Frequently Asked Questions
Doing something good just got easier – Philanthropic Vacations is a simple way for you to help your favorite charitable organization every time you book a Cruise or Escorted Tour. When Philanthropic Vacations makes the arrangements you’ll find excellent service, a vast array of options, very competitive pricing, and one more opportunity to support the charity that matters most in your life.
You work hard for your money, so take a vacation where you can have fun and do good – at no extra cost. When you book with Philanthropic Vacations will donate 5% of Cruise & Tour commissions to your chosen charity! Plus, share the idea with others and we will arrange to increase the donation up to 20% of Cruise & Tour commissions. We even provide digital assets for you to spread the word on social media and other channels. You won’t find this opportunity anywhere else, it’s perfect for everyone who wants an awesome experience while also doing something great!
Philanthropic Vacations will help you make the world a better place when booking your next vacation. When choosing to book your Escorted Tour or Cruise with Philanthropic Vacations we will donate a portion of the supplier’s commission to your favorite charity, and there is no additional cost to you!
When you fill out your client intake form you will have an opportunity to tell us the charity or cause you would like to support. We will add your selection to your profile, and then every eligible trip you book with Philanthropic Vacations will result in a donation. We will occasionally update you about donation amounts disbursed to your chosen charity or about the program.
The great thing is that any 501(c)(3) organization can be chosen as well, so browse away before making a decision!
Charity Navigator http://www.charitynavigator.org/
Evaluates charities in the United States.
GuideStar http://www2.guidestar.org/
Gathers and publicizes information about nonprofit organizations. FREE – REQUIRES REGISTRATION
Philanthropic Vacations is very excited to offer you a new way of giving back! You can change your charity at any time by sign in to your client portal and change your charity at any time by selecting “Change Your Charity”. You can also let us know over the phone at any point before, during, or after your booking process.
You can choose from over one million eligible 501(c)(3) public charitable organizations.
If your selected charity does not register to participate, becomes ineligible, or requests to be removed from the program, you will have a chance to select a different charity to receive the donations that have not yet been disbursed. If you do not select a different charity, the accrued donations will be distributed to other organizations receiving donations.
Go to PhilanthropicVacations.com to learn how to register your organization to receive donations.
Philanthropic Vacations will donate up to 20% of profits from your qualifying cruise and tour bookings made with us. Qualifying Cruise and Tour bookings include those that have a commissionable fare greater than $2000, and excluding non-commissionable fare, taxes, or service charges. From time to time, we may offer special, limited-time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more trips or services or provide additional donations to charitable organizations. Special terms and restrictions may apply. Please see the relevant promotion for complete details.
Donations are made by the Philanthropic Vacations and are not tax-deductible by you.