Donors' support is vital for ESR programs
Financial resources are shrinking as rising costs outpace funding from state and federal sources, which were cut by more than 2.5 percent in 2009. Each year it becomes more and more challenging to provide staff and resources to fully meet our consumers' needs.
Donations from individuals, like you, are vital to keeping the agency financially strong and able to meet the growing demand for services.
A gift at any level enables ESR to provide the support and services necessary so that people with developmental disabilities have the transportation, programming and support they need to participate fully in their community through gainful employment and integration opportunities.
How do I make my donation?
Online: http://www.givemn.org. Simply type ESR in the box that appears in the upper right of your screen, and you will be taken to ESR's page.
Mail: You may also send your donation to:
ESR
1754 Washington Avenue
Stillwater, MN 55082
Thank you for your support!
Basic tax guidelines
(ESR is not a tax expert; the following is not to be considered tax
advice. Before making any decisions on donations, we encourage you to
seek the advice of a financial manager or tax advisor.)
To be considered eligible for a tax deduction by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS), charitable giving (referred to here as "donation")
must meet the following criteria:
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The giver must make the donation to a nonprofit designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) corporation.
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The giver must intend to make the donation with no expectation of anything in return.
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The giver may designate how the donation is used, but may not control when the donation is used.
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The giver's right to receive goods/services in return for the donation reduces the amount of tax deduction by the value of the goods and services received
