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Does my gift qualify for a tax deduction?
Children Incorporated has been a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization since 1964. Contributions, therefore, may be eligible for tax deductibility status. We strongly advise you to consult with your tax advisor when making such determinations. SPONSOR A CHILD what is children incorporated? Children Incorporated provides basic necessities such as food, clothing, healthcare and educational support to children living in poverty in the U.S. and abroad. These essentials, so often taken for granted, are vital […]
How do I include Children Incorporated in estate planning?
It is simple to include our organization in your plans
There are many ways to include Children Incorporated in your estate plans, including bequests, IRA/401(k) designations, annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. For more information, please contact us at (800) 538-5381. We will work with you to create the plan that best meets your needs. SPONSOR A CHILD what is children incorporated? Children Incorporated provides basic necessities such as food, clothing, healthcare and educational support to children living in poverty in the U.S. and […]
What giving opportunities do you offer?
There are many different ways to donate to Children Incorporated
In addition to our child sponsorship program, which assists children in the United States and 19 other countries, Children Incorporated maintains a variety of special funds that support our efforts in meeting the needs of children living in poverty around the world. Our special funds Our Annual Fund supports administrative costs and will ensure that Children Incorporated can maximize the impact of support we provide to the children we serve. Contributions to this fund will also help […]
May I send packages to the international child I sponsor?
We encourage gift donations to be made directly through our office
Due to high customs duties and the likelihood of loss, we do not recommend sending packages to programs outside of the United States. Children Incorporated cannot guarantee that the child you sponsor will receive such packages. Instead, we recommend that if you would like to send an additional gift such as a birthday or holiday gift, that you make the donation to your sponsored children through our office, and we disburse the funds to the […]
May I send packages to the U.S. child I sponsor?
Children in our sponsorship program love receiving special gifts
Yes. Sending a gift can be a way of helping your sponsored child at certain times of the year or letting the child know you are thinking of him or her. Here are some suggested guidelines: Monetary gifts should be sent directly to our Richmond, Virginia office for processing and distribution, since our site coordinators are not able to process checks or cash. However, already-purchased items should be mailed directly to your sponsored child’s school address. […]
Are there deadlines for sending gifts to the child I sponsor?
Our policies and procedures allow for ample time for gifts to arrive
Yes, we do have deadlines based on how much time it requires to process gifts to your sponsored child. To send additional monetary gifts to your sponsored child, please make sure the gift arrives in our Richmond, Virginia office by mail or you make an online donation at least sixty days prior to the date you would like it to be received by your sponsored child. SPONSOR A CHILD What is Children Incorporated? […]