We need a donated house or 2 for our M-A-D After Jail/Prison Ministry

EIN: 41-2195871& NV20131662435/NPO 501(c)3

Eligible Organizations and Activities

The following activities are eligible to receive donations of federal property through the State Agencies for Surplus Property (SASP). SASPs are state-run organizations that coordinate the federal program for the donation of federal surplus property to public, tax-supported entities and eligible, private, nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. Details on each category follow:

State and Public Agencies
Nonprofit Educational and Public Health Activities, Including programs for the homeless and impoverished
Nonprofit and Public Programs for the Elderly
Public Airports
Educational Activities of Special Interest to the Armed Services
Special Categories

1. Collect Names Whenever Possible

Every name added to your mailing list is potentially precious, representing someone who can be cultivated into a major, lifetime, or even legacy donor. You're probably doing a lot to collect names already. But could you be missing anyone? Don't forget to collect the names of people who call for advice, pay cash to attend an event or benefit (or come to an event as a guest of someone else), or stop at your open house.

To capture names of non-paying guests at events, hold a small raffle or giveaway, register people for a silent auction, or simply put out a sign-up sheet for people wanting more information.

Any member of your organization's staff who interacts with the public should also be ready with a standard question like, "Can I take your address or email and send you more information about what we do?" Email is often the least threatening for people, who know it's easy to delete if they're not interested.

Respect donor's wishes regarding the use of their names. Putting someone on your mailing list shouldn't be a prelude to drowning them in a stream of requests for money. You need to be ready to also follow up with genuine information, such as a newsletter or encouragement to get involved in your activities. And create a system allowing people to opt out of receiving your mailed or emailed communications.

2. Create Ways to Interact With Potential Donors

Be creative about ways to reach out to people so that they want to give you their names or the names of friends. For example, some theatre troupes will ask for written audience participation -- for example, to vote on the best outcome for the play -- but require both a name and email address in order to vote.

Many advocacy groups ask their website visitors to sign petitions -- and forward them to their friends -- also requiring contact information. Contests are also a way to create action through your website -- for example, a competition to raise the most money through grassroots efforts or to suggest the best name for an animal under your care.

Don't forget to continue cultivating existing donors. It costs a lot less to keep a donor than to find a new one -- for most organizations, around 20% of the amount.

3. Get Names From Board Members, Staff, and Volunteers

Request people to pull out their address books and provide you with names periodically, especially so you capture information from new staff and changed contacts and friends. Or consider an outreach campaign -- for example, ask volunteers to make a pitch at their workplace for more volunteers (especially if they work nearby) or to their friends.

4. Capture a High-End Donor's Interest With an Intriguing Trip or Insider's Benefit

One new major donor will make up for a big shortfall in other donors. If you have a connection to a potential high-end donor (perhaps through LinkedIn or social network contacts), look for a hook, or something your organization can uniquely provide to pique that person's interest.

The classic example is a foreign trip or nature tour, especially popular among environmental organizations. Tailor the trip or tour so that it introduces participants to the work your nonprofit does. Sign up existing donors and then invite new ones. And be sure to get names of people who couldn't come but want to hear about upcoming events.

Charge participants enough to cover the event costs and more -- but don't focus only on immediate profit. Seeing your work up close may impact a participant so much that he or she begins making major gifts, hosts a fundraising reception, gives you names of friends, and so on.

If major trips are beyond your capacities, look for other things you can offer to potential high-end donors -- say, a behind the scenes tour of your prenatal unit or theater set. There's no substitute for showing what you're doing, especially if it's a sneak peek not available to the general public.

5. Provide Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities

Getting volunteer help can offset your need to fundraise, and many volunteers turn into donors. But training and orienting new volunteers can be a full-time job by itself. That's why planning a short-term or temporary volunteer activity can be ideal, like fixing a building or cleaning up a beach. And it attracts people who are too busy to sign up for a longer commitment.

Find new volunteers by:

approaching a local business about having its staff come
posting your event on volunteer or social networking websites (as well as your own website), and
talking to local religious organizations, schools, or community groups.

Be sure to make the day fun, collect the names of every participant and, ideally, reward them with food!

6. Trade Mailing Lists With Another Organization

If you're using direct mail to reach out to prospective new donors, you may have experience with buying (really, renting) a mailing list from a marketing company that acts as middleman. But, if this isn't in your budget right now, think about a one-time trade with another nonprofit.

