Donations

If you are thinking about donating to a New Jersey Goodwill or Local Thrift Store, make sure you know what you can and cannot donate before you pack up your car

A 29-year-old woman who made her living helping others tragically lost her life earlier this month in a motor vehicle accident. Now, a fundraiser has been established to help the baby she leaves behind.

A GoFundMe has been set up to raise donations for a Kimmy's Safe Haven in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey after recent heavy rains left the animal rescue flooded.

An employee of a popular bar and restaurant in Shamong, NJ has suffered a catastrophic health emergency. Now, the staff there is asking for donations to aid in her care and that of her young son.

The organization's founder says Bridge of Books is at a "transition point," having been asked to vacate the donated storage space it has used for the past five years.

Not only is donating your clothing helping someone in need, but it’s environmentally friendly.

With the holidays upon us, charities and food banks in NJ are in need of cash and food donations for people and families for Thanksgiving. Here's how to help.

Q. If my kid’s school or sports team collects donations to give to a charity, and I give, can I deduct the cost of what I donated?

Q. I have about $500,000 in cash accounts from a life insurance payout. I don’t need the money for retirement or for living expenses, and I don’t have any relatives to leave it to. If I decide to give to charity, what’s the best strategy? Monthly, yearly or in a lump sum when I die? And where should the money be invested, or should I stay with cash? I’m 63.

Q. I have a car to donate to charity, however, I keep hearing to be careful. How does one determine a good organization and the value for IRS purposes. I want to maximize giving benefits without getting ripped off or disappointed by the giving process.