Something wrong with a donation? Email office@leshem.org.il with the date and amount, and our team will help. Refunds are reviewed individually; no refund is automatic.
01Overview
We want every donor to give with confidence. This policy explains what to do if something goes wrong with a donation, such as a duplicate charge or an incorrect amount, and how to ask about a refund.
02Donation Errors
If you notice a duplicate transaction, a wrong amount, or another payment mistake, please tell us as soon as possible:
- Write to office@leshem.org.il and describe what happened.
- Include the date, amount, and whether you gave from Israel or through PEF Israel Endowment Funds in the United States.
- For US donations made through PEF Israel, you may also need to contact PEF directly, as they process those donations.
03Refund Eligibility
[Draft: refund eligibility criteria to be set and approved by LeShem]
04How to Request a Refund
Step 1: Contact LeShem
Email office@leshem.org.il with the subject "Donation help" and a short description of the issue.
Step 2: Share transaction details
We'll ask for the date, amount, donation pathway, and reference number. Never send full card numbers or security codes.
Step 3: Receive a response
Our team reviews your request and replies. [Draft: verified response procedure]
For your security, please never send full payment-card numbers, security codes, or bank passwords by email.
05Processing and Timing
Processing time: [Draft: verified processing time]
Payment-provider conditions: [Draft: conditions set by the payment provider for each pathway, including PEF Israel Endowment Funds]
06Recurring Donation Cancellations
The LeShem website does not currently offer recurring donations. If you set up a regular gift directly with our team, contact office@leshem.org.il to change or stop it.
07Tax Receipts and Corrections
When a donation is refunded or corrected, any receipt issued for it may need to be cancelled or reissued. [Draft: verified receipt-correction procedure for each pathway]
08Contact Information
For any question about a donation, contact Mrs. Sarah Eidel, Resource Development, at office@leshem.org.il.
Need Help With a Donation?
Tell us what happened and our Resource Development team will get back to you.
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