can you consider glasses or health things and school things you've had to pay for a grandchild a donation if we've gotten nothing back for it?

[huizengalou43]

I have been asked to help pay things for kids that parents can't afford it, so was hoping could put some of it on my tax returns.

[xmasbaby0]

No.   Gifts to your grandchildren are not charitable donations and cannot be deducted on a tax return.  Only donations to a recognized charity are deductible.   Helping grandchildren is just what kind and generous grandparents do if they are able to.