What is a donation agreement? A donation agreement is a legally binding document outlining the terms and conditions under which one party (the donor) agrees to donate something of value to another party (the recipient).
Key Takeaways. The IRS allows you to claim a deduction for donations you make to qualified organizations, including school district programs that are not operated for profit and are solely supported by state and local governments.
Donations to volunteer fire companies are deductible as charitable contributions on the donor's federal income tax return, but only if made for exclusively public purposes. Similarly, contributions to certain war veterans organizations are deductible.
Charitable contributions to governmental units are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code if made for a public purpose. An entity that is not a political subdivision but that performs an essential government function may not be subject to federal income tax, pursuant to Code section 115(1).
For property worth more than $5,000, you generally must have it appraised by a qualified appraiser, file Form 8283 with your federal tax return and have your appraiser sign the form. If you're claiming a charitable deduction of more than $500,000, you must attach the appraisal report to your return in most instances.
See Internal Revenue Code §§170(c)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(v). In the U.S., governmental units are not (and cannot be) 501(c)(3) public charities. Public charities must be separately organized and operated.
Goods are donated materials or assets (usually physical items) that your nonprofit can benefit from. Common examples of goods nonprofits may receive include: Canned goods for a soup kitchen. Clothing for homeless shelter residents.
Definition of contracts of donation A contract of donation refers to a contract whereby the donator pres- ents gratis its property to the donee, and the donee expresses its intention to accept the donation.
Charitable contributions to governmental units are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code if made for a public purpose. An entity that is not a political subdivision but that performs an essential government function may not be subject to federal income tax, pursuant to Code section 115(1).