Donations

HI, My understanding of the laws on tax deductible donations is that they can only be made to an organization that meets certain requirements set forth in the US tax code.

Is asking for donations a novel idea, or is it cheeky? Or worse, tacky? In my imaginary letter, I wrote something like

Memorial donations are also sometimes given by people if they cannot go to the ceremonies. See also. Accountable Fundraising; Audience effect; Charitable contribution; Crowd funding; Donation (in canon law) Fundraising; Gift economy; Micro-donations;

My RE takes donations as well, you might want to contact another RE or "infertility specialist" to see if they take donations. Also, you might wanna check out a med school or something if there's one near by. Just a thought.

Donations of cash and property to qualified non-profits are tax deductible. To be deductible, taxpayers must keep records of their contributions, especially of any gifts over $250. For non-cash contributions, taxpayers must keep records indicating the value and condition of the property given to ...

Mom, there are some RE practices that handle embryo donations without home studies and/or additional fees above and beyond the medical fees associated with the actual transfer. If your daughter is with a reproductive endocrinology practice, she should ask them about embryo donation.