The California Youth Charities Care Center is an all-in-one resource center for individual and commercial contributors to find information on donation services, our charitable impact, compliance, the CYC company, partnerships and more. Here you can find information on charitable organizations, charitable impact, and CYC donation services and programs. In addition to information and resources, the Care Center provides a direct line of communication with a CYC team member ready to assist with any questions or concerns you may have. For a detailed look, please see below:
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The CYC Care Center is designed for our community of Partners and Contributors for resources and support. The Care Center provides an all-in-one-spot for information on donation services, including where contributors can find a Drop Off Location or sign up for the CYC Uplift Donation Program to receive a free donation pick up from the convenience of your home or business. The CYC Care Center also provides additional resources on the causes we support and how, with our partners, they are being addressed in our local community. Some of the causes currently supported include Cancer, Health & Wellness, Financial Literacy, and more. For a more detailed look on some of the commonly requested information, please see below:
Contributions
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, California Youth Charities, runs on charitable contributions which are primarily donations from our community. While the act of charity is a longstanding practice, over time rules and regulations have been implemented to ensure companies are complaint and acting in good faith. CYC provides a range of resources and donation services to make the donation process seamless and convenient for our community. For a further look into charitable contributions, please see our Contributions Page.
IRS Donation Compliance & Requirements:
The IRS provides exemptions to nonprofit organizations, in good standing, to receive contributions from individuals or businesses. Individual donors can make financial or noncash item contributions and, in some cases, receive tax-deductions for their total tax-year contribution amount. To receive a tax-deduction for contributions made to CYC, contributors must meet the following minimum criteria:
The IRS defines charitable contributions as a donation or gift to, or for the use of, a qualified organization. It is voluntary and is made without getting, or expecting to get, anything of equal value in return. The IRS provides exemptions to nonprofit organizations, in good standing, to receive contributions from individuals or businesses. Individual donors can make financial or noncash item contributions and, in some cases, receive tax-deductions for their total tax-year contribution amount.
CYC, a qualified nonprofit charitable organization recognized by the IRS, accepts both financial and noncash item charitable contributions from businesses and individuals. CYC does not currently place a value on noncash items upon receiving the donation, and does not exchange goods or services for any individual contributions.
In order to qualify for tax-deductions, the IRS expects contributors to place the financial contribution amount or fair market value of donated noncash items. The IRS also requires charitable organizations to proved a written communication of any contributions received.
For more information on qualifying tax-deductible contributions and donation requirements, see the Donation Compliance & Requirements section.
CYC Donation Requirements:
In addition to the minimum IRS Donation Compliance, CYC and our partners also hold our own set of requirements. Outside of financial contributions, all non-cash item donations need to be in usable condition. The most commonly donated items include electronics, household items, clothing and clothing accessories. Some of the items are not accepted include used undergarments, hazardous items, recalled items, some children items and more. For a full list of what donation items CYC accepts, please see the full CYC Donation Requirements.
Donation Value Guide
To receive a tax-deductible charitable contribution, the IRS holds the individual contributor - not the charitable organization - responsible to provide the fair market value on noncash item contributions. Unlike financial contributions, placing a value on items can be complicated due to a number of factors, including the variety of accepted items, item size, item age, and condition to name a few. Many organizations use the general item value rule of 30 - 50% of the original price. To further assist with placing a value on some donated items, please see the CYC Donation Value Guide.
Now that we've established what qualifies for charitable contributions, what is needed to receive a tax-deduction, and how to place a value on donated items, let's take a look at some of the ways donors can contribute to CYC.
Contribution Methods
CYC, a San Bernardino, CA nonprofit charity, appreciates the contributions made by our community over the years. To show our gratitude we aim to provide excellent customer service through our range of donation services and programs. We have found that helping people do good can and should be an easy and seamless process. For nearly two decades, our programs and services have been modified to meet both now and existing contributors expectations. Whether it's financial contributions, donating items, or volunteering time - CYC has a program tailored to help contributors make a direct community and environmental impact while improving the lives of at-risk children and youth. Learn more about the CYC Contribution Methods to see how todays contributions are shaping a better tomorrow on the CYC Contribution Methods Page.
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 our 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 more information on written communication, please see our Contribution Written Communication Page.
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.
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