Originally Posted by
WMUTeach
Can we use those we donate to known non-profit organizations as a contribution if we have the appropriate record of the donation? Any one know? Of course then comes the question of the value of a contribution? Interesting post.
If you have receipts for the materials used in the donated quilts and a confirmation of the donation, then yes, they can be listed as charitable contributions. The value is the cost of materials only, not your time or 'expertise'.