U.S. Veterans Matter

Corporate Donations

If you are a business owner, a donation of inventory or other property to USVM entitles you to deduct the fair market value from state and federal income taxes. In most cases, your basic tax deduction will be whatever costs are now being carried on your books. Shipping costs and the cost of labor required for packaging are deductible as well. In addition, your business may be eligible for the IRS 170 (e) (3) above-cost deduction. In most cases, you can deduct an amount that equals up to 50% of your adjusted gross income. Any amount over that 50% of your income can be deducted over the course of the next five years.

GIFTS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: Valuable collections such as works of art, rare books, paintings or antiques can be subject to estate taxes. By donating such items at some point in your lifetime, you not only lessen your taxable estate but also decrease your taxable income in the year of the gift.

GIFTS OF STOCKS & BONDS: You can select to give a gift of appreciated securities in order to benefit from tax advantages. You can obtain an income tax deduction equal to the fair-market value of the securities, as well as reduce — or do away with — capital gains taxes on the transfer.

GIFTS OF LIFE INSURANCE: You may make a contribution of life insurance to U.S. Veterans Matter, Corp. by naming U.S. Veterans Matter Corp. as owner, primary or successor beneficiary, or irrevocable beneficiary of a whole life policy. The gift may be a paid-up policy, an existing policy with cash value, or a new policy.

EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS: Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double your gift. Please ask if such a program exists at your place of work. IN-KIND GIFTS:

We also accept in-kind gifts. U.S. Veterans Matter has received gifts of goods and services from various supporters. These may include equipment, supplies, consulting services, design services, legal services, and program services.