Most people make charitable contributions because

it makes them feel good when they do.

it makes them look good in the community.

they want to avoid paying personal income tax.

Charitable contributions come in many forms, including all of the following EXCEPT

paying someone to work in your place.

Which of the following provides the MOST reliable information about a charitable organization?

Checking out the organization on one of the philanthropy Web sites such as guidestar.org.

Speaking with the president or director about the mission of the organization.

Visiting the organization’s Web site.

Reading the materials mailed out by the organization.

Organizations tend to view volunteer workers as

valued members of the team to accomplish the organization’s mission.

extra help that will do whatever the paid employees do not want to do.

nuisances who get in the way of doing “real” work.

people who show up once in awhile to help out as needed.

Sarah wants to volunteer at a local food bank. Before starting, she should

visit with the manager about their needs and how she can help.

talk with the manager to explain what she wants to do.

make an appointment with the manager to explain her skills.

walk in an announce she is there to volunteer.

Being classified as a non-profit means an organization is

a legal entity that provides services without commercial or monetary gain.

any organization that collects donations to help others.

a legal entity that provides services to the community.

any organization that provides benefits to the community.

Following are several tips about making contributions to organizations. Which of the following is NOT recommended?

If you get an e-mail asking for money, only send a check or ask if they take credit cards.

Avoid responding to telemarketers who call asking for contributions.

Do not make donations in “cans” or “jars” sitting next to cash registers.

Listen or read carefully to understand the organization’s name; it could be a “sound alike” organization instead of the one you want to support.

PFL #14 Charitable Giving

Authored by Vicki Droddy

Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

An organization that is more focused on the service it provides than on making money is a _____ organization.

nonprofit

poorly managed

for-profit

bankrupt

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Before volunteering for an organization,

ask how much they will pay you.

make sure they know you are busy and you will work when you have nothing else to do.

make sure you can keep your commitment to them.

ask if they have other volunteers your age.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which one of these statements is good advice to follow when evaluating a charitable organization?

If you get an e-mail from an organization you do not know, click on the link in the e-mail to find out more information.

Check out an organization’s mission before making a donation.

Be sure the president or director of the organization is well paid before making a donation.

Contribute only to organizations using professional fundraisers.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

You can go online to check out charitable organizations at which of the following Web sites?

Guidestart.com

Gradstare.com

Guidestar.org

Giftgivers.org

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Depending upon your level of income, you

have the right to deduct all of your donations from your personal income tax.

can avoid paying any personal income taxes if you donate enough money to charitable organizations.

may be able to deduct all or part of your donations from your personal income taxes.

may need to increase deductions to offset the cost of making cash contributions to charitable organizations.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Charitable contributions

should be a part of your budget or monthly spending plan.

are a personal matter and should not be included in a budget or financial plan.

have a negative impact on your budget and should be avoided.

Should be a low priority unless you have a lot of money to throw around.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In-kind contributions refers to

giving your time to charitable organizations.

giving to people when working with charitable organizations.

donating things you do not need to an organization.

donating items of value to the receiving organization.

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