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TV Ads -- $19 Monthly Charity Donations

Love my grandkids — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:32:26 GMT

Have seen these for years and wonder how these organizatioins came up with the amount of $19 a month. Anyone know?

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moonandthestars — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:22:34 GMT

@Love my grandkids Not really sure. The T2T (tunnels 2 towers) organization asks for $11 / month, which I'm sure is because of 9 11. A meaningful number. Don't know if the other organizations have some hidden meaning in what they ask or if they simply pick a number that they think sounds affordable and doable for most people.

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Desertdi — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:58:04 GMT

Probably because a lot of people don't multiply 12x$19 in their heads.

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jackthebear — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:01:05 GMT

the ones that bug me, regardless of the quality of the charity, give out a blanket or other junk.

how about just saving the expense of the "gift" and put back to the coffers

but it is always 19$ sounds less than 20 but more than 10?

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millieshops — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:55:55 GMT

@jackthebear For what I think was the first time, just this week I got a request for a donation and there was a box to check refusing the "reward". That alone had me hanging onto the request.

I find it difficult to believe so many donors are attracted by the cheap freebies, but apparently they work because so many organizations use them. Pretty sad imo

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shaggygirl — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:59:10 GMT

Because it sounds cheaper than $20. Same reason Q hosts tell you "and it's under $20" when it's $19.98.

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mspatmac — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:49:10 GMT

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mspatmac — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:50:41 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
Have seen these for years and wonder how these organizatioins came up with the amount of $19 a month. Anyone know?

@Love my grandkids

The IRS requires charities and nonprofits to give donors receipts for annual donations totaling $250 or more. Asking for $19 monthly adds up to only $228 a year. This saves them from the cost and time needed to mail receipts to their many donors.

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Nomore — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:46:56 GMT

@mspatmac

Now that is interesting about the IRS. It makes sense. Last week, my husband and I were questioning this why $19, not 15 or 20...

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Sooner — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:52:20 GMT

What about all the pitches now to buy products because the company "gives" (tax deduction = "gives") a billion or so to a charity. "Billion" = money from customers.

And they BRAG about it! I think, but it's just my opinion, that perhaps buying and shipping and quality would be far better served for their customers if companies stuck to their knitting ("knitting" what they sell and ship) rather than becoming huge charities.

And we don't even get a say in where our money goes nor do we know how and where it is really spent. I have a huge problem with all of this company/charity mix now.

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candyagain — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:44:27 GMT

My charitable donation pet peeve is the gigantic utility company that asks us to donate to a fund to help struggling homeowners with their winter bills. I feel for those customers and have donated. But every year when I get the request I think, why doesn't the company just donate a chunk of their HUGE profits.....or better yet, why not bring down the rates!

I donate through my paycheck at work which makes the tax easier to prove when filing.

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:52:19 GMT

I send a check every once in awhile to our local animal shelter. I know they need it. That's it.

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Sooner — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 21:08:44 GMT

@candyagain wrote:
My charitable donation pet peeve is the gigantic utility company that asks us to donate to a fund to help struggling homeowners with their winter bills. I feel for those customers and have donated. But every year when I get the request I think, why doesn't the company just donate a chunk of their HUGE profits.....or better yet, why not bring down the rates!

I donate through my paycheck at work which makes the tax easier to prove when filing.

@candyagain The problem here is that their profits come from our money. And with utility companies, most rates are set by the state--who is basically appropriating OUR money to allow them the excess to donate.

And do you get a tax break for your donation?

No. You do NOT. They do.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 21:17:01 GMT

I found this answer on google:

"The IRS requires charities and nonprofits to give donors receipts for annual donations totaling $250 or more. Asking for $19 monthly adds up to only $228 a year. This saves them from the cost and time needed to mail receipts to their many donors."

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 13:25:11 GMT

I give what I can, when I can and I really don't want or appreciate anybody telling me what I should give! I have had an issue recently with a very well know organization and they have been relentless in not only their mailings but in their calls! Calls constantly day and night and also on early Sunday mornings. I finally had had enough and told them. I feel it's bad practice what you are doing and I ask you to desist right now ---- do not call me again! So far, it has worked. I am still getting mailings though --- which are going in the trash. It's a shame, but these kind of tactics are very abrasive and should not happen!

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:58:12 GMT

I give to St Jude every month. It comes out automatically. My late husband started out paying $19 a month and gradually, I've made it up to $25.

I'm like those of you who don't like it when they give out blankets, etc. I think they should use that money toward the charity itself.

During the year I hear about people and places who are struggling and I write a check to them.

There are a few places I send money to every year. One is a church that my friend from elementary school attends. They provide food and a place for homeless people in the winter.

This year I had to have surgery on a tooth. My dentist's partner told me about a charity he runs in Lebanon. His family still lives there. He said just a few dollars in that country goes a long way. I've been donating to that.

Then there is another friend from elementary school who has a farm and takes in horses and animals that no one wants.

I like giving to places like that. People tend to give to the big charities. That's fine. I prefer to give to the small one's that are really struggling, especially this time of year.

I used to donate to a group of ladies who provide homes for pit bulls that have been mistreated. However, I'm not sure they are still doing it.

I hope people think about small charities like these. I'm sure a little research would show that there are a lot of people in this country doing good and need a little help.

I don't give a lot, just a little to help them along the way. I don't just give it at Christmas, but maybe in the summer too.

The way I look at it, God expects us to help each other and just $10 here and there would help another.