Frequently Asked Questions about Giving
Is my Rebecca Center contribution tax-deductible?
I can't afford to give to The Rebecca Center.
How much of my contribution actually goes to help people?
I don't know how much to contribute.
I don't use The Rebecca Centers programs, so why should I contribute?
Is my Rebecca Center contribution tax deductible?
Yes, if you itemize. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 allows itemizers to deduct 100% of their charitable contributions on their tax return. There are, however, certain limitations in the major cash gift category - in any one calendar year you can only deduct gifts equal to 50% of your adjusted gross income and you can only deduct in-kind gifts equal to 30% of your adjusted gross income. Further questions should be addressed to your financial advisor.
I can't afford to give to The Rebecca Center.
You and your family are the only ones who can determine if you can afford to help. Charity does begin at home and there is no doubt that making ends meet is a common concern for many of us. However, when you give to The Rebecca Center, every gift. large or small makes a difference. Your gift can and will change lives! If your personal needs determine that you just can't contribute at this time, then you might consider donating something just as valuable, your time! Call us, if you would like to get involved. It will be the most rewarding time you'll spend!
How much of my contribution actually goes to help people?
For individual donors, every dollar donated to The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy is directed to services.
I don't know how much to contribute.
How much you should give to The Rebecca Center is a decision only you can make. The Rebecca Center believes that giving is a personal, private matter and that contributors should not be told how much they are expected to give. Remember, every gift, large or small, makes a difference!
I don't use The Rebecca Centers programs, so why should I contribute?
You can help make a difference in someone's life! What a wonderful thing to be able to give back, and help others.
The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy began in 1999 when certified music therapist John Carpente created Music for Living, an organization providing music therapy services to children with special needs and to persons afflicted with HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. In February of 2000, Music for Living developed an on-site, out-patient music therapy clinic in Melville, New York servicing special needs' children ages 3-15 with various disabilities.
In 2001, Music for Living incorporated as a non-profit organization and became "The Rebecca Center, Inc." and in 2002 received its 501(c) 3 non-profit status. In June 2002, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy dramatically expanded its services by opening a music therapy clinic on the campus of Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York. The Molloy College facility is the first music therapy center in Nassau County.
Since 2002 The Rebecca Center, through outreach and its on-site clinic, has served hundreds of special needs people throughout Long Island and New York.
For more information, please email us at TRCinfo@molloy.edu.