Posted on May 27, 2016
Can a donation to an individual unit's Family Readiness Group be legally considered a charitable donation?
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Let's say you make a donation to a specific unit's FRG. Can you classify that legally as charitable donations?
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I think you will find the IRS says no
https://www.irs.gov/uac/eight-tips-for-deducting-charitable-contributions
https://www.irs.gov/uac/eight-tips-for-deducting-charitable-contributions
Eight Tips for Deducting Charitable Contributions
Charitable contributions made to qualified organizations may help lower your tax bill. The IRS has put together the following eight tips to help ensure your contributions pay off on your tax return.
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Unless they are registered as a charitable organization (cant remember the exact coding), then no it is not a legal donation for tax purposes. But your donation does help go towards more burgers and hot dogs at a unit function.
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Only if the FRG is a registered 501(c)3. Back at LV any donations made had to go to the BN and the BN and CSM would divide the donation through all the companies.
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Thanks to everyone for the feedback. So is there no easy way to donate to a specific unit (even a large one like a Division) and have it be charitable?
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