You have the option to make credit card and/or check donations through the giving platform.

Q: I have elected recurring payroll contributions, when will the deductions begin?

A: Your deductions will begin on October 7, 2021 will remain in effect until you cancel it in Workday.

Q: How do I make a one-time check donation?

A: You must access the website at https://www.fogofamilyfund.americascharities.stratuslive.com from the Fogo de Chão network and select “Give Now”. (Please note, if you do not have a Company email address, you will select the “Give Now: Team Members without a Company email address” button.) Please select the check donation online. Shortly thereafter, you will receive a confirmation email summarizing your contribution. Print a copy of the email and return it along with your check to:

America’s Charities

ATTN: Finance / Fogo de Chão
14383 Newbrook Dr.,
Suite 300 PMB # 706,
Chantilly, VA 20151

Please make your check payable to “America’s Charities - Fiscal Agent” and enter “Fogo de Chão ” on the memo line.

Q: How do I make a credit card donation?

A: You may make a one-time credit card donation. You must access the website at https://www.fogofamilyfund.americascharities.stratuslive.com from the Fogo de Chão network, then select “Give Now” and complete the required information. (Please note, if you do not have a Company email address, you will select the “Give Now: Team Members without a Company email address” button.) Your donation will be charged to your credit card and processed immediately (1-2 business days by your credit card provider). In addition, you will be responsible for the credit card processing fee (3.5% of the donation). To cancel a donation made via credit card, please contact the America's Charities Donor Services team.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions regarding donations?

Q: Who may apply for a grant for financial assistance?

A: Fogo de Chao and America’s Charities have established the criteria below to determine employees’ eligibility for assistance from the Fund:

Q: How do I apply for assistance under the Fund?

A: Access the application for financial assistance at www.charities.org/FogoFamilyFund and select the “Apply for Grant” button. You do not need to be on the Fogo de Chao network to complete the application for a grant.

Q: What types of events are covered under the Fund?

A: Qualifying Events are unexpected or unavoidable circumstances outside of a Team Member's control that create a financial hardship for the Team Member and their family. These are usually one-time events that cause a team member to spend their rent, mortgage or utility money on unexpected bills. A Qualifying Event is a Qualified Disaster or Personal Hardship. Qualifying Events must have occurred no more than six months prior to the application date.

Q: What types of expenses are covered under the Fund?

A: If a Team Member has suffered a Qualifying Event, then they may submit an application for a grant from the Fund to assist with Covered Expenses. A non-exhaustive list of bills, costs, payments, and other expenses that are considered Covered Expenses is identified below. The Fund will not grant assistance for Ineligible Expenses. A non-exhaustive list of Ineligible Expenses is identified below. To be considered a Covered Expense, team members must submit Required Documentation.

Fogo de Chão has granted authority to America’s Charities to determine in its sole discretion those expenses determined to be Covered and Ineligible Expenses.

Q: What Documentation is required?

A: Team Members will be required to provide Required Documentation as part of the application for assistance to substantiate and support the application. Required Documentation is dependent on the individual circumstances of each application and is subject to change.

Examples of Required Documentation (non-exhaustive):

Q: Are there limitations on how many applications may be submitted?

A: Yes. No more than one award per Qualified Event category may be granted to any Team Member in a calendar year. (i.e. one for a Qualified Disaster, one for personal hardship. Team Members may only submit one application per Qualifying Event Category during any ninety (90) calendar day period (i.e. employees may submit two applications in any ninety (90) calendar day period. One for a Qualified Disaster, one for a Personal Hardship).
Qualifying Events must have occurred no more than six months prior to the application date. Once an application for a category of a Qualifying Event is denied, an application may be submitted for a different Qualifying Event after 90 days from the date of the previous grant application denial.

Q: How much assistance am I eligible to receive through the Fogo Family Fund?

A: Awards of assistance shall be made on the basis of financial need and the severity and impact of the disaster or other emergency on the applicant and their family. Applications will be considered in light of past applications and disbursements. Priority for grants is given to Team Members who have not received grants previously.

The one-time flat grant size to an applicant for a Qualified Disaster (natural or otherwise) is $1,000. The one-time maximum grant size to an applicant for a Personal Hardship (defined below) is $2,500.The life-time maximum grant size to an applicant for both Personal Hardship and Qualified Disaster grants totals $10,000.

Assistance from the Fund, including all grant applications, is subject to the availability of funds, the extent of each applicant’s need, and the satisfactory completion of the application as determined in America’s Charities sole discretion in accordance with these and other guidelines established by America’s Charities and Fogo de Chão.

Q: Are grants subject to income tax?

A: No, grant awards are not subject to taxation. This is because America’s Charities, a public charity, is providing the grants to eligible Team Members and has sole decision-making authority over those grants. However, Team Members are encouraged to consult a tax professional for final determination regarding taxation.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions about eligibility?

A: Please contact the America’s Charities Fogo Family Fund Support Team with questions. The Support Team may be reached via email at FogoFamilyFund@charities.org.

Q: Must the application be completed online?

A: Yes, all applications must be completed online. Team Members will be provided guidance and directions for submitting the application and any required documentation.

Q: May someone complete an application on my behalf?

A: In the event of a Team Member’s passing, their next of kin may submit an application for assistance.

Q: May I save my application information to be completed at another time?

A: Team Members will be provided with directions for completing each portion of the application and are able to stop and save their application if needed. However, they are encouraged to have all required information prior to beginning the application. The application should take approximately an hour to complete.

Q: What happens if I submit an incomplete application?

A: You will be contacted by a member of the America’s Charities Fogo de Chão Support Team if additional information is needed in order to review your application materials. Requests for additional information will be sent via email. If materials are not received by the specified deadline, America’s Charities will close an application as incomplete.

Q: When will I be notified if my application has been approved? When will payment be issued?

A: Decisions will be made within ten business days upon receipt of a completed application. Decisions will not be made until all application materials have been determined to be complete by America’s Charities. Applications missing core materials will delay the decision and award process so it is critical to respond to requests for additional information in a timely manner. Final decisions will be sent in writing via email.

Q: How will payment be issued?

A: Grants will be provided directly to the eligible applicant via Electronic Funds Transfer or e-check. If the application for assistance is for payment of an outstanding balance to a creditor, America’s Charities will issue payment to the creditor directly. A W-9 for each creditor may be required in order for payment to be issued.

Q: What happens if my application for assistance is denied?

A: An appeal may be submitted for denial of an application within ten business days of receipt of notification of denial. Denials must be submitted via email to FogoFamilyFund@charities.org. Appeals not containing new information will not be considered by America’s Charities.

Q: Is the information submitted shared with my employer?

A: America’s Charities will take every precaution to maintain confidentiality and privacy of applicants, as well as provide a secure and compliant online application process. By submission of an application, the personal information included in this application will be accessed by a limited number of authorized people affiliated with America’s Charities in order to assess the application and to process payments where applicable.
The personal circumstances of an individual’s application will not be shared with your employer. America’s Charities may need to contact Fogo de Chão to verify employment status.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions about the application process?

Q: Where can I find the full Fogo Family Fund policy?

A: The Fogo Family Fund policy is available at: https://www.charities.org/FogoFamilyFund.