Although research shows that you won't end up stealing away each other's donors, both of you will probably feel more secure if your missions aren't too similar. But look for alignments in donor sympathies -- for example, a donor who supports military veterans counseling services might also support a program that retrains veterans in organic farming techniques.

7. Use Your Website to Attract Donors

If you don't have a website yet, this should go high on your priority list. But too many nonprofits apparently fail to remind the Web designers that converting visitors to donors is a high priority. For details on how to do this, read Nolo's article Your Nonprofit's Website as a Fundraising Tool.)

8. Get Active in the Social Network Scene

No need to join every network right away, but establishing a presence on Facebook or Twitter is a good start. This allows you to reap the advantages of people-to-people fundraising, in which your fans or supporters tell their friends about your cause and fundraising needs, and maybe even find their own ways to raise money for you. For more information, see "Fundraising (or Friendraising) for Your Nonprofit Through Social Networks." Some of this activity will yield only one-time donations but, with the right attention, you may turn some donors into long-term ones.

9. Hold a Joint Event With Another Organization

If your organization isn't usually in the public eye, hold an event with another organization that is. For example, a women's services group might help plan and carry out a performance by a women's choir. Of course, your groups could trade mailing lists for purposes of promoting the event, and maybe for other purposes, too. Don't forget to use the intermission or other break to cross-promote both groups to people who attend.

10. Change How You Communicate With the Outside World

Many organizations have pools of potential donors -- like alumni or past clients -- that they can't quite figure out how to turn into donors. Also, every organization has some lapsed donors, who were interested enough to give money to you once and may be ready to be approached again.

To determine how to best get these folks to donate, take a hard look at how your organization communicates with the world. For example, if you publish a newsletter, does it assume that its readers are mostly of a certain age? If so, include stories directed at older or younger readers. For help on publishing stories and information that will help your nonprofit, get Every Nonprofit's Guide to Publishing, by Lucia Hwang and Cheryl Woodard (Nolo). If reaching younger people is your challenge, ask a young staff person to help, perhaps by creating some buzz on a social networking site.

11. Try Something Wacky

Potential donors -- and maybe you, too -- may be tired of the formulaic letters, gala dinners, and other standard fundraising approaches. For a break, try something offbeat (but not too time-consuming). Perhaps a dunk tank at a local festival, a moustache contest (online or off), or some variant of cow bingo.

At the very least, you may get some press coverage for your nonprofit, which is another nice way to raise awareness and even direct contact from interested supporters.

For a comprehensive, plain-English guide on how to fundraise for your nonprofit, get Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work , by Ilona Bray (Nolo).

Nonprofit, tax exempt organizations that provide food, shelter, or support services to homeless or impoverished people may also be eligible to receive donations of surplus property. Such organizations include:

Soup kitchens and day centers.
Food banks that supply shelters and soup kitchens serving homeless and/or impoverished individuals.
Overnight, daytime, and around-the-clock shelters helping homeless individuals, regardless of the cause or duration of the homelessness (includes shelters for battered spouses, abused children, and orphans and half-way houses for temporary residence of homeless parolees, recovered mental patients, and recovered substance abusers).

We NEED a donated house or 2 for our M-A-D After Jail/Prison Ministry

EIN: 41-2195871& NV20131662435/NPO 501(c)3

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Information on donated property for charitable organizations

Charities described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code need funds to operate their charitable, educational, or other tax-exempt programs. These charities may choose from a number of fundraising activities for financial support. A popular fundraising program is the sale of donated property. Charities may also use donated property in their tax-exempt programs.

This webpage provides information about filing requirements of charities that receive charitable contributions of donated property. Charities may be required to file--

http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Contributors/Information-on-Donated-Property-for-Charitable-Organizations

http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_considered_to_be_charitable_donations

A charitable donation is the giving of any good, service, or monetary measure from a person or organization to a non-profit organization or charity, without expecting or receiving any personal gain. Ironically, many charitable donations are eligible for tax deductions

Reporting requirements: Exempt organization annual returns

Most charities must file annual returns of their activities and finances. Beginning with the 2008 tax year (returns filed in 2009), a redesigned annual return requires organizations that receive donated property to file new Schedule M. The new schedule will enhance the IRS' ability to scrutinize certain contributions for compliance with valuation and charitable deduction requirements.

http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Contributors/Returns-and-Reports-Required-to-Substantiate-Charitable-Contributions-of-Donated-Property

Charities that receive donated property may also have information reporting requirements, in addition to the requirement to file annual returns. Requirements depend on the type of property donated, the claimed value of the donated property, and the use to which the charity puts the property. Depending on these factors, the following information reporting requirements may apply:

Written acknowledgment: Required under Internal Revenue Code section 170(f) for a donor to substantiate a charitable contribution of $250 or more.
Written disclosure statement: Required under Code section 6115 when a donor makes a quid pro qo contribution (a payment exceeding $75 partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided by the organization). The same document may serve as both the written acknowledgment and the written disclosure statement.
Vehicle donations: Additional reporting requirements may apply when a charity receives a donation of a vehicle. See Publication 4302, A Charity's Guide to Vehicle Donations, for more information.
- Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes
- Instructions for Form 1098-C: Click here for a downloadable version (Adobe Acrobat) of these instructions.
Form 8282, Donee Information Return: Form to be completed upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of certain donated property.
Form 8899, Notice of Income from Donated Intellectual Property: Required when donor has provided notice that donor intends to treat the contribution as a qualified intellectual property donation under Internal Revenue Code sections 170(m) and 6050L.

http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Contributors/Additional-Resources-on-Donated-Property-for-Charitable-Organizations

Tax Information for Contributors

http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Contributors

Organizations Eligible to Receive Tax-Deductible Charitable Contributions - http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Organizations-Eligible-to-Receive-Tax-Deductible-Charitable-Contributions
A searchable database of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions.-

Web-Based Mini-Course - Deducting Charitable Contributions - http://www.stayexempt.irs.gov/Mini-Courses/Can_I_Deduct_My_Charitable_Contributions/can_i_deduct_my_charitable_contributions.aspx
A short course to help charities and contributors understand what is a deductible charitable contribution and what is not. Also covers amount and types of deductible contributions, what records to keep and how to report contributions.

Tax information on donated property
How donors, charities, and tax professionals must report non-cash charitable contributions

Charitable Contributions - YouTube video - http://apps.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuqX7vec_u4&feature=channel_page
YouTube video on Charitable Contributions. - http://apps.irs.gov/app/scripts/exit.jsp?dest=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuqX7vec_u4&feature=channel_page

Substantiating Charitable Contributions - http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Substantiating-Charitable-Contributions
A brief description of the disclosure and substantiation requirements for contributions to charitable organizations.

Tips for Taxpayers Making Charitable Donations - http://www.irs.gov/uac/Eight-Tips-for-Deducting-Charitable-Contributions
Tips to ensure that contributions pay off on your tax return.

Special Charitable Contributions for Certain IRA Owners - http://www.irs.gov/uac/Special-Charitable-Contributions-for-Certain-IRA-Owners
Tax tips for donating IRA funds to charitable organizations. - http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Form-990-Resources-and-Tools-for-the-General-Public

Claiming Charitable Donations: What Is Acceptable?

http://taxes.answers.com/deductions/claiming-charitable-donations-what-is-acceptable

Charitable donations are a good way to help yourself at the same time as you help others. The value of the donation goes toward reducing the amount you pay in taxes. Claiming charitable donations is easy as long as you keep careful financial records.

Is any charitable organization acceptable?

Before claiming charitable donations, make sure that the organization you choose is qualified to accept tax-deductible donations. Examples of organizations that are not qualified include foreign governments, political campaigns and donations to individuals.

Is time an acceptable charitable donation for tax purposes?

Even though you spend hours of your time volunteering for a charitable purpose, the hours do not count as a tax-deductible donation. Claiming charitable donations is only possible when the donation is a tangible asset. Ask whether the non-profit organization is able to compensate you for your time in other ways.

Do cars make tax-deductible charity contributions?

If you donate your car to a charity, you are allowed to write off the amount that the car is worth on your taxes. However, if the vehicle is worth more than $500, you need to keep a receipt. It is always safer to keep receipts for tax purposes anyway in case of an audit.

Are charitable donations without receipts eligible for tax deductions?

Claiming charitable donations without receipts is tricky. While it is possible to claim the estimated value of a charitable donation on your taxes without a receipt, you might be in trouble if you are audited. When in doubt, ask for a receipt for your donation.

Claiming charitable donations on your taxes is a wonderful way to take advantage of a system that reward generosity. By helping the community, you are also helping yourself financially. The point of taxes is to give back to the community at large, so by volunteering assets you are already putting yourself ahead.

http://taxes.answers.com/deductions/examples-of-charitable-donations-that-you-can-write-off-on-your-taxes

Examples of Charitable Donations That You Can Write Off on Your Taxes:

As you prepare to file your taxes, it is likely that you have made donations to various charities throughout the year. Many such donations are tax-deductible. There are many examples of charitable donations that you may be able to take advantage of for tax purposes.

Educational Institutions

If you made a donation to a school, then you may write it off on your taxes. You are not allowed to claim the full amount if you received a gift for your donation. For example, if you donated $500 and were given tickets for a school football game worth $25 as a token of gratitude, you may only write off $475 on your taxes since you must subtract the value of your gift.

Mileage

Not all charitable donations come in the form of money. If you performed a charitable service that required you to use your vehicle, you may write off an amount of money based on the mileage involved in the service you performed. This amount varies from year to year but is usually around 14 cents per mile.

Donated Items

If you enjoy donating toys, clothes or food to organizations that help the needy, you may be able to use your donation as a tax write-off. In order to do this, you must have a receipt detailing the value of the donated items. This value is the amount your are allowed to claim on your taxes.

Charitable Events

Money donated to charity walks or other events is tax-deductible. You must provide a receipt or other form of documentation of your donation for it to qualify as a tax write-off. Charity sales and auctions are an exception to this rule; you received something in exchange for your donation, which is viewed as a purchase rather than a donation for tax purposes.

There are many types of charitable donations that you are able to write off on your taxes. In all cases, you must provided proof of your donation when making your claim. If you are unsure of whether your charitable donations qualify for a tax write-off, contact an IRS representative.

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http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donating-property-to-charity-dos-and-donts/

A recent article about real-estate donations in the Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription required) advises charities to be extra careful when accepting donations of property, because in this lousy market, real estate can be more work than it's worth. However, the article notes that 2 to 3 percent of all charitable donations involve property -- and many of those are win-win. So what guidelines should you follow if you want to donate?

Do:

Consult with a financial planner to gain the maximum tax benefit.The boom-time wisdom was to give appreciated real estate straight to charity -- as opposed to selling it and giving the charity the proceeds -- because that way you avoided paying capital gains taxes. In today's market, however, many properties may have dropped in value. Check with your financial planner before you try to avoid taxes that may be nonexistent in the first place.
Work with the charity to set up the property's final use. Earlier this year, the Nature Conservancy donated 34 acres of land on Maui to form a gateway to Haleakala National Park -- land that was always intended by the original donor for that purpose. "We are donating the property and not selling it," Suzanne Case, the executive director for the Nature Conservancy Hawai'i, has been quoted as saying, noting that because of the charity's arrangements and long history with the donor, "we felt a special obligation to honor our commitment."
Get an independent appraisal of the property's worth. According to the IRS, appraisals by employees of the receiving foundation don't count.

Don't:

Don't forget about your mortgage. If you own a property worth $500,000 and you have a $200,000 mortgage, you don't have $500,000 to give -- you only have your $300,000 equity! The typical transfer in cases like this is called a "bargain sale" -- where the charity takes the property at less than market value and gets rid of the mortgage. The Toledo Community Foundation notes that the IRS views these transactions as part sale and part gift -- which changes their impact on your taxes.
Don't assume that someone else will keep your paperwork. As a real estate agent, I find that mortgage lenders lose ownership paperwork (such as an owner's proprietary lease on a co-op), all the time. The situation gets especially bad when one bank buys another. Similarly, if you're dealing with a charity, Brian O'Connell of Mainstreet.com recommends thatyou still be the one to safeguard your paperwork, such as title.
Don't donate an asset that you think you might need to tap later
I remember hanging out with a Harvard friend who had made a huge and splashy donation to a nonprofit at the top of the market -- and watching him, at the bottom of the market, wish he had his money back. Gifts to charity tend to be irrevocable, and this is especially true of real estate, which is often given through trust structures such as a Charitable Remainder Unitrust, or CRUT. It's important to lend others a helping hand, but don't tie your own hands in the process.

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Donate A House To VCCEADCS NPO

“Deeds of giving are the very foundations of the world.”

Charitable Home Donation

A Charitable house donation is a winning situation all around. A charity house donation will allow you to enjoy the peace of mind that comes with philanthropic giving and the peace of mind of securing a meaningful tax donation while freeing yourself from a financially hindering property holding.

When you donate a house to VCCEADCS NPO, you help yourself

Become free from costly and unprofitable properties (this can be an inherited property, a real estate investment that has failed to deliver, or a home that is complicating plans for relocation…)
Gain large tax credits that can reduce taxes for years to come.. Current Market Value Tax Deduction Real Estate
Avoid brokerage fees paid to real estate brokers/agents/professionals

Donate a House and Support Meaningful Causes!
VCCEADCS NPO is made up of volunteers who freely give of their time for the betterment of society and individuals in need. Your house donation helps our fundraising drive. When you donate a house, you help VCCEADCS NPO gain access to a drug & alcohol free transitional house which in turn help our residents who are just released ex-inmates with transitional housing. Our programs help better the lives of individuals and society as a whole. Complete the form below to get started with your House Donation today! Or call 855-333-5888 ext. 400 Toll Free Dr. Elisheba Weathers

Property Donor Contact Information

Full Name

Phone

House Donation Details

Type of Property

Condition

Value

Street Address

City

State

Zipcode

As the donor of a house or property, you will enjoy great benefits as well. A House donation is an excellent solution for people who want to increase their charitable donations and for those who are saddled with financially burdensome properties.

Here are a few Common Questions:

Can I donate a house to charity?
Yes! Anyone can donate a house and enjoy the benefits of a Current Market Value Tax Deduction. For many real estate investors this is a serious financial benefit to their portfolio. Lets say you purchased a house many years ago for $40,000, bettered the property and now it is worth $100,000. You are able to deduct $100,000 over a 5 year period!

What benefit does being 501c3 offer my nonprofit and its contributors?
One of the primary benefits of being considered tax-exempt under IRC Section 501c3 is the ability to accept contributions and donations that are tax-deductible to the donor. Additional benefits include, but are not limited to: Exemption from federal and/or state corporate income taxes Possible exemption from state sales and property taxes (varies by state) Ability to apply for grants and other public or private allocations available only to IRS-recognized, 501c3 organizations Potentially higher thresholds before incurring federal and/or state unemployment tax liabilities The public legitimacy of IRS recognition Discounts on US Postal bulk-mail rates and other services

VCCEADCS NPO accepts real estate donations. You can donate a house in Las Vegas, NV through our charitable giving program.

Questions / Comments 855-333-5888 ext. 400 Dr. Elisheba Weathers

We need a donated house or 2 for our M-A-D After Jail/Prison Ministry

EIN: 41-2195871& NV20131662435/NPO 501(c)3

Eligible Organizations and Activities

State and Public Agencies

Nonprofit Educational and Public Health Activities, Including programs for the homeless and impoverished

Nonprofit and Public Programs for the Elderly

Public Airports

Educational Activities of Special Interest to the Armed Services

1. Collect Names Whenever Possible

2. Create Ways to Interact With Potential Donors

3. Get Names From Board Members, Staff, and Volunteers

4. Capture a High-End Donor's Interest With an Intriguing Trip or Insider's Benefit

5. Provide Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities

6. Trade Mailing Lists With Another Organization

7. Use Your Website to Attract Donors

8. Get Active in the Social Network Scene

9. Hold a Joint Event With Another Organization

10. Change How You Communicate With the Outside World

11. Try Something Wacky

We NEED a donated house or 2 for our M-A-D After Jail/Prison Ministry

EIN: 41-2195871& NV20131662435/NPO 501(c)3

Charities get more donated homes

Information on donated property for charitable organizations

Reporting requirements: Exempt organization annual returns

Tax Information for Contributors

Claiming Charitable Donations: What Is Acceptable?

Is any charitable organization acceptable?

Is time an acceptable charitable donation for tax purposes?

Do cars make tax-deductible charity contributions?

Are charitable donations without receipts eligible for tax deductions?

Examples of Charitable Donations That You Can Write Off on Your Taxes:

As you prepare to file your taxes, it is likely that you have made donations to various charities throughout the year. Many such donations are tax-deductible. There are many examples of charitable donations that you may be able to take advantage of for tax purposes.

Mileage

Donated Items

Charitable Events

Do:

Get an independent appraisal of the property's worth. According to the IRS, appraisals by employees of the receiving foundation don't count.

Don't:

Don't donate an asset that you think you might need to tap later

Donate A House To VCCEADCS NPO

“Deeds of giving are the very foundations of the world.”

Property Donor Contact Information

House Donation Details