You can donate to the following organizations. The decision to donate is voluntary and will either reduce refund or increase your tax due. Your choice to donate is irrevocable; you cannot get a refund later. These donations may be itemized as charitable contribution deductions
on next year's income tax return. You may dontate to the following organizations:
NONGAME WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FUND
Contributions are used to ensure the conservation of nongame wildlife and their habitat in Idaho, to promote greater appreciation of wildlife, and to increase opportunities to view and enjoy “watchable” wildlife. Donations are used for a variety of projects including research on rare animals in an effort to better manage them so they don’t become threatened or endangered, construction of nest boxes and platforms to provide more homes for wildlife, educational programs and community projects, development of wildlife viewing sites throughout the state, informational brochures, and a nongame wildlife leaflet series available to the public and used by teachers. Contact the Department of Fish and Game at (208) 334-2920.
CHILDREN’S TRUST FUND/CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
Contributions are used to protect Idaho's most valuable resource -our children. The trust fund board, appointed by the governor and representing every region of our state, reviews applications annually and awards grants to grassroots, community-based child abuse prevention programs. Funded programs include parent education, voluntary home visitation for first-time parents, public awareness of the devastating consequences of child abuse, and child abuse prevention and child safety education in schools. Contact the Children's Trust Fund/Child Abuse Prevention at (208) 386-9317.
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