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posted Jun 3, 2019 12:03:39 PM

Are gifts sent to US Army chaplains to share with deployed soldiers considered charitable donations?

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Level 3
Jun 3, 2019 12:03:43 PM

No, in order to be considered a charitable donation, the donation must go to a qualified charitable organization. If you are sending the donations directly to an employee or Chaplain in the Army that would not qualify.

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Level 3
Jun 3, 2019 12:03:43 PM

No, in order to be considered a charitable donation, the donation must go to a qualified charitable organization. If you are sending the donations directly to an employee or Chaplain in the Army that would not qualify.