| 1. Can someone help from anywhere? |
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Yes! There are many ways you can help no matter where you are located. |
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| 2. What is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization? |
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501(c) is a provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 501(c)), listing 26 types of non-profit organizations exempt from some federal income taxes. 501(c)(3) — Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Testing for Public Safety, to Foster National or International Amateur Sports Competition, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals Organizations. Another provision, 26 U.S.C. § 170, provides a deduction, for federal income tax purposes, for some donors who make charitable contributions.A public charity, identified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as "not a private foundation," normally receives a substantial part of its income, directly or indirectly, from the general public or from the government. The public support must be fairly broad, not limited to a few individuals or families.
Helping is Easy is registered as a charitable non-profit organization and classified a public charity. |
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| 3. Where is Helping is Easy's team located? |
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The majority of Board Members, Staff, Volunteers & Interns for Helping is Easy are located in the New York City area, but there are other people who help located all around the world! |
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| 4. Where does Helping is Easy get its funding from? |
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Helping is Easy relies on donation to fund its operations. We are a registered 510(c)3 non-profit organization. |
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| 5. Does Helping is Easy have a paid staff? |
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No...we have a 100% volunteer staff. |
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| 6. What kinds of donations are tax-deductible? |
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Financial donations and the donation of new or used goods are tax-deductible up to certain amounts. Don't assume your donation is tax deductible. Not every in-kind donation is tax-deductible. Donated services, although often welcomed by organizations, generally cannot be written off. IRS Publication 526 outlines what types of donations can be deducted and how to claim a deduction.
If you donate goods, the fair market value of such donations is tax-deductible. IRS Publication 561 explains how to determine the fair market value of your donation. If you're thinking about donating a vehicle, keep an eye out for possible new legislation that may tighten valuation regulations. |
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| 7. How can I volunteer or intern for Helping is Easy? |
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If you are interested in volunteering for Helping is Easy please email your resume and letter of interest to team@helpingiseasy.org. We will be in contact with you within 5 business days to follow-up. |
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| 8. How long has Helping is Easy been around? |
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Helping is Easy was founded in 2005 under a different name, Project TKE - Transforming Kids' Enviornments, and was renamed Helping is Easy in 2008. |
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