| Charity
donation of rare stamp and coin collections, postal history,
fine art, antiques and estate jewelry, may be the best way to
receive value for your valuable collection, and at the same time donate
to
a worthwhile cause. There can be significant tax deduction advantages
to donating your antiques, philately, numismatic and rare collectibles
while having the satisfaction of knowing that our special kids'
lives have been enriched through your generosity to a children's
charity. We will provide payment for a certified, independent appraisal,
per IRS requirements, for donations over $5,000 value.
Please click on the donation form below to see instructions for
facilitating your donation. We are seeking items of considerable
worth (e.g., gold coins and rare stamps) that will have a ready market value for sale or auction,
benefiting our fund for special needs children.
Our
beneficiary organizations help
open new vistas and provide compassionate care for the medically,
educationally and developmentally challenged. Our affiliates
engage in research, provide services and access equipment for
special needs and disabled children.
Many of our special need children are from communities that
cannot afford the kind of one-on-one specialized care and expensive
equipment necessary for them to thrive. Your donation gift can benefit
those who need our help the most. |
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"Together,
we create a special world: a world of love, a kinder world,
a world that celebrates life and all of its challenges."
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We
will provide you with a tax verification receipt to assist you
in preparing your tax returns. You may deduct the full 'Fair
Market Value' of your collectibles as a charitable contribution.
This means that you do not have to realize any increase in value,
since the time of purchase, as capital gains. The definition
of Fair Market Value is "the price a collector would pay
if buying the material for his own collection", not the
lower price a dealer might offer if buying for resale. The IRS
article, 'Give for Good Measure', outlines how charitable giving
can lower
your tax bill.
Many donors use the current edition of Scott's catalogue to
assess the value of their rare stamps and stamp accumulations.
Values of rare coins can be accessed at Numismedia.com
Donations to SKF, as a 501 c (3) organization,
are fully tax deductible.
Please submit information about your donation so that we may
contact you to facilitate the process. |
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Consult your own tax advisor as to how donations may benefit
your individual financial situation. |
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Thank
you on behalf of our special kids!
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Special Events and News
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and awareness for a good cause!
…from sea to shining sea.”
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SKF
turns a little boy’s “fake’ money into real money!
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A special tape for special kids!
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Classmates give gifts that last a lifetime!
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Everybody needs a
special pal!
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Stamp
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