Fischer Funds
Frequently Asked Questions


What is a Fischer Fund?
The Fischer Fund program is a cash back reward designed to give back to the community through non-profit organizations.


How does an organization earn cash?
Simply by the members shopping at Fischer Hardware and turning in their receipts to the organizations coordinator.


When does the organization receive the money?
Each year a donation check will be sent on or before December 31.


As an individual what is my contribution?
Simply do your regular shopping here at Fischer Hardware, then submit your cash register receipts to your organizations coordinator. Those receipts now help improve your community.


What receipts can be used?
Fischer Hardware original cash register receipts donated directly to an organization by individuals.


How is the yearly donation computed?
The organizations coordinator submits the collected cash register receipts to Fischer Hardware for validation. Valid Receipts dated between January1 (or the organization registration date) through the last day in December of the current year are used to calculate the donation. The total net value (without taxes, etc) shown on the receipts is used.


When do organizations submit receipts?
Receipts may be submitted throughout the year. Fischer Hardware provides a private online account for enrolled organization's to track receipts submitted and those approved.


What can my organization use the funds for?
Anything -- the organization receives a donation check for cash.


How does the program work?
Organizations may enroll by completing the online form. The organization will be contacted by our fund director, who will assist with implementing the program.


What organizations are eligible?
Nonprofit organizations are local, organizations that have IRS 501 (c) (3) status. Fischer Hardware consider organizations such as choirs, youth groups, athletic teams and PTA/PTO/PTSA’s that are under the umbrella of the participating school or religious organization to be covered by that sponsoring organization’s 501C status. The sponsoring organizaiton must qualified, and then subgroups can enroll and receive their own rewards check.


Do I have to enroll the first year?
No, you may join at anytime.


What is a plan coordinator?
A plan coordinator is a person chosen by your organization to be the contact person. The coordinator works with our friendly staff to keep the account updated and work with special events and sales for your organization.


Are there other benefits?
Absolutely, your organization will receive exclusive offers, advanced sale notice, promotions and coupons. We will also work with your coordinator on special events for everyone. We will save everyone money and your organization still profits.


How does Fischer Hardware Benefit?
Our main goal is to assist the community that has supported us over 50 years. What better way than giving back to the organizations that are enriching local family’s lives?


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