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To Fund A Good Cause Start Your Own Foundation

04.06.16

Make A Difference

What can you do to make the world a better place? One of the best things you can do is create a charitable foundation to contribute to a cause that’s near and dear to you.

4f5f62591a349e14700007cf-1331651163 Establishing a foundation is no longer an activity confined to the wealthy. By definition, a foundation is simply a philanthropic organization that contributes financially to designated causes. Anyone – regardless of income – can set up a foundation, according to the National Heritage Foundation. In fact, the organization’s mission is to help individuals and corporations do just that.

Established in 1968, the National Heritage Foundation provides the tools and support needed to set up foundations for charitable, educational, scientific or religious activities. It takes care of all of the administrative tasks involved in running a foundation, including receiving all donations, making disbursements, sending charitable receipts for donations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. It also can help with marketing and fundraising strategies.Read More

Donate A Car To Your Charity

03.25.16

A Unique Way To Give To Those In Need

Making charitable contributions is a wonderful way to help out your fellow man, but it is also a good way to get some tax breaks. One really good method is to donate a car to charity. However, there are some things you will need to do in order to donate a car to charity and claim the donation on your tax returns.

First of all, make sure the organization is qualified. You can do this by logging onto the IRS website to check for qualified charitable organizations. If the organization you donate a vehicle to is not qualified then you will not be able to claim the deduction. So you will want to check this out before you make your donation if making the deduction is important to you.

car-donation Another question you will need answered before you donate your vehicle to charity is what will become of the vehicle? Will it be sold to make money for the charity or will the charity use it for transportation? Also, the car might be given to someone poor who needs transportation. Regardless of what the car will be used for, you have a right to ask the question and decide if you believe it is a charitable cause. If not, then you can look for another charitable institution that will use the vehicle in a means you approve of.Read More

Charity FAQ’S: Finding And Donating To The Right Charity

03.10.16

There are several ways to donate to charitable organizations. One of these is through monthly giving. Through monthly donations, you can help a certain charitable organization reduce their administrative expenses and give them stable funding throughout the year. Furthermore, there is no fixed amount to be donated; you can donate as little as $5 and you can also cancel your payments at any time. Many employers offer monthly payroll deductions for this type of giving.

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* How can I compare charities?

You can compare charities through their respective ratings on different work categories. These ratings are made by various reputable independent organizations that look into different charities and their activities. You can use the ratings they have made to evaluate which charity is worth helping. Furthermore, the ratings are classified according to work category, which makes it easier for you to compare charities of various kinds through their rating classifications.Read More