Tips and Advantages

Items must be in good condition or better in order to claim a tax deduction. Donating clothing, shoes, housewares and small size furniture to Mary’s Center helps us in our mission to build better futures through the delivery of health care, education, and social services.

Donations are also an easy way to get a tax deduction because Mary’s Center is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
But before you donate, there are some important things you need to know. Per IRS Publication 561, all nonprofit organizations are prohibited from assigning values to material donations. That means it is the donor’s responsibility to determine the item’s fair market value. Classified ads from local newspapers for similar merchandise can be also excellent resources to help determine fair market values. Please see our Value Work Sheet to learn more.

 

Federal Tax ID: 52-1594116

Here are some tips to make your tax preparation easier:

First and foremost, we suggest you to consult a tax accountant anytime you have questions about your claim. 

If you believe the value of your donation is over $500, and if you plan to claim a charitable tax deduction for your donation, you need to contact Mary’s Center to complete certain tax forms and you may need an official appraisal to be able to claim a charitable deduction. Before making a donation of that value, please call us.

Only taxpayers who use our full form and complete all details requested and itemize all items donated can deduct charitable donations.
If you do not normally itemize but made a sizable charity donation, the donation must be greater than the standard deduction.

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