Giving Gives

Persuasions to donate to a charitable cause can easily tug at your heartstrings. In most cases, your generous donations will be used for great causes, however, there are exceptions.   Giving Center , an IRS registered 501 © (3) nonprofit organization, would like to remind donors that it is important to take the time to learn more about the charity you will be donating to,   its programs or missions , and how your contributions will be used. California accounts for nearly one-eighth of all registered charities in the United States. Currently, there are more than 90,000 charities registered in the golden state, making it an important sector of the economy. Some nonprofit organizations receive grants from the government, but more than 80% of the money received by charities comes from individual donors. In California, the term “charity” is applied to tax-exempt, nonprofit public benefit corporations. These organizations have been granted federal and state tax exemptions, has regis...

The California coastline goes on for miles. Such a distance means there are a lot of boats in this beautiful state. All along California, there are thousands of boats sitting in Harbors and marinas not being used. From Lake Tahoe in the north to Lake Elsinore in the south, there  are many popular boating lakes in the golden state.  If you found yourself to be like one of the many California boat owners who are looking for a way to get rid of your boat, a  California Boat donation  may be right for you. Charitable boat donations  are a great way to give back to the community, but the process is not as simple as some may think. With planning, research, and the advice of a trusted tax professional, you can be on your way to making a meaningful impact on the community. The rewards can be two-fold. The  tax deduction  you can receive, in most situations, is more than what you would get for it than by selling outright. Make sure you do your homework whe...

To  donate a car in California,  you first begin by submitting an online car donation form or by calling the charity directly. If you would like to claim the car donation as a  tax deduction , make sure to check that the charity is an  IRS recognized nonprofit organization , like  Giving Center . The process of getting your tax receipt for a charitable donation may vary by the charity. Some charities will email you the receipt while others often have the tow truck hand over the receipt at the time of pick up. Remember, this is just an initial receipt witch will enable you to claim a  tax deduction  of up to $500. Check-in with the charity to find out their procedures for providing you with this receipt when you submit your vehicle donation form. In California, the license plates will remain with the vehicle, so do not remove them before your pickup. File a Release of Liability with the  California Department of Motor Vehicles . This document will ...

Donating to charity is a great way to get rid of things that you no longer want or need when you’re moving. And if you donate through the   With Causes  charitable network’s  California furniture donation project  , you can be sure that they will pick up your furniture donation, you don’t even have to leave your home to  make an impact . The Benefits of Donating Furniture As for the environment, Americans added  9.7 million tons of furniture to landfills in 2015 alone . If you’re interested in keeping your furniture out of the landfills, there’s hope! Since donating furniture is a form of recycling, knowing where to donate your furniture is a great option. Want more to feel good about? You’re also helping someone make their house a home and the sale of your furniture can even help others overcome larger obstacles than home décor. What’s not to love? Read the With Causes  mission statement   for more on how your donation helps those in need ...