Strengthen the alumni community. Support the College’s future. Understand how a qualifying gift may also benefit you.
Gifts to the National Alumni Association of Arkansas Baptist College (NAA / ABC) help strengthen the organization behind alumni reconnection, reliable records, communication, organized fundraising, and donor follow-up. Greater capacity helps the Association build sustained support for Arkansas Baptist College.
These are fundraising priorities, not guaranteed allocations. Confirm your gift’s accepted purpose with the office.
Explore our priority needs →The Association and Arkansas Baptist College are separate receiving entities. A gift to NAA / ABC supports the Association’s work; it is not automatically a direct gift to the College.
For direct College support or a specific approved fund, confirm the recipient, purpose, payment instructions, and acknowledgment arrangements before giving. Each organization controls the gifts it accepts, subject to any accepted restrictions.
Discuss your intended gift →A charitable deduction reduces the income on which your tax is calculated. It does not return your donation dollar for dollar, and some donors receive no additional tax savings.
Starting with tax year 2026, eligible individuals may deduct up to $1,000 in qualifying cash contributions, or $2,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly, to eligible charitable organizations. These are annual limits across qualifying gifts, not limits for each charity.
Noncash gifts and certain recipients, including donor-advised funds and supporting organizations, do not qualify for this particular deduction.
For 2026, charitable contributions generally must exceed 0.5% of adjusted gross income before an itemized charitable deduction is available. Other limits depend on the gift, recipient, and your circumstances.
For illustration, a $100 allowable deduction at a 22% marginal federal tax rate could reduce federal income tax by $22. This assumes the full $100 is deductible and reduces income taxed at that rate. It is not a personalized estimate.
IRS: 2026 charitable deduction changes ↗ · IRS: 2026 itemized deduction rules ↗
The Association’s legal name is National Alumni Association of Arkansas Baptist College, Inc., EIN 71-0760468. Its October 18, 1999 IRS letter documents historical 501(c)(3) recognition. That letter alone does not confirm current eligibility to receive deductible gifts. This website has not completed current-status verification.
Check the current IRS record and confirm eligibility with the office before relying on a deduction. The College’s status does not establish the Association’s status.
Contact Bobby Hannah Willis, Administrative Assistant to Alumni Leadership at (501) 231-7697. Confirm the receiving entity and its acknowledgment process. Please do not email Social Security numbers or tax returns.
IRS: donation records and requirements ↗No. A deduction may lower taxable income. