Is Lifesong for Orphans tax deductible?

Lifesong for Orphans is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt . Donations are final once receipted.

What is the IRS deduction for foster children?

Update for 2022: Foster children younger than 19 who lived with you for more than half of the year could qualify you for the Child Tax Credit . You didn't have to provide more than 50% of their support, either—as long as you housed the child for the majority of the year, you could claim the credit.

What kind of child expenses are tax deductible?

If you itemize, you can deduct these expenses: Bad debts. Canceled debt on home. Capital losses. Donations to charity. Gains from sale of your home. Gambling losses. Home mortgage interest. Income, sales, real estate and personal property taxes. More items...

Are bequests to charities tax deductible?

In general, there is an unlimited deduction of charitable bequests against the value of an estate , making it a powerful tool for reducing estate tax. It is possible for an estate to deduct charitable bequests of not only cash, but also property such as real estate, stock, IRAs, autos and other assets.

Are failed adoption expenses tax deductible?

Yes if it is a US adoption and you had qualified adoption expenses. It is treated as a non-finalized adoption, and you must wait one year after you incur the expenses. So, if you had expenses for an adoption in 2023 but the adoption has failed, you claim them with your 2024 taxes, typically filed in early 2025 .

What baby items are tax deductible?

Your expenses related to the birth of your child may also be included in your list of deductions and the same applies to breast pumps and other supplies to assist with lactation. Post-natal medical expenses for both mother and child are also potential deductions.

Are adopt a family gifts tax deductible?

All Adopt-a-Family gifts and donations are tax-deductible . Our tax ID is 94-1156622. Please keep your receipts so you can attached those to the letter for tax purposes. You will receive a thank you card in January describing your participation in the program.

Lifesong Grants & Loans (2024)

every child
deserves the love of a family

Money Should Never Be The Reason A Child Doesn’t Have A Family

38%

38% of practicing Christians have seriously considered adoption.

5%

However, only 5% of practicing Christians have actually adopted.

38%

38% of practicing Christians have seriously considered adoption.

5%

However, only 5% of practicing Christians have actually adopted.

Why Only 5%?

Common Reasons That Keep People From Adopting

“It’s too expensive”

“The process is too intimidating”

“There is too much paperwork”

We Can Help

Through adoption financial assistance, like matching grants, interest-free loans, and adoption crowdfunding pages, we help you bridge the gap in adoption fundraising

Adoption Grants

We award dollar-for-dollar adoption matching grants which act as a catalyst in raising further funds for homestudy-ready families. As donations come in for specific families, adoption matching grant money becomes available.

Interest-free Loans

We offer interest-free loans through covenant agreements where adopting families repay the loan through manageable monthly or annual payments.

Fundraising Support

We equip you with an adoption fundraising kit. The resulting process allows friends and family who wish to support your adoption to receive tax-deductions for their donations on behalf of your adoption. Tools available include: letter-writing kit, online fundraising through mySTORY, and Gobena Coffee fundraising.

Crowdfunding Pages

We provide mySTORY access—a free online giving platform exclusively for approved families. Donations tie directly into a specific family’s Lifesong Family Fund Account and make it easy for families to share their story publicly.

We help guide you through the fundraising process, keeping it simple so you can focus on bringing your child home.

Through Lifesong

As always, 100% of what you raise goes to bringing your child home.

Lifesong administrative costs are already covered, so every penny of received donations will go to help fund your adoption.

HOW THE 100% PLEDGE WORKS

Your supporters can make tax-deductible gifts to your adoption

Because Lifesong is a 501(C)3 non-profit ministry.

You can access free, simple fundraising tools

Every approved family can use our simple fundraising tools, including crowdfunding pages that directly tie into their adoption account.

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To Receive Adoption Financial Assistance

Upon completion of your homestudy, you are eligible to apply for adoption funding. Complete and submit an application requesting a matching grant or interest-free loan along with fundraising support.

GET STARTED

It’s completely free. As always, 100% of what you raise goes to bringing your child home.

“God poured into our family through His people and through Lifesong to help provide for our adoptions.“
MICHAEL & SUZANNE

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What Our Families Are Saying

“We are so thankful for the community, resources, and experience Lifesong brings to families entering the adoption journey! Rather than having to reinvent the wheel, we were able to partner with Lifesong which was a tremendous blessing!”
BRIAN & JOY
Matching Grant Recipient • Adopted from Burundi

READ THEIR STORY

“We were notified we had received a matching grant just as our dossier was logged in China! We were overjoyed by this wonderful gift God had provided by placing it on someone else’s heart to provide financial support to our family.”
JENNIFER & BRIAN
Matching Grant Recipient • Adopted from China

READ THEIR STORY

“Our family is forever grateful that God blessed us with the gift of Lifesong being part of our adoption journey. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, but we felt cared for when the adoption process got hard and we truly needed prayer for our family.”
DANIEL & TIFFANY
Matching Grant Recipients • Adopted from Bulgaria

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“We were so humbled for a second time to receive a matching grant through Lifesong which allowed us to raise $13,000… I love that Lifesong managed the donations for us, providing accountability to make sure it was used to cover qualified adoption expenses. Also, the free mySTORY crowdfunding platform was a great way to help people give easily online.”
JASON & LEIGH RAE
Matching Grant Recipient • Adopted from China

READ THEIR STORY

Help more Families Adopt

Be a Part of Their Story

When you give to support adoption, you help families bring their children home.

GIVE THE GIFT OF FAMILY

Adoption Resources

We want to support you on your adoption journey. Find practical ideas and encouragement before, during, and after your adoption is finalized.

FIND ENCOURAGEMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers you are looking for.

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Other Fundraising Ideas That Work With Lifesong

Two great Fundraisers we Recommend

Gobena Coffee

Sell coffee, raise money.

Sell ethically sourced, freshly roasted coffee from around the world and fund your adoption.

LEARN MORE

Both Hands

A Different kind of adoption fundraiser

Help a widow and fund your adoption at the same time.

LEARN MORE

We Partner With Ministries Across the World to Serve Adoptive Families

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Lifesong Grants & Loans (2024)

every child
deserves the love of a family

every child
deserves the love of a family

38%

5%

38%