Charity Giving.

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1 Charity Giving

2 What type of contributions are you making when you donate items of value?

3 In-Kind

4 Depending upon your level of income, you may be able to deduct ____ or _____ of your deductions from your personal income taxes.

5 All / Part

6 Why do MOST people make charitable contributions?

7 It Makes Them Feel Good

8 Should you budget for charitable contributions?

9 Yes

10 What type of organization is a legal entity that provides services without commercial or monetary gain?

11 Non-Profit

12 Who are valued members of the team to accomplish the organization’s mission?

13 Volunteer Workers

14 What are examples of charitable contributions?

15 Volunteering Your Time Making Cash Donations Donating Personal Property

16 What should you do before volunteering at an organization?

17 Visits With The Manager About Their Needs And How You Can Help

18 True/False The best way to check out a charitable organization is to visit the organization's Web site.

19 False

20 True/False A good way to check out a charitable organization is to read the materials mailed out by the organization.

21 False

22 True/False The most reliable way to check out a charitable organization is by checking one of the philanthropy Web sites.

23 True

24 What is the name of a philanthropy Web site to use to check out a charitable organization?

25 GuideStar.Org

26 True/False Avoid responding to telemarketers who call asking for contributions.

27 True

28 True/False Do not make donations in cans or jars sitting next to cash registers.

29 True

30 True/False If you get an asking for money, only send a check or ask if they take credit cards.

31 False

32 True/False Listen or read carefully to understand the organization’s name; it could be a “sound alike” organization instead of the one you want to support.

33 True