What is the Hoehn Motors Luxury Car Raffle benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego?

The Hoehn Motors Luxury Car Raffle is a fundraiser to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. All raffle proceeds benefit San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. The raffle aims to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House in its continuing effort to provide a “home away from home” to thousands of families with a child in the hospital. In addition to supporting the Ronald McDonald House, the raffle offers participants an opportunity to win great prizes, including the top prize – winner’s choice of one of three luxury vehicles plus $20,000, or $80,000 cash.

Who benefits from this raffle?

The prize winners, as well as the San Diego Ronald McDonald House and all of the families we serve.

When is the final deadline?

Public ticket sales end at 11:59PM PST on Friday, December 6, 2024. Ticket orders must be received at that time. Tickets may sell out before final deadline.

Who can buy a raffle ticket?

The raffle is open to any individual who is 18 years of age or older and in the state of California at the time of ticket purchase. RMHC-SD employees, members of the Board of Trustees, authorized agents and employees thereof, consultants, attorneys, independent accountant firm, and their spouses and children living in the same household are excluded from participating and are not eligible to win a prize. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. The raffle is void where prohibited or restricted by law. An affidavit of eligibility may be required of prize winners.

Do I have to be a California resident in order to participate in the raffle?

No, but you must be physically located in the state of California at time of ticket purchase.

How much does a raffle ticket cost?

A single ticket costs $100, three tickets for $250, five tickets for $400, and 10 tickets for $500.

Are raffle tickets tax-deductible?

No. The IRS does not allow raffle tickets to be a tax-deductible contribution.

What are the odds of winning?

The odds of winning any prize – including the Grand Prize – are based on the number of tickets sold. If fewer tickets are sold, the chances of winning the Grand Prize improve. If the maximum number of tickets is sold, the odds of winning the Grand Prize are 1 in 9,500 for any single ticket.

How many raffle tickets will be sold?

Only 9,500 tickets will be sold.

How many raffle tickets can I buy?

You may buy as many tickets as you like, subject to availability.

How many raffle tickets must I buy to be eligible for the Multi-Ticket Drawing?

Two or more tickets in same transaction.

How do I purchase raffle tickets?

You may secure your raffle tickets through call, text, fax or deliver an order form to our San Diego Ronald McDonald House. Learn more.

Do you accept applications by email or sell tickets on the internet?

No. Pursuant to California statutory regulations and to section 320.5 of the Penal Code, charitable raffle tickets may not be sold, redeemed or exchanged on the internet.

I have not received my email confirmation receipt – what can I do?

Please call 888-824-9939 or email carraffle@rmhcsd.org to confirm your ticket order. You may be asked to provide an alternate email address.

Will I receive my confirmation via mail?

If you provided an email at time of ticket purchase, you will receive your receipt via email only.

Are raffle prizes considered income?

Yes. In addition, RMHC-SD will withhold required state and federal taxes for all prizes over $1,500, in accordance with federal law. For cash prizes, RMHC-SD will remit the balance of the prize total to the winner.

Will the drawing be audited?

Yes, an independent accounting agency will audit tickets and the Grand Prize and Multi-Ticket Drawings.

When will the prize drawings be held?

The winners are scheduled to be announced on Thursday, December 12, 2024, subject to change.

Do I have to be present to win?

No.

How do I find out if I won?

Prize winners will be contacted according to the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase. In addition to a list of winners posted on this website, a list of winners may be obtained from the Ronald McDonald House by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Hoehn Motors Luxury Car Raffle, 2929 Children’s Way, San Diego, CA 92123 within 30 days of the drawing date.

How will the winners be notified?

The list of winners will be published on this website on Thursday, December 12, 2024. A complimentary email will be sent to all ticket purchasers to inform participants of the raffle drawings results.

Winners will be notified by phone, email, or mail – in that order – based on the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase.

How do I redeem my prize?

In order to collect his or her prize, a ticket winner from any drawing may be required to sign and deliver to RMHC-SD: (a) a sworn affidavit of eligibility in accordance with these Rules and applicable law, including, without limitation, that he or she is at least 18 years old; (b) such written information as is required by any applicable tax and/or real estate laws, including, without limitation, his or her Social Security Number; and (c) proof of identity in forms satisfactory to RMHC-SD showing that the person claiming the prize is the same person who is named on the winning raffle ticket. The official ticket stub is not required to claim a prize and is not a substitute for proof of identification. Winners of prizes valued at $600 or more may be required to submit a W-2G, Form 5754 or similar tax form for tax reporting and/or withholding purposes.

Is the Hoehn Motors Luxury Car Raffle legal?

Yes, it is. In the summer of 2001, the California Legislature amended the state constitution to allow eligible non-profit organizations to conduct raffles as a means of raising funds. Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, Inc. is registered with the California Attorney General’s Office to conduct this charitable raffle. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Are there legal rules and regulations?

Yes. They may be viewed here.

How do I get more information on Ronald McDonald House?

Please visit www.rmhcsd.org or call 858-467-4750.

How can I make a tax-deductible contribution to Ronald McDonald House?

Please visit www.rmhcsd.org or call the Development Department at 858-467-4750.

Still have questions about the raffle that aren’t answered here?

Please review raffle rules or call 888-824-9939.