Does a donation towards tuition through GoFundMe count as a deductible? Or because it's through GoFundMe it's only counted as a gift?

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

This is a gift.  Only donations to IRS qualified charitable organization are deductible. 

What is a qualified charitable organization?

What is a qualified charitable organization?

Examples of qualified charitable organizations:

• Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other religious organizations
• Charities like Goodwill, United Way, Salvation Army, Red Cross, CARE, Boy/Girl Scouts, Boys/Girls Clubs of America
• Nonprofit schools, hospitals and volunteer fire departments
• Veterans' and certain cultural groups
• Public parks and recreation facilities

If you're not sure of the organization's charitable status, contact them directly or use the IRS Exempt Organizations Lookup Tool.

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