Originally Posted by Mitty

This is not correct. Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) organization, which is the same as the American Red Cross. I assume the Salvation Army is also 501(c)(3), but I couldn't actually find where it said that on their site (I didn't spend more than a couple minutes looking at each organization's website).

A 501(c)(3) organization is (according to the IRS website https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-pr...rganizations):

To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operatedexclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.Organizations described in section 501(c)(3) are commonly referred to as charitable organizations. Organizations described in section 501(c)(3), other than testing for public safety organizations, are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with Code section 170.


When you read things on the internet and one person is saying one thing and another person is saying another thing about something FACTUAL, please just look it up yourself to find out who is correct instead of trying to decide based on who makes the better argument. In other words, don't believe me about this just because I said it, GOOGLE IT YOURSELF.

Edited to add: Emphasis all in the original from the IRS website