RP ENTERPRIZE1 is a for-profit vendor business operated by Richard Patterson III (the founder). Builders of People Initiative is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 41-2768430). They are legally separate entities. When schools, churches, or nonprofits purchase materials through RP ENTERPRIZE1, those are standard vendor transactions—not donations to the nonprofit. The materials sold through this vendor portal were created by the founder and are available for institutional purchase to support organizations implementing character development programs.

Institutional pricing includes vendor coordination services that retail platforms don't provide: invoice/PO processing, multi-site drop shipping, split shipments, tax-exempt handling, grant-compliant documentation, W-9 provision, and dedicated support for board approval processes. You're paying for institutional fulfillment support, not just books or apparel. We understand nonprofit and school purchasing requirements because we work with these organizations daily.

Yes. We coordinate multi-site drop shipping regularly. For example, if your district orders 300 books, we can ship 100 to Building A, 120 to Building B, and 80 to Building C—all on one invoice. Just specify quantities and addresses in your bulk request.

Yes. We accept POs from schools, districts, and established organizations. We'll provide a W-9 and any vendor registration documentation your procurement department requires. Payment is required before shipment.

Submit your tax-exempt certificate (501(c)(3) letter or state exemption form) when requesting your quote or invoice. We'll process the order without sales tax and provide documentation for your records.

Yes. All invoices are itemized with clear line items (e.g., "Educational Materials - Character Development Curriculum"). Receipts include date, vendor information (EIN available upon request), and shipping tracking for audit requirements.

After payment or PO confirmation: 7-10 business days for fulfillment and shipping. Rush orders can be accommodated—contact us directly. Allow 2-3 business days for quote generation.

Payment is required before shipment. We'll send you an invoice or quote, and once payment is processed, we'll fulfill and ship your order within 7-10 business days. We understand institutional purchasing requires board approval and procurement processes—we'll hold your quote for 30 days while you navigate those steps. Payment can be made by check, card, ACH, or wire transfer.

Yes. The 30-piece minimum can be any combination of shirts and hoodies. For example: 20 t-shirts + 10 hoodies = 30 pieces total. You can also mix sizes (youth and adult) and colors within the same order.

No. We only offer pre-designed "Kindness is Cool" merchandise. We do not provide custom logo printing, design uploads, or personalized branding on apparel. All t-shirts and hoodies feature our established "Kindness is Cool" design only.

No problem. We'll hold your quote for 30 days while you navigate your approval process. Just let us know your board meeting schedule and we'll coordinate accordingly. We understand institutional purchasing timelines and work within your approval workflows.

Yes. Many organizations order 1-5 sample copies first to review content before purchasing for an entire school or program. Use the online store for small orders or request a sample invoice.

Damaged shipments are handled case-by-case with full replacement at no cost. Report damage within 7 days of delivery with photos. Fulfillment errors (wrong titles, quantities) are corrected immediately at our expense.