Donate to Amici d’Italia

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This page is currently being developed and tested. Online donations are not yet active. The information below demonstrates the proposed donation options and explains how different types of contributions may be treated for federal tax purposes.

Giving Back

Support Amici d’Italia

Your generosity helps Amici d’Italia Lodge #2791 strengthen our Italian-American community, support educational opportunities, assist charitable causes, and continue the traditions and activities that bring our members together. Please choose how you would like your contribution to be used.

501(c)(8)

Support Lodge Activities

Amici d’Italia Lodge #2791 — Fraternal Organization

Support the programs and activities that make our Lodge a vibrant part of the Italian-American community, including cultural programs, member activities, community gatherings, Lodge operations, and other fraternal activities.

Contributions used for the Lodge’s general fraternal activities are generally not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income-tax purposes. However, federal law allows contributions to certain qualifying fraternal organizations to be deductible when the contribution is used exclusively for qualifying charitable purposes.

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Charitable Giving

Support Scholarships & Charities

Charitable & Educational Purposes

Help us invest in education and give back to our community. Contributions designated for this purpose support scholarships, educational initiatives, charitable organizations, and other qualifying philanthropic programs.

Contributions made to a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization are generally eligible for a charitable tax deduction, subject to applicable IRS rules and the donor’s individual circumstances.

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Understanding the Difference

Amici d’Italia supports both fraternal activities and charitable purposes. Federal tax law treats these types of contributions differently.

501(c)(8) — Fraternal

501(c)(8) applies to qualifying fraternal beneficiary societies operating under the lodge system. These organizations are federally tax-exempt, but that does not mean every contribution made to them is automatically tax-deductible.

Contributions supporting ordinary Lodge or fraternal activities generally are not charitable deductions. In certain circumstances, however, contributions may qualify when they are used exclusively for qualifying charitable purposes.

501(c)(3) — Charitable

501(c)(3) applies to organizations operated for charitable, educational, religious, scientific, and other qualifying purposes.

Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations are generally eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions, subject to applicable federal tax rules and the donor’s individual circumstances.

Separating these donation choices helps ensure that your contribution is directed to the purpose you intend and allows the Lodge to properly account for the different types of support it receives.

Testing Notice: This donation page is currently being tested and is not yet accepting active online contributions.

Tax deductibility depends on the receiving organization, the purpose and use of the contribution, and the donor’s individual circumstances. Please consult your tax adviser regarding the deductibility of your contribution.