Contribution Written Communication

For your records, CYC provides a written receipt for all contributions. A physical hard-copy is distributed when items are received through the Uplift Donation Program and at the CYC Donation Drop Off Center in San Bernardino, California. For all other contributions and for CYC account holders, paperless receipts are posted in the receipts-section of the CYC Contributor Accounts.

For tax-deductions, the IRS holds the contributor responsible to record and keep any written confirmation of charitable contributions. For monetary or noncash contributions, contributors must get a Contemporaneous Written Acknowledgement on or before the earlier of the date on which a return is filed reporting the donation or the due date for filing returns. Charitable organizations are only required to provide a written disclosure statement in quid pro quo charitable contributions. Although CYC does not exchange goods or services for donations, a record of contributions and the date they were received are stored in CYC Member Accounts. To create an account, Sign Up Here.

Charitable Contribution Deduction

When filing taxes that include a charitable contribution deduction, contributors are held responsible for supporting any claims. The requirements will vary based on the type of contribution and amount. Although, CYC is not a tax professional agency, we have compiled a quick checklist to help contributors deducting charitable contributions when filing taxes. For more information on charitable tax-deductions, please see our Charitable Contribution Deduction Page.