<p>Report Analyzes Charitable Giving Options</p>

Report Analyzes Charitable Giving Options

Indiana University School of Philanthropy

Independent Sector

Of five proposals to increase charitable giving, the most effective would be a nonrefundable 25 percent tax credit for non-itemizers, which would have the largest impact on money donated and the number of donor households, although it would also be the most expensive option, according to a report commissioned by Independent Sector.

<p>Of five proposals to increase charitable giving, the most effective would be a nonrefundable 25 percent tax credit for non-itemizers, which would have the largest impact on money donated and the number of donor households, although it would also be the most expensive option, according to a report commissioned by Independent Sector.</p>