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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest Christian sports organization in America. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why donate noncash items?
Did you know that according to the IRS, an estimated $52 billion of noncash items are donated each year? A large portion of U.S. wealth is located within our assets--things we own--and by donating these items donors are able to take advantage of tax benefits (please consult your tax advisor) as well as help support their favorite nonprofit. In an economy where cash seems to be disappearing, it has become increasingly harder to donate by direct means of cash. Donating noncash is a creative way to continue to support charities and allow them to do what they have been called to do.

Who is iDonate?
iDonate is a liquidation service provider for charitable organizations. We assist nonprofits in creating new ways for their donors to continue to support their organization through the gifting and liquidating of noncash gifts. iDonate assists by arranging everything from the pickup or shipping of the donation, turning the donation into cash, and then sending proceeds minus our fees to the nonprofit. Our goal is to make the process of donating noncash gifts easy for both the donor and the charity.

How much money from the sale of my donation goes to the charity?
iDonate's goal is to get as much money as possible to the charities. iDonate deducts selling costs plus our iDonate fee, which is based on the asset type, and the rest goes to the charity.

How can I donate my vehicle? What should I expect?
The first step is to click on the vehicle icon on the upper left-hand side of this page; it will direct you to our vehicle donation form. Someone from iDonate will contact you within two business days to answer your questions and to gather any additional information iDonate needs. After iDonate determines the approximate market value of your vehicle, you will be given the option to continue with the donation or cancel. If you choose to continue, iDonate will make arrangements for pickup of your vehicle and the title. You will then receive a gift-in-kind receipt as well as any other IRS documentation needed. After the vehicle has been sold, proceeds will be sent to iDonate, who will then take out our fees and any selling costs and send the remainder to the designated charity.

What information do I need before I begin the vehicle donation form?
iDonate recommends that you fill out the donation form with your vehicle's title in front of you. You will need the following information: year of vehicle, make, model, VIN, mileage, and any repairs needed. iDonate will ask for the address and contact information for pickup of the vehicle.

What kinds of vehicles can I donate?
You can donate cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, most heavy equipment, and even planes. Not on this list? Contact iDonate at 1-877-89-SHARE (1-877-897-4273) or 913-538-7850.

Do you pick up vehicles anywhere in the United States?
Yes. We pick up vehicles anywhere in the contiguous 48 states.

Do I have to pay anything to donate my vehicle?
No. iDonate picks up and sells your vehicle at no cost to you.

Do I need to be with the vehicle when it is picked up?
No. In most cases you will not need to be present when your vehicle is picked up.

When can I discontinue my insurance?
You can discontinue your insurance after your vehicle has been picked up.

Do I have to have a title in order to donate my vehicle?
Yes. You need to have a title with no outstanding liens. The owner listed on the title will be the name on the gift-in-kind receipt.

How should I sign the title?
You should sign your title exactly as your name appears on the title. If there are two names joined by "AND", both of the individuals will need to sign. If there are two names joined by "OR", only one of the individuals needs to sign. Be careful-titles with white-out or cross-outs cannot be accepted. Also, you may want to check with your state's motor vehicle department to see if your state has other requirements to complete the transfer.

How much is my vehicle worth?
iDonate recommends the average trade-in or low retail values from www.NadaGuides.com to give you a general idea of what your vehicle is worth. (Values on this site are often over-inflated for vehicles over 20 years old.) Most vehicles will be auctioned, so iDonate often does not get quite as much as the listed value. Occasionally, we get more.

How much money goes to the charity I designated?
iDonate's passion is to give as much money as possible to your designated charity. iDonate deducts sales costs (including towing, repairs, dealer commission, etc.) and an iDonate fee (20%), and the rest goes to charity.

How much can I deduct on my taxes?
As of 2005 you can only deduct the gross sale price of your vehicle. However, there is one exception: if your vehicle sells for $500 or less, you can claim the fair market value up to $500. iDonate strongly recommends that you consult your tax advisor on all tax issues as tax laws change frequently and iDonate cannot provide tax or legal advice.

Where can I find more IRS information about vehicle donations?
iDonate recommends that you start with IRS Publication 4303. Other publications that may be of interest are 526, 561, and 1771.

