts of cash, credit or checks made payable to a third-party.

Can I volunteer at the hospital?

Volunteers are an integral part of the UH family and are needed at all of our hospitals. A UH volunteer can contribute in many different capacities, but all volunteers are required to complete our application process and training program. For more information, please contact our Volunteer Services department at 216-844-1504.

When and where do I send my event proceeds?

All event proceeds must be submitted to UH within 60 days following your event. Checks should be made payable to the University Hospitals entity identified on your Fundraising Event Registration Form. You can submit donations prior to your event, but be sure to take into consideration any expenses you may need to pay as UH cannot provide reimbursement in any form.

Mail proceeds to:
ATTN: (your UH staff partner)
University Hospitals
Institutional Relations and Development
11100 Euclid Ave.
MCCO 5062
Cleveland, OH 44106

To give your donation in-person, please contact your UH staff partner to make arrangements.