Budget for giving. Include DONATIONS in your budget. It is a financial commitment.
Be informed. Investigate the charity’s 501(c)3 number, the solicitor’s name and relationship to the organization. CLICK this LINK to Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc . Hope House is registered under the name of Casa Hogar Una Esperanza en el Corazon, A.C. as a Mexican Civil Association located in Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico. It is supported by Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc as an outreach.
Hope House is overseen by a Board of Directors who are supervised by the Mexican government agencies IJAS (Instituto Jaliscience de Asistencia Social), and Consejo Estatal de Familia. All financial activity is monitored and regularly audited by the Secretaria de Hacienda.
Check Non-Profit Status: Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc in Jonesborough, TN. Shepherd's Heart partners with existing churches in Mexico in order to bridge cultural barriers and to assist these churches in meeting the needs within their community. This, in turn, creates a ministry that is more than just a "hand out" because it establishes an accountable relationship between the family receiving the assistance and the local church. As a result, families receive practical, physical assistance and Biblical discipleship training while the local church grows and matures.
Keep records. For gifts of less than $250, a canceled check is sufficient for IRS requirements. For larger gifts, you’ll need a tax-deductible receipt from the charity as confirmation. (Donations made through PAYPAL, to benefit HOPE HOUSE, receive an email confirmation, which serves as a receipt.)
Understand how much is really tax deductible. If you receive a premium in exchange for your gift (such as a book or a dinner), the amount of your tax deduction is reduced by the fair market value of that item. You can turn down the incentive if you wish to claim the full deduction.
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