What are the benefits of donating my vehicle?
iDonate makes it easy to help your designated charity by donating your vehicle. iDonate has your vehicle picked up in just a few days from the donation offer so you don't have to pay for towing. Then iDonate sells it so you don't have to spend time negotiating with strangers. The net proceeds from the sale go to benefit the charity, and you as the donor get to claim a tax deduction. It is a win-win for everyone!

How can I donate my boat? What should I expect?
The first step is to click on the boat icon on the upper left hand side of this page; it will direct you to our boat donation form. Someone from iDonate will contact you within two business days to answer any questions and to gather any additional information iDonate needs. After iDonate determines the market value of your boat you will be given the option to continue with the donation or cancel. If you choose to continue with your donation, arrangements will be provided for pickup of your boat and the title. Then you will be sent a gift-in-kind receipt as well as any other IRS documentation needed. After the boat has been sold, iDonate will take out our fees and any selling costs and send the remainder to the designated charity.

What information do I need before I begin the boat donation form?
iDonate recommends that you fill out the donation form with your boat's title in front of you. You will need the following information: year of boat, make, model, HP of the motor, hours on the motor, serial numbers for the hull, motor, and trailer (where applicable), and any repairs needed. iDonate will ask for the location and contact information for pickup of the boat.

Do you pick up boats anywhere in the United States?
Yes. We pick up boats anywhere in the contiguous 48 states.

Do I have to pay anything to donate my boat?
No. iDonate picks up and sells your boat at no cost to you. If you are paying rental dock fees, you may be asked to cover those fees until the boat can be sold. Otherwise, those fees will be included in the selling costs and subtracted from the amount sent to the designated charity.

Do I need to be with the boat when it is picked up?
No. In most cases you will not need to be present when your boat is picked up.

Do I have to have a title in order to donate my boat?
Yes. You need to have a title with no outstanding liens. The name listed on the title will be the name on the gift-in-kind receipt.

How should I sign the title?
You should sign your title exactly as your name appears. If there are two names joined by "AND", both of the individuals will need to sign. If there are two names joined by "OR", only one of the individuals needs to sign. Be careful-titles with white-out or cross-outs cannot be accepted. Also, you may want to check with your state's motor vehicle department to see if your state has other requirements to complete the transfer.

How much is my boat worth?
iDonate recommends the average trade-in or low retail values from www.NadaGuides.com to give you a general idea of what your boat is worth. Most boats will be auctioned, so iDonate often does not get quite as much as the listed value. Occasionally, we get more.

How much money goes to the charity I designated?
iDonate's passion is to give as much money as possible to your designated charity. iDonate deducts sales costs (including towing, repairs, dealer commission, etc.) and an iDonate fee (20%), and the rest goes to charity.

How much can I deduct on my taxes?
As of 2005 you can only deduct the gross sale price of your boat. However there is one exception: if your boat sells for $500 or less, you can claim the fair market value up to $500. iDonate recommends that you consult your tax advisor on all tax questions as tax laws change frequently and iDonate cannot provide tax or legal advice.

Where can I find more IRS information about boat donations?
iDonate recommends that you start with IRS Publication 4303. Other publications that may be of interest are 526, 561, and 1771.

What are the benefits of donating my boat?
iDonate makes it easy to help your designated charity by donating your boat. iDonate has your boat picked up in just a few days from the donation offer so you don't have to pay for towing. Then iDonate sells it so you don't have to spend time negotiating with strangers. The net proceeds from the sale go to benefit the charity, plus you as the donor get to claim a tax deduction. It is a win-win for everyone!

How can I donate cell phones? What should I expect?
iDonate recommends that you collect around 25 cell phones before starting the donation process. The first step is to click on the cell phone icon on the upper left-hand side of this page; it will direct you to our cell phone donation form. Someone from iDonate will contact you within two business days with shipping information. After the cell phones have been sold, iDonate will then take out our fees and any selling costs, and the remainder will go to the designated charity.

What information do I need before I begin the cell phone donation form?
The form is pretty simple. We will ask for your contact information and the approximate number of phones you plan to send.

