How Can I
Help?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central West
Virginia is non-profit organization dedicated to providing
mentors to children in North Central West Virginia. In
addition to funds from our local United Way offices, Big
Brothers Big Sisters relies on the support of our
community.
You can truly make a difference in the life of a
child. If you would like to make a monetary contribution
to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central West Virginia,
please contact
our office or you can mail your donation to:
BBBS
of North Central West Virginia, Inc.
500 Mylan Park, Suite 2
Morgantown, WV 26501
Please make checks payable to BBBS of North
Central West Virginia, Inc.
In-Kind
Donations
Do you have school supplies & backpacks, office
supplies, craft supplies or snacks for activities you would like
to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters? Please contact us!
FundRaisers
You and your corporation can help us in our
fundraising efforts by participating in and/or contributing to
our Fundraising activities. Fid out which Fundraisers are
currently being planned HERE.
Bequests
or Planned Giving
A planned gift allows a donor to contribute to BBBS over
a period of years or as part of an estate plan. Properly
designed, it can generate a charitable income tax deduction. It
can be designated for a specific purpose or provide unrestricted
support for BBBS's mission-directed activities. These gifts are
made in the form of trusts, bequests or endowments. To find out
more about planned gifts, contact us.
Recycle
for Kids’ Sake
Do you have any empty ink
cartridges from home, work, or friends. Bring them to our
office or call us and we can arrange for a pick up. These
cartridges can be recycled and the proceeds benefit children
living in North Central West Virginia. Cell phones are also
greatly appreciated.
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NIP Credits Now Available
The Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) was established by the
West Virginia Legislature in 1996 to increase charitable giving
to local non-profit organizations. The program allows 501(c)3
designated charitable organizations to apply for tax credit
vouchers. These organizations then distribute the vouchers to
businesses and individuals who contribute to the organizations.
By donating to approved NIP organizations, contributors can
support their communities and earn credits to reduce certain
West Virginia taxes. The NIP Credits are awarded to eligible
non-profit organizations through a grant process.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central WV has been awarded
$2,535.00 in NIP Credits. Credits are available to qualified to
donations as long as they last.
Eligible Donations:
Contributions accepted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of
NCWV can be in the form of cash, and stock. The minimum eligible
donation is $500.
What are the limitations of the Credits?:
There are three primary limitations of the use of the tax
credits:
1. The amount of credit allowable must be taken within a
five-year period, beginning with the tax year in which the
donation is made.
2. A donor may receive no more than $100,000 annually in NIP tax
credits
3. A donor cannot use NIP tax credit to reduce total tax
liability on any one tax by more than 50 percent annually.
Reducing Your Tax Liability:
Businesses and individuals who contribute to NIP
organizations are eligible to receive up to 50 percent of the
contributed amount (500/250, 1000/500) in the form of state tax
credits. Donors may use the credits to reduce liability for the
following West Virginia taxes:
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Corporate Net Income Tax
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Business Franchise Tax
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Personal Income Tax
For more information on NIP Credits go to the WV
Development Office website at:
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