Nominations for the No Frills Fun Run Beneficiary!
The mission of No Frills Fun Run is to help members of the Elmhurst community who are facing hardships due to a medical condition, injury or death. We provide 100% of the proceeds from our annual event to an individual or family that is in need.
Are you interested in nominating a family or individual for the next No Frills Fun Run? Click below for the Nomination Form. A committee of seven individuals will read all submitted applications and contact you if additional information is needed. Thank you.
Are you interested in nominating a family or individual for the next No Frills Fun Run? Click below for the Nomination Form. A committee of seven individuals will read all submitted applications and contact you if additional information is needed. Thank you.
REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION
Due to strict requirements of our 501(c)(3) status, our bylaws require the conditions below to be met for a nominated family to be considered as a beneficiary.
**Though it is not required and not factored into the selection process, we hope that our beneficiary or a representing member of the family will be able to attend the event.
- the family or individual must be facing a financial hardship due to a medical condition, injury or death in their immediate family.
- the family or individual must reside in Elmhurst, Illinois or attend school in Elmhurst, Illinois
- the nominated family or individual must be willing to meet with the No Frills Nomination Committee prior to selection.
**Though it is not required and not factored into the selection process, we hope that our beneficiary or a representing member of the family will be able to attend the event.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Nominations
1. What qualifies someone for nomination?
- the family or individual must be facing a financial hardship due to a medical condition, injury or death in their immediate family.
- the family or individual must reside in Elmhurst, Illinois or attend school in Elmhurst, Illinois
- the nominated family or individual must be willing to meet with the No Frills Nomination Committee prior to selection.
2. Can I nominate someone who is no longer living?
Yes. If a family or individual is facing hardships due to a death in their immediate family they would qualify as a beneficiary of our organization.
3. Can I nominate myself?
Yes. You can nominate yourself if you meet the eligibility requirements.
4. Can I nominate a family who was already a recipient?
Yes. If a family has a new situation for consideration we encourage you to submit a new nomination. A family may not be a recipient more than one time for the same situation. If a family has been nominated in the past, but has not been selected as a beneficiary of NFFR we encourage you to submit a new nomination.
5. Can I nominate a family who has already been nominated this year by someone else?
Yes! We will review ALL nominations.
6. How does the Nomination Committee make their selection?
The committee will first ensure that the nominated families fulfill the eligibility requirements. The Committee will give careful consideration to the information being provided by the nominator, with the heaviest weighted factor being financial need and the ability of NFFR to make a difference in their situation. The Committee will meet with the family before a final decision is made.
7. Will I be notified if my nominee is selected or not selected as the beneficiary?
After the final selection is made Nominators will be notified if their nominee wasn't selected prior to any public announcement of the chosen beneficiary.
8. How and when is the gift disbursed?
The gift will be disbursed on or before May 31.
9. Is the family or individual taxed on the disbursement?
Any amounts received under $50,000 are typically not taxed. Please consult with your accountant or tax specialist for advice on your specific situation.
- the family or individual must be facing a financial hardship due to a medical condition, injury or death in their immediate family.
- the family or individual must reside in Elmhurst, Illinois or attend school in Elmhurst, Illinois
- the nominated family or individual must be willing to meet with the No Frills Nomination Committee prior to selection.
2. Can I nominate someone who is no longer living?
Yes. If a family or individual is facing hardships due to a death in their immediate family they would qualify as a beneficiary of our organization.
3. Can I nominate myself?
Yes. You can nominate yourself if you meet the eligibility requirements.
4. Can I nominate a family who was already a recipient?
Yes. If a family has a new situation for consideration we encourage you to submit a new nomination. A family may not be a recipient more than one time for the same situation. If a family has been nominated in the past, but has not been selected as a beneficiary of NFFR we encourage you to submit a new nomination.
5. Can I nominate a family who has already been nominated this year by someone else?
Yes! We will review ALL nominations.
6. How does the Nomination Committee make their selection?
The committee will first ensure that the nominated families fulfill the eligibility requirements. The Committee will give careful consideration to the information being provided by the nominator, with the heaviest weighted factor being financial need and the ability of NFFR to make a difference in their situation. The Committee will meet with the family before a final decision is made.
7. Will I be notified if my nominee is selected or not selected as the beneficiary?
After the final selection is made Nominators will be notified if their nominee wasn't selected prior to any public announcement of the chosen beneficiary.
8. How and when is the gift disbursed?
The gift will be disbursed on or before May 31.
9. Is the family or individual taxed on the disbursement?
Any amounts received under $50,000 are typically not taxed. Please consult with your accountant or tax specialist for advice on your specific situation.