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I have some used clothes I’m getting rid of, and I’m thinking charities get so many new clothes donated that they would have no use for used clothes, would this be right? I’m trying to decide if I should throw them out or bother to donate them somewhere.

In the past I drove a big rig. I hauled things for the Salvation Army. One load I had was going to Mexico. It was full of used clothes going to be used to make mops in Mexico. The Salvation Army sold the clothes for just a few pennies per pound. Best thing is to find someone that wears the same size and give the clothes to them.

I know they are there for very worthy causes and I do like to contribute but sometimes I think "sheesh, can’t I buy a carton of milk without being hassled"? I think the store management is putting unfair pressure on their customers. What do you think?

Other than Girl Scout cookies, I never give to organizations that are soliciting donations outside the grocery store. You never know if they’re legitimate…especially if it’s for some church group or other organization you’ve never heard of. I don’t care how many posters and fliers you have…I have no way of knowing that the money I donate won’t go straight into your pocket!

In this case (not being familiar with the organization) I find it works really well to start asking the person who’s collecting the money all kinds of questions about the charity. How much of each dollar goes to the charity? Where are you based out of? etc.

I’m going to donate money to a charity, and I’m looking for one that is really in need of a donation. please give me a website(: All answers are appreciated!

Look around your community. Look for local organizations that will use your generous donation to really help people, and not pay wages and benefits. Or buy food with your money and donate it to the food pantry or a soup kitchen. Buy blankets and give them to the homeless or buy new toothbrushes and hair brushes and donate them to the local domestic abuse shelter. The need is great; the opportunities are endless

Is it like you buy something for $25 and the organization in charge says you are actually buying from them products for $125 which they donate on your behalf and you end up spending $25 but obtain tax deductions for $125.
Is it how it actually works?
and if so, how and who gets those organizations authorized to make those arbitrary prices … or maybe prices are not that arbitrary, or there is something else I’m missing.

How are charity donations used for tax deductions. can you explain, please. Thank you.
well, there is nothing written on the receipt that says you have made a donation? how to prove it if an auditor comes? …and ovewrall, my question was from the point of view of a charity organization – they offer tax deductions to businesses – how they do this. what is the mechanism, how is the ‘math’ done?

Sounds like this is a cash contribution, and if that’s the case, then what your ACTUAL cash contributed to a legal charitable organization – 501(c)(3).

For example, if you contributed $100 to a charitable organization, then you’d be able to deduct $100.

By the way, from a tax standpoint, charitable contribution requires the use of itemized deduction, instead of normal standard deduction. So, the overall itemized deductions should only be used if it is higher than the amount of the standard deduction.

Sometimes your donation contain values of goods and services, these items you cannot deduct.

For example, if you contributed the same $100 as above, but $50 was for two tickets of an event. In this case you can only deduct $50 instead of $100.

As always, keep receipts of everything, as well as letters those charitable organizations send to you.

Wondering if i need an apprasial done to irs.If i make several donations to different charaties trying to stay under $5000 for each donation.If my total charitable donations are more than $5000 would i need an appraisal?

It depends on what you are donating. If you are donating household goods (like furniture), the threshold is $500, not $5000.

I know the Red Cross fails to offer more than 10% of what they take in to those in need.

non of them do. all the have to give is a fraction of what they take in thats why almost every single one are crooks

Wondering what are the most popular charities that people around the UK enjoy supporting. Looking specifically for national charities which have a local prescence or local influences across the UK. Does not matter what the charity supports.

Shelter..(homeless)..Barnardos..(children)..salvation army…rspca.

Just curious what people think.

Here is a site that lists most on the left side of page for each charity you look up is the ratio.
Me I wouldn’t give to anyone who had 15% or more. Many who fall in that range.

Does anybody know what charities in the Philadelphia area accept furniture donations? I’m looking for a charity that would be able to pick up the furniture. Tax-deductible is a plus, as is a charity that would be able to pick up the furniture w/ relatively short notice.

Thanks so much to anybody w/ info!

Salvation Army, but also call nearby women’s shelters, homeless shelters and soup kitchens.

like buy a condom for people w/ aids?
and all that?

I think their sponsors donate money for that.