is your organization anti-vaccination?
We do not take a stand on vaccinations, nor do we intend to.
do you only serve children with brain injuries?
While our Foundation primarily serves children with brain injuries, we also provide resources for children with other neurological conditions, as well as their parents and caregivers. We also have plans to create content to support individuals of all ages who have neurological conditions, so they can better advocate for themselves and for their families.
is my donation fully tax-deductible?
If your donation was not exchanged for goods or services, it is 100% fully tax-deductible.
is my auction purchase fully tax-deductible?
For federal income tax purposes, you may be able to deduct the portion of your auction purchase price that exceeds the item's fair market value (FMV), if you paid the excess with the intent to make a charitable contribution. For example, if you purchase an auction item whose fair market value is $1,000 and pay $3,000 for the item, you may deduct up to $2,000 of your purchase. For more information, please consult with your tax advisor.
is my non-cash gift fully tax deductible?
If you donate property (i.e. a vehicle, land, or anything that is not money), you may generally deduct the fair market value of the property. If the property has appreciated in value, however, some adjustments may have to be made.
The rules relating to how to determine fair market value are discussed in IRS Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated Property. By law, the Who Is Carter Foundation cannot tell you what your non-cash donation is worth. To assess the fair market value of your donation, consult a local tax advisor who should be familiar with market values in your region, and review IRS guidelines.
do you receive cash gifts?
No, in order to keep an accurate account of how the Foundation receives funds, we do not accept cash. We do accept checks, credit card and debit card donations, and non-cash donations with a written receipt.