1rst. Make sure your money goes to an organization that has proven to make what they say they do, to prevent your money for going down the drain. Because the money you give to charity is the money that usually goes to the government that they give you the opportunity to direct yourself.. If you are paying taxes you spect to see results.. 2nd. I you get a receipt you can use it for your tax report, and will be deducted.. 3rd. Be specially careful to ghost Charity's.. 4th. If you don't get a receipt, and your are certain it goes to a good cause, the feeling of satisfaction will be your biggest reward.. GIVE TO THOSE WHO ARE IN GREATEST NEED, WITHOUT SPECTING TO RECEIVE ANYTHING IN RETURN, AND IF YOU GET SOMETHING BACK FEEL GRATEFUL TO GOD! Have a great charity gift!