by S. G. Harsha

Created on: April 20, 2009   Last Updated: April 25, 2009

You believe education is important and want to donate some supplies to help a school in need. Excellent decision! Your donation will be appreciated, and you may be eligible for a tax deduction for your charity.

To make a donation to a school and to be eligible for a deduction on your state or federal taxes, there are some steps that you must take. Here you can find the information you will need to get started.

*How to donate.

#1 The school of your choice.

Because of rampant education budget cuts, schools across America are ready and often searching for donations. You can donate directly to the school. Just bag or box your donation up and deliver it to the school office. You may want to call first, however, and ask if what you want to donate is something they need. There may also be different school they might suggest if they have plenty of what you are donating. Chances are, the schools need everything you are willing to give. If you want to donate but don't have anything yet to donate, call the school administration office and ask what the school is in need of. By filling a specific need, you can become a hero if not a very appreciated donator.

# 2 The district of your choice.

If you don't have a specific school in mind that you would like to donate to, or if the school of choice cannot accept your donation for whatever reason, then you should contact the school district administration.

Every school will have specific needs and your donation may best be served by going through the school district. They can decide who is most in need. Most school districts will accept your donation or tell you who you can give it to if you call and ask.

# 3 Non-profit organizations.

There are a multitude of non-profit organizations that will do all the work for you when donating. If you don't have time or don't want to deal directly with the schools, this option will help you make the donation happen.

Don't know how to find a non-profit organization in your area? Here are some suggestions.

~City hall.~

When it comes to matters of the community in your city, there are offices with public services designed to assist you in your good will venture. They will have information on local non-profit organizations and charity groups that help your community. If you don't already know a school or district you wish to donate to, calling your city hall and asking for information about how to make donations to schools is a good start.

~Churches.~

Most churches are more than willing to either accept donations

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