buzzer Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Hi, I'd like to donate a pretty large amount of recording and musical equipment to a qualified charity (i.e. recognized and accepted by the US IRS). It is too much of a hassle to sell, and I thought some school kids or someone could use it. Some of it is pretty good stuff, not junk, but very classic gear. There are also some good books in English. I searched a long time on Google - and it isn't the kind of thing that springs out at you. If any Americans know about this subject, and have any solutions, please let me know. It would be helpful if I could contact these places (if any exist) before Dec.31, it would be most helpful. But it would be helpful after the new year as well. Thanks, Buzzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannascuba Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Hi, Not sure if they (The Mercy Center) has use for such equipment, but can call the number below and ask them. The Human Development Foundation 100/11 Kae-ha Klong Toey 4, Dhamrongratthaphiphat Rd., Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand. Phone: (662) 671-5313 Fax: (662) 671-7028 E-mail: [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web site : www.mercycentre.org For more information about us or making a donation, please call: (662) 671-5313 US Residents may donate through the Human Development & Children Foundation: Foundation Secretary, Charlene McNabb Five Concourse Parkway Suite 900, Atlanta GA 30328 Phone: (770) 329-4935 Website: www.hdcf.org. HD&CF is registered as a 501c3 non-profit, tax-exempt public charity in the US since 1999. All staff are volunteers and the total amount of donations flows through to the Human Development Foundation in Bangkok. UK Residents may donate through the Mercy Centre UK, a registered UK charity: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianguygil Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Another alternative (why not give to both!) is the PDA run by Khun Meechai - yes, Mr Condom. As with Father Joe he is pragmatic, effective and eithical. Their link for the US entity is ttp://www.pdi-global.org/how2donate.asp Edited December 20, 2010 by ianguygil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Give ThaVisa member "jazzbo" a PM. I think he operates a 501©(3) organization benefitting the blind here in Thailand. One would think audio equipment might be especially useful to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailandbluegrass Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Hey I'm a picker lol. if you have any mandolins, banjos etc you wanna give away hehe. Is the reason you need a firm that is accepted by the US IRS for reasons of a tax break for you? If so I'm sure any of these places would write you a receipt to show your IRS? If your in Bkk and just wanna jam one day let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzer Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 Thanks to all of you who replied to this. The ones with strong ties to the US might just work. I read through the qualifications years ago and they are tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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