The IRS allows you to deduct donations to 501(c)(3) organizations like USC minus the cost of any of the items or services that were received. Consult with your accountant or tax preparer to be sure about what you can and can not deduct. The following is a list of the various Chamber Day events and their donation amounts to the Chamber:
Chamber Day Boat:
Donation to Chamber - $115 per Boat Spot
In-Person Chamber Evening Seat:
Donation to Chamber - $85 per Seat
Very Generous Diver (V.G.D.) Spot:
Donation to Chamber - $40 per Spot
Virtual Chamber Evening "Seat":
Donation to Chamber - $95 per "Seat"
Flying Dutchman:
Donation to Chamber - $95 per spot
Chamber Challenge:
Donation to Chamber - Entire amount of donation
If you sign up on-line your sign-up confirmation will show the amount you can claim as a donation for tax purposes.
The USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber is dedicated to diving safety and treatment of Southern California diving casualties and is part of USC, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, FIC 95-1642394, CGEC ONAF5