It's tax time, and I was just wondering if donations to LAMBDA LEGAL are tax

[Mike 03]

deductibe or not. My receipt doesn't say either way.

Thanks.

[ferrous wheel]

1. Nope. Unfortunately.`

;-)

[Ms. Toad]

3. They are deductible

From their website: Lambda Legal is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions to Lambda Legal are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

2. No. It's a political organization.

You should have given your money to the Mormon church if you wanted to meddle in politics tax-free.

[Ms. Toad]

4. It is not a political organization

It's work is litigation, public education and advocacy on behalf of equality and civil rights for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV - not lobbying.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

5. Thanks for the correction!!!

I was assuming they were on par with HRC.

Makes my funny even less funny :(

[Ms. Toad]

6. 's okay

Lambda Legal provided legal counsel for the appeal on our second parent adoption - so we've been returning the favor with annual donations (and have been deducting them every year).

FWIW, HRC also has a 501(c)(3) "arm" to which tax deductible donations can be made - the HRC Foundation. Unless you go hunting for an alternative, Donations to HRC are generally go to the General Fund or PAC - and you are correct that those are not tax deductible. Equality Ohio - my sig org - has the same structure. The dual structure makes it possible to attract large donors who need the tax deduction and can be called on to support the non-political activities of the organization.