P.O. Box 843, Bear, DE 19701 – Office: 302-689-3392
P.O. Box 843, Bear, DE 19701 – Office: 302-689-3392
Is your organization 501(c)3 exempt?
Yes. The IRS has determined that the Future Promises Foundation is exempt under 501c3. If additional documentation is needed to support this please contact us via email at v.alexander@futurepromises.org
What are the tax deductions for donating office space to a non-profit?
Nonprofits fill an important void in society. They pick up where business leaves off, providing services and goods to those who cannot afford to purchase them. By their nature, these organizations are often strapped for cash. This makes donations of all types a key portion of their marketing campaigns. Large donations, such as office space, can save an organization thousands of dollars. For the business making the donation, it can mean a substantial reduction in taxes. IRS RULES The Internal Revenue Service calls office space donations in-kind donations. The IRS encourages in-kind donations by allowing individuals and businesses to take a tax deduction for the fair market value of the service. For office space, this is sale price of the space if it were placed on the market or the fair market value of a lease. The recipient must be a tax-exempt charitable organization or 501(c)(3). IRS rules do not allow donations for a portion of the owner’s interest in a property. For example, if you own a multi-story building and allow a nonprofit to occupy one of the floors for free, you cannot take a deduction. The reasoning is that because you still own the building, you have lost no benefit of ownership. ENCOURAGING BUSINESSES TO DONATE The IRS does intend to encourage donations, as does private industry. The Entrepreneurs Foundation notes that office space donations improve company morale. Employees take pride in providing a benefit to the community and may seek volunteer opportunities with the nonprofit. MAKING AND RECEIVING REQUESTS FOR SPACE Unless there is a relationship in place with a certain business, it is the responsibility of the nonprofit to seek out donors and solicit the right space for its mission. It is important to draft a written solicitation or request. It should include the desired size of the office space and whether it will be needed indefinitely or for a specific period. This will help the business making the donation take advantage of the in-kind donation tax break. The nonprofit can use the information in its end-of-year reporting with the IRS. Both should have copies of the request on file. DOCUMENTING THE DONATION While the responsibility for documenting the donation is the donor’s the nonprofit can make this process easier. Donors must file a separate form for any in-kind donation valued at more than $5000. Because IRS rules place limits on deductions, having information about whether the space is being used for work directly related to the organization’s mission is important. If the donation was a gift and the organization plans to sell the office space, the donor will need to include that in the IRS report. All of this can be done when the nonprofit submits its written acknowledgement of the donation. by Monica Sanders
How much of my donation will go towards programs?
We estimate on average 92% of all donations will support developing, implementing programs and services.
Can I mail my donation to Future Promises Foundation, Inc.
Checks/money orders should be mailed to: Future Promises Foundation, P.O. Box 843, Bear, DE 19701. Make checks payable to: Future Promises Foundation, Inc. . Please write reason for donation in the memo field
Future Promises Foundation addresses the need for youth development, after-school programming, and community engagement of the low-income children and families throughout New Castle County but primarily in the city of Wilmington.
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