Do you accept all types of cell phones?
Yes. iDonate accepts all types of cell phones.

Will I receive a tax receipt for my cell phone donation?
No. All donations accepted are from box collections; therefore, according to the IRS, we are not required to receipt individuals. For more information please refer to your tax advisor.

How much money goes to the charity I designated?
iDonate strives to get the maximum value to the charity in all liquidations. After selling costs and iDonate fees are taken out, the net proceeds go to the designated charity. Currently, iDonate averages around $3.50 per phone back to charity.

What are the benefits of donating cell phones?
According to the EPA, over 130 million cell phones are retired annually, and over 500 million phones have accumulated in desk drawers, storerooms, and other storage, awaiting eventual disposal. Unfortunately, too many phones are disposed of in our landfills. Typically, cell phones are used only 1.5 years before being replaced, and less than 1% of the millions of cell phones retired and discarded annually are recycled. Not only are you able to help your charity by donating your phone, but you are also able to help keep our environment clean. Our liquidators use safe resale or disposal procedures that benefit the environment while creating money back to nonprofits.

Can my real estate benefit charity?
By giving a home, farm land, undeveloped ground, or commercial property, you can support your favorite charity. iDonate works with Helping Hands Support, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity, to take gifts of real estate, liquidate them, and give the proceeds to a charity (or charities) you designate. If you decide to offer a gift of real estate, iDonate will research the property to make sure the gift is in the best interests of the giver and the charity. This means iDonate will look at the marketability, title history, and unique characteristics of the property. Once the gift is accepted, iDonate prepares all transfer paperwork, then works to sell the property and maximize the dollars going to the designated ministry.

Why should I consider a gift of real estate?
iDonate provides a turn-key solution to turn your property into financial support for your favorite charity. iDonate handles all the transfer paperwork and coordinates the sale of the property, forwarding the net proceeds to your designated charity. Appreciated real estate makes a great tax-advantaged gift because the you can typically receive two key benefits: (1) a current-year tax deduction for the full fair market value of the property; and (2) no capital gains taxes are paid on the sale of the property. Please consult with your tax advisor for information on how these benefits apply to your situation.

What types of real estate will iDonate accept?
iDonate will accept a real estate gift if all of the following conditions are met: 1. Fair market value is more than $50,000; 2. If the property is zoned commercial or is farmland, the Phase 1 environmental report comes out clean; 3. There is no debt on the property; and 4. After the donation, iDonate will be the sole owner of an undivided interest in the property. In other words, the donor can subdivide his property and give a complete interest in one of the parcels, but we prefer not to accept property where we will be co-tenants with others. iDonate would prefer not to accept property that is subject to a rental agreement unless there is reasonable certainty that the property will sell within one month. We will consider deviating from these standards on a case-by-case basis.

What other preconditions must be satisfied before a proposed gift of real estate?
iDonate must obtain an Ownership & Encumbrance Report and/or title insurance at the donor's expense. iDonate will talk to a real estate agent in the area to determine marketability of the property.

What are the first steps? What should I expect?
Real estate donations can be started by clicking on the Real estate icon on the upper left-hand side of the page. The form asks for general information. Someone will contact you to arrange a call with iDonate to discuss your real estate offer as well as any documentation needed to process your donation.

What information do I need before I begin the real estate donation form?
You will need the following information: location of property, short legal description, name or names of owners listed on Warranty Deed as well as their contact information. What documents will iDonate need to process the gift? 1. O&E report/title insurance 2. Donor Packet completed 3. Copy of donor's current a. Deed b. List of utilities and associated costs c. Copy of the rental agreement(s), if applicable 4. Gift Agreement between donor and Helping Hands Support, Inc. 5. Deed to Helping Hands Support, Inc and associated closing documents 6. Phase I environmental survey for farmland or commercial property

What information will I need to send to iDonate before the real estate can be transferred out of my name?
iDonate will send you a donor's packet after the initial conference call for you to complete and send back to iDonate. iDonate will use this information to prepare a deed. After the deed is signed, notarized, and sent back to iDonate it will be filed with the appropriate county.

