where to donate your stimulus check

How can I donate locally during the stimulus program?

Apr 30, 2020 · The State College Food Bank on South Atherton Street, one of the only independent food banks in the area, is currently seeking donations amid the growing spread of the coronavirus. The $1,200 stimulus checks granted to many Americans across the country are helping individuals impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

What should I do with my stimulus check?

Apr 22, 2020 · Here are just a few ideas of places doing meaningful work to redistribute funds in Oregon. Click on the link to make a donation. Large COVID-19 Funds. Oregon Worker Relief Fund Redistributing money to immigrants and undocumented community members who do not qualify for the federal stimulus package or unemployment benefits. PCUN Farmworker Fund

Will you receive a $1-200 stimulus check?

Pledge or donate some or all of your stimulus check to help low-income immigrant families. Immigrant familes who have not received any of the three stimulus checks still struggle financially. If you can afford it, your donation or pledge will be directed to prevent homelessness.

How can I find out if a charity is taking donations?

1. Donate to a local restaurant

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many local restaurants have been struggling to make ends meet. When federal aid isn’t enough to keep them afloat, it’s up to caring community members like you to step up and help them through these difficult times. You can use your stimulus money to support local restaurants in the following ways:

2. Donate to a small business

Local restaurants aren’t the only businesses that are struggling through these tough times. Many small businesses that rely on in-person experiences such as hair salons and retail stores are also suffering. Here are a few ways that you can help small businesses affected by the coronavirus:

3. Donate to your favorite artists

In times of crisis, people often turn to art to find meaning and comfort. Now, it’s time to return the favor and support artists that have carried you through hard times. If you’re wondering where to donate during the coronavirus, consider using your stimulus check to provide coronavirus relief for your favorite artists in the following ways:

4. Donate to a coronavirus-related fundraiser

In these uncertain times, crowdfunding offers a great way for compassionate people like you to fundraise for coronavirus causes. Check out the following fundraisers to gain ideas on where you can donate your stimulus check:

5. Donate to a cause you care about

Whether it’s to a local charity that you admire or an international movement that you’re a part of, you can use your stimulus money to help the causes you care about. Check out this list of organizations that are making a positive impact in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

What is the Center for Disaster Philanthropy?

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy gives you the opportunity to contribute to a COVID-19 disaster response fund that will be used to support preparedness, containment, response and recovery activities related to the coronavirus. Charity Navigator highlighted the Center for Disaster Philanthropy in its list of nonprofits responding to COVID-19, so it comes well- recommended.

What is the CDC Foundation?

The CDC Foundation is an independent nonprofit created by Congress to mobilize philanthropic and private-sector resources to support the Centers for Disease Control and Protection’s critical health protection work.

How many food banks does Feed America have?

Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, with a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs across the country. Since more and more individuals and families are relying on food banks right now, a donation to Feeding America can literally keep people fed.

What is a center volunteer in medicine?

Centre Volunteers in Medicine is a community health care resource center that provides free medical and dental services, case management and medication assistance to Centre County community members who lack healthcare or whose household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level, according to its official website.

What is the CDC's response fund?

The CDC’s response fund is used in times of emergency and has previously responded to Ebola, the Zika outbreak, the Haiti earthquake, the Southern Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. Now, it is being used to save lives affected by the corona virus pandemic.

What is the State College Food Bank?

The State College Food Bank is always looking for donations, which are especially helpful in times of crisis. By providing the food bank with financial assistance, it allows the purchase of food and other items that it doesn’t receive from donations, such as fresh produce or food that meets special dietary needs.

Is feeding America a nonprofit?

In addition to local food shelters, national food organizations are also seeking financial support to continue feeding communities. Feeding America is a nonprofit organization working to feed individuals, including those impacted by business closures and health concerns due to the pandemic.

Large COVID-19 Funds

Oregon Worker Relief Fund Redistributing money to immigrants and undocumented community members who do not qualify for the federal stimulus package or unemployment benefits.

Organizations Working with Vulnerable Populations Left Out of the Stimulus Package

This is just a small sample of incredible organizations who are working to serve families who are not included in the COVID-19 legislation or who may be facing additional barriers.

What can I do with my stimulus check?

One possible use of your stimulus payment is to donate the money to a worthy cause. While charitable intentions for the greater good are their own reward, the tax code also rewards a charitable donation with a tax deduction. It would go toward your 2020 income taxes (i.e. on next year’s tax return, filed by April 15, 2021).

How much can I deduct for charity in 2020?

For the 2020 tax year, if you use the standard deduction amount instead of itemizing deductions, you can claim up to a $300 deduction on your tax return for a cash donation to a charity directly off your adjusted gross income (i.e. an "above the line" deduction).

How much is the 2020 tax refund?

For those eligible, you may have received by now: 1. $1,200 for individuals. 2. $2,400 for married couples filing joint tax returns.

What deductions are itemized?

The most common itemized deductions are interest on your mortgage, state and local taxes (limited by the TCJA to $10,000), medical expenses over 10% of your AGI ( on 2019 tax return it’s line 8b and 7.5%), and donations to charities.

Can you use the standard deduction on your 2020 tax return?

On your tax return, you use either the standard deduction amount or you itemize the deduction total to lower your taxable income. While there is a small new exception, explained in the next rule, to use the charitable donation you need to itemize the deductions on your 2020 tax return on Schedule A.

Do you need a bank record for a donation?

Whether you make your donation by cash, check, or credit card, you need a record of the contribution. This could in the form of a bank record (e.g. canceled check, bank statement) or a written communication from the charity (e.g. receipt, email, mailing) showing the name of the charity, the contribution date, and the amount.

Is a gift to a charity tax deductible?

Unfortunately, these acts of kindness are gifts that are not tax-deductible. As the IRS website explains, a contribution or gift to an individual is “never deductible.”. Gifts made directly to foreign charities are also not deductible, although there are other options for international philanthropy. 2.

CDC Foundation

Center For Disaster Philanthropy

Feeding America

GiveDirectly

• If you’d like to give your stimulus money directly to a struggling family, GiveDirectlywill get the job done: GiveDirectly is working with Propel to identify families and households in need, and you can elect to donate money to the general COVID-19 cash fund or to request that your contribution go towards a household in the Bay Area, Las Vegas, New...

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