It being year end and all, there have been a few questions about what is or is not a tax-deductible donation to a shelter. Basically, you need to donate to S.O.S. for something to be tax deductible. That is all our 501(c)3 covers. If you donate directly to a shelter, that is not tax deductible unless they have their own 501(c)3. What you can do is donate to us and tell us where you want your donation to go. That is as good as donating to a shelter (except for the delay) because we never deduct costs or PayPal fees. Every penny you specify will go where you want it to go. It is permitted for shelters to use our 501(c)3 for fundraising. For example, they can do a fundraiser at PetSmart or PetCo under our umbrella. Then that organization sends the money raised to us and we send it to the shelter. Thank you so much for all you do for the shelters and the ferrets! Blessings, Judith White President and Treasurer ~~~~~ Support Our Shelters ~~~~~ 100 Walsh Road Lansdowne, PA 19050 610-626-6647 Helping the Shelters of the Ferret Mailing List www.SupportOurShelters.org Ask me how you can help a shelter near you. <[log in to unmask]> Tax-Deductible Donations through PayPal to: <[log in to unmask]> 501(c)3 non-profit Tax ID: 23-3062176 [Posted in FML 5860]