Quoted from JDHHoover:I am not giving tax advice, but be sure to check with an advisor. To be tax exempt, no value can be received from the donation. There is obviously value being given here in the form of the ability to buy something unavailable. I applaud the OP for the charity, but warning on tax claim.
Well, you’d also have to surpass the standard deduction to begin with. Also, it’s not like you’re getting your money back, you’re just reducing your tax liability, which is a fraction of the amount.
I don’t think there will be a problem with a claim in this situation, assuming you reach the threshold to itemize.
