My wife donates food to the Assisted Living facility where her mother resides. She also hired a piano player to entertain the residents there. Do these qualify as a non-cash donation?
We do not receive a reduction in her mother's living expense costs as a result of these donations.
It is unlikely. The IRS has regulations as to what constitutes a non-profit. In addition, you can't make a donation to an individual. The facility is more than likely a profit-making business.
A Qualified Charitable Organization is an organization that has been granted tax-exempt status by the IRS and is eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions.
Examples of qualified charitable organizations:
If you're not sure of the organization's charitable status, contact them directly or use the IRS Exempt Organizations Lookup Tool.
It is unlikely. The IRS has regulations as to what constitutes a non-profit. In addition, you can't make a donation to an individual. The facility is more than likely a profit-making business.
A Qualified Charitable Organization is an organization that has been granted tax-exempt status by the IRS and is eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions.
Examples of qualified charitable organizations:
If you're not sure of the organization's charitable status, contact them directly or use the IRS Exempt Organizations Lookup Tool.