Frequently asked questions.
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Online registration is now closed.
As of Friday, June 21, all vendors should have:
- Entered guest names into the registration system
- Sent full payment to confirm participation
Although registration has closed, we have extended the deadline for accepting donations for both the silent auction and grab bag experiences, which take place at the Charity Classic gala held on Tuesday, July 30.
Donations will be accepted via the auction donation form through Friday, June 28. Items submitted after that date are not guaranteed to be included in the silent auction or grab bag experience.
Participation or sponsorship changes: email charityclassic@bestbuy.com.
All payments were due by Friday, June 21.
Accepted forms of payment:
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express)
- MDF
- Check
- Wire/ACH
Please make checks payable to the Best Buy Foundation and send to the address below ASAP. Please also include a copy of the confirmation email received after submitting your registration.
Best Buy Foundation – Corporate Campus
Attn: Aryanna Mulroy, B5
7601 Penn Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
If you are paying by ACH/wire, here are the instructions to follow.
- The Best Buy Foundation’s Tax ID # is 41-1784382.
- Download a W9 from the Best Buy Foundation by clicking here.
- The Fair Market Values of all Charity Classic events are listed below. Note that any tax deductions will be subject to your organization’s specific policies.
Fair Market Value
Products, gifts, meals, and player fees for golf:
- Charity Classic golf at Minnesota Valley on Monday or Tuesday is valued at $525 per participant.
- Partners Championship golf at Rush Creek on Tuesday is valued at $375 per participant.
- Partners Championship golf at Legends on Wednesday is valued at $375 per participant.
Products, gifts, meals, and fees for the Pickleball Open:
- Participation in the Pickleball Open on Tuesday is valued at $275 per participant.
Products, gifts, meals, and fees for the Fishing Derby:
- Either Tuesday or Wednesday at the Fishing Derby in a 6-person pontoon is valued at $765 per participant.
- Either Tuesday or Wednesday at the Fishing Derby in a 3-person boat is valued at $790 per participant.
Gala Dinner:
- Participation in the Gala dinner is valued at $300 per participant.
More information on this year’s auction can be found on the Auction page. This is also where you will submit auction and grab bag donations.
All levels of play are welcome at our inaugural Pickleball Open! There will be a short skills session and rules explanation for all players, prior to play starting. Pickleball is a highly social sport. It’s a wonderful way of getting people together. The fact that the sport doesn’t take itself too seriously gives it a uniquely welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Vendors will register as a team of four and can choose to hold a spot or two for their Best Buy partners.
each game. The other two are welcome to grab refreshments, cheer your team on, or check out the
other competition.
Champion? We can’t! Awards will be presented after tournament play is complete at 3 p.m. including, of
course, a podium presentation with a medal!
Registration for the Charity Classic run/walk at Donaldson Park will be managed separately by the Best Buy employee group called the Run & Walk FIN (Focused Inclusion Network). This will be a separate website from where you register for a golf foursome/fishing boat/pickleball team/gala table. All participants will be expected to sign up individually for the Charity Classic run/walk. To sign up, click here.