FAQ.
For donors
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Every gift is a contribution to a 501(c)(3) public charity, and your receipt comes from them.
Where does my money go?
Only to the project you chose, paid directly to that project's vendors against an approved budget. Every payment is listed on the project's public ledger.
Can I give any amount?
Yes.
What if the project can't proceed?
Our partner applies your gift to a similar project and lets you know. We never hold balances for donors and never ask you to pick again.
Do I get anything for giving?
No. No rewards, no perks, no plaques. This is a gift.
Can I fund a project from my own camp?
Yes, if the gift is open to everyone and your gift isn't offsetting dues you owe or paying for anything only your camp uses. You'll confirm that at checkout.
Will my name appear on the playa?
No. Nothing on playa carries a donor's name or logo. You can choose to be listed on the project page online.
For camps & artists
Does it cost anything?
A single fee comes out of what's raised, shown at checkout; donors can choose to cover it. Nothing up front, ever.
Who can list a project?
Placed camps, registered art projects, mutant vehicles, and civic services whose gift meets the Open Gift Standard. If your gift is open to anyone who walks up, you're probably eligible.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes to draft. We review within 10 business days and tell you exactly what to change if something doesn't qualify.
What if I'm not fully funded?
Projects aren't all-or-nothing. When you're approved we set a minimum that lets the gift go ahead; once you reach it, we start paying vendors. Below it, gifts are held or applied to a similar project.
What are my responsibilities?
Three updates (approved, building, delivered), a receipt or quote for every payment, and photos after the burn showing the gift was open. Tell us if your leadership changes.
Who owns what we buy?
Small things bought for a project belong to the project. Big things (over $2,500) stay in service of the gift; if the project ends, they go to another gift or come back to the sponsor at fair value. Nobody keeps a donor-funded sound system for their living room.
What can I fund?
Art, workshops, health and safety, free services, kids' programs, accessibility, spiritual spaces. Not alcohol, tickets, dues, or anything only your camp uses. Full list: what qualifies.