VETERAN NONPROFITS: DONATE FOR POST-CHRISTMAS WRITE-OFFS
Veteran nonprofits can be on the top of your Christmas list this year. The joy of the holiday season is to give back! It is important to give back to various people and organizations, and one of these important groups includes Veteran nonprofits. Moreover, donations can be tax-deductible. This article will outline what donations are tax deductible, what Veteran nonprofits you can donate to, and how. Read on to find out more. Suggested read: The Salvation Army – Veterans and Family Center Spreads Cheer To Vets
The Impact of Veteran Nonprofit Organizations
Veteran nonprofits make a difference in Veteran’s lives by providing vital support and information for housing, medical care, and more. You can find various nonprofit Veteran organizations online. The services range from providing clothes/gifts to ensuring no Soldier spends the holiday alone. The ways to contribute are endless. Some Veteran nonprofit organizations include: Wreaths Across America, Luke’s Wings, Operation Homefront, and Fisher House Foundation.
Grants for Veteran Nonprofits
Not only do Veteran nonprofits make an immense impact on the lives of Vets, they also are eligible for various grants. These federal grants support the functioning and wellbeing of the organizations. Nonprofit Veteran organizations can find grants on this website which lists the grants by location.
Enjoy Tax Write-Offs
If the joy you will spread to Veterans this holiday season is not reason enough to donate, you will also be eligible to receive tax deductibles for your donations. However, before donating you must check with one of the Veteran nonprofits you are contributing to, and if it falls under a qualified nonprofit as defined by the IRS. Moreover, you must take note of the donations to provide in your tax return. It is important to know this information before, so be sure to do your research. Not only is it beneficial towards your tax return, but many of these organizations are overwhelmed by the end of the year with the amount of giving going on. By supporting these organizations during the holiday season, you are helping their increased demand. Related read: Military Gifts Guide 2023: 26 Top Picks for the Entire Family
How to Make a Christmas Donation to Veteran Nonprofits
It is fairly simple to make a Christmas donation to a Veteran nonprofit. All you need to do is find a local, reputable, nonprofit near you and figure out when they accept donations. Most of the time, they will have this on their website alongside certain pickup dates and drop-off points. Be sure to also ask about their standards for tax-deductible donations. Also, be sure to check that your items are donation friendly. Once you have figured this out, you can finally make your donation! Make sure to spread the word! The more the merrier.
Where to Make a Christmas Donation?
As mentioned above, those are just a few Veteran nonprofits that you can donate to. Below, we will also provide some that you can make Christmas toy donations to.
- Toys for our Troops provides military families with toys to let them enjoy the holiday spirit. Many of them have a parent who is away for the holidays, and this way the kids can still feel the joy!
- Holidays for Heroes - A Santa toy drive for everyone to enjoy.
- Operation Christmas Spirit - A toy collection to benefit military children.
- Operation Military Smiles - Hosts toys across the nation for military families.
The Joy of The Giving Season
The joy of the holiday season is your ability to help various families, and these Veteran nonprofits are incredibly important. Without donations, many of the nonprofits cannot exist. They rely on the support and generosity of the community around them. If you have the time this holiday season, consider donating to a Veteran nonprofit. In sum, you can donate toys for Christmas or clothes, as anything can be useful to someone else. Happy Holidays! Read next: Who Wrote All I Want for Christmas? (Answer May Surprise You)
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