Jerry and I are both retired and living upon planned retirement funds just as every other retired couple does. We'd spend a lot of time on our computers regardless of what our interests are, but because Northcoast Greyhounds is a small business, we are able to deduct their cost from our income taxes. Same with office supplies. And travel to events. And hotels and car rentals. And trips to San Francisco to shop for jewelry! Etc. etc. etc. Part of our home and all our greyt entertainment- paid from our pockets but deductible from income taxes because we love greyhounds. Is that cool, or what??

The unique products we offer earn all the money we are able to contribute. Half of each purchase amount goes out the door as a contribution and the other half pays for the item itself and the silver dogs which embellish them- or items you'll see in the future. Fees for PayPal and credit card charges are also built in to the cost of our stock.

Admittedly, the number of product contributions we make are limited. Considering the personal cost to go find them, the cost of silver greyhounds, and the time it takes to prepare them for sale, giving them away them away before they have the opportunity to earn deductible contributions would be a waste of personal resources. For tax reasons, we need to balance income with contributions and new product purchases.

Refund Raffles have made a positive difference in the amount we're able to contribute to groups since it's basically cash in - cash out to the beneficiary. The cost of the item offered, and all the PayPal and credit card fees are paid for by Northcoast Greyhounds' website sales.

So you see, Northcoast Greyhounds is not your usual vendor,
and we're not a 501(c)3 organization....
...rather, we're a "not-for-profit" enterprise contributing 100% of what we earn. We're actually spending considerable personal funds to raise greyhound funds - all with the payoff of providing purpose to our retirement.... and to our lives. In the process, we have had the most wonderful companions and are making the most wonderful friends... isn't life greyt?!

There you have it- hope it makes sense to you!
Thanks for reading. Now, wouldn't you like to shop???