Can an individual designate a gift to a specific project?
Yes. Individual donors can designate a donation toward a specific project if it is included in the NPH general budget or if the National board has passed a resolution to support a specific project. Education, food, and medical care are some of the largest projects at NPH where donations can be designated. Individual donors cannot designate donations outside of the general budget and receive a tax deduction. If a donor designates outside of what has been approved by the National board, the donation is not tax deductible according to the IRS regulations AND could also put our organization in jeopardy of maintaining our charitable status.
