To deduct a contribution to a charitable organization, the organization could be any one of the following except
A)A war veterans' organization
B)A corporation operated for scientific purposes
C)A nonprofit volunteer fire company
D)A needy family
E)A state-supported university

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While donations to a needy family may certainly be charitable and worthy of support, the contribution would not be deductible for tax purposes. Donations must be made to qualified charitable organizations in order to be deductible on a tax return. The other options listed (war veterans' organization, corporation operated for scientific purposes, nonprofit volunteer fire company, state-supported university) are all examples of qualified charitable organizations.

To Deduct a Contribution to a Charitable Organization, the Organization