What documents do I need to get a tax deduction?
1. Appraisal performed by a qualified appraiser 2. Form 8283 signed by the appraiser and Helping Hands Support, Inc. 3. Gift receipt 4. iDonate recommends you consult with your tax advisor; iDonate cannot give tax or legal advice.

When will I receive a receipt for my donation?
Helping Hands Support, Inc. will send a gift-in-kind receipt to you after the deed has been recorded with Helping Hands as the new owner. Also Helping Hands will complete any other IRS paperwork such as the 8283 at your request. Your appraiser must sign the 8283 before Helping Hands will sign.

Who owns the property while iDonate looks for a buyer?
iDonate collaborates with Helping Hands Support, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity, which will own the property while iDonate lists and sells the property.

What costs am I responsible for when I donate real estate?
iDonate also requests that the donor cover all transaction fees, closing costs, recording fees, the listing agent's fee, and the buyer's agent fee, if applicable. The donor may cover this cost by donating cash to Helping Hands Support, Inc, a 501(c)(3) public charity, or by allowing these costs to be taken out of the proceeds, reducing the cash going to charity. In addition, iDonate asks the donor to cover insurance and property taxes during the period of ownership by Helping Hands Support, Inc. If there is not a potential buyer, iDonate requests the donor to make an additional tax-deductible cash contribution at the time of the gift to cover one year's worth of these costs.

How much money goes to the charity I designated?
iDonate's passion is to give as much money as possible to your designated charity. We deduct sales and closing costs and an iDonate fee and the rest goes to your designated charity. To cover iDonate's time in preparing legal documents and transferring title, iDonate fees are as follows with a minimum fee of $2500: Fee Structure: Tier 1 - $50,000 - $100,000 - 8% Tier 2 - $100,000 - $200,000 - 7% Tier 3 - $200,000 - $300,000 - 6%

How much can I deduct on my taxes?
Usually your deduction is equal to the fair market value of your gift at the time of transfer, but as with all gifts, there are always unique aspects to a person's situation or a gift, so you should check with your financial advisor. Fair market value is determined by a qualified appraisal and must be performed no earlier than 60 days before the gift. Appraisal guidelines can be found at http://www.irs.gov/publications/p561/ar02.html#d0e1653.

Where can I find more IRS information about real estate donations?
iDonate recommends IRS Publications 526, 561, and 1771.

How can I donate inventory? What should I expect?
Begin by clicking on the upper left-hand side on the inventory button. Fill out the inventory donation form and someone from iDonate will contact you within two business days to answer your questions and obtain any other information needed. It may take iDonate several days to research the market and determine whether or not we will be able to accept your donation. If iDonate is able to move forward with your donation, we will put together a sales plan and contact you to discuss the plan as well as shipping arrangements. Once the inventory has shipped, you will receive a gift-in-kind receipt for use with your taxes. After liquidation of the inventory, iDonate will forward the net proceeds to the charity you designated. Note that most inventory is sold on a liquidation market.

What information do I need before I begin the inventory donation form?
iDonate requests the brand and model, amount, age, condition, and whether the inventory is new or used. You won't need an inventory list to fill out the form, but iDonate will probably ask you for one when we call.

Do I have to pay anything to donate inventory?
Once the inventory is in iDonate's hands, we handle all the sales costs and then forward the net proceeds to the charity you designated. However, iDonate will probably ask you to cover the shipping so that it does not decrease the amount sent to the charity.

How much money goes to the charity I designated?
iDonate's passion is to give as much money as possible to your favorite charity. iDonate deducts sales cost and an iDonate fee, and the rest goes to the charity.

How much can I deduct on my taxes?
You can claim the smaller of the inventory's fair market value on the date of contribution or its basis. iDonate recommends that you direct all tax questions regarding inventory donations to your tax advisor.

Where can I find more IRS information about inventory donations?
iDonate recommends IRS Publications 526, 561, and 1771.

What are the benefits of donating my inventory?
iDonate makes it easy to remove your overstock and help your designated charity. iDonate deals with the liquidators. The net proceeds from the sale go to benefit your designated charity and you get to claim a tax deduction.

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