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donation

[doh-ney-shuhn] / doʊˈneɪ ʃən /


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Under the new rules, that person wouldn’t be able to deduct $5,000 of their 2026 donation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Does a donation app’s ease foster giving or create further distance?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Herrero said the shipment was just "another donation" by Cuba's Russian ally, but he doubted that Moscow wanted to subsidize the Cuban economy in the long term.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Meanwhile, his commitment to being a values-driven business drew supporters, who began to donate supplies, and books—so many books, in fact, that every book he sold came via charitable donation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“Sorry, I can’t afford it,” I say, “but would you like to make a donation to children who don’t have a place to sleep tonight?”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle