10/28/11

Why Choose To Donate In Non Profit Organizations

By Concetta Humphrey


It is often rewarding when people give to their fellow men. When you see a child giving up their lunch for the needy down the street, it touches your heart. More and more people have decided to donate non profit organizations for various reasons.

The term foundation is described as an organization that derives its income from either a private individual or the public and was established for the sole purpose of charity. It is not a branch of the government. Thus, their income may not be taxed.

There are two different kinds of foundations. These are community and private. Private foundations get their donations from an individual or a family. Examples of these include Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Ford Foundation. Community foundations derive their funds from the public and from several sectors. These funds are created for the sole purpose of giving out grants to those who need it. Tulsa Community Foundation and New York Community Trust are two examples.

There are several groups that help out in raising funds. There are professional fundraisers whose job is to raise money for a specific group and gets paid for it. There are religious sectors that asks for donations to help others and for the needs of the church. Campaigns often use fund raising for a cause to increase their popularity among the masses. Local radio and television stations derive their income from various charities and pledge drives.

There are different types of fund raising. These can be a year-long commitment or a one-time transaction deal made by most corporate heads. These can be in the form of grants given to eligible individuals that meet certain requirements. This can also be for a specific cause such as AIDS prevention and stopping drug abuse.

People can give to charities by stating in their last will and testament that a portion or all of their estate be given to a specific group. Some can give their money while others have the option to give some of their assets.

Choosing to donate non profit may prove to be beneficial to the donors. Federal income tax of each donor is deducted if they made contributions to charities that are registered with the country's revenue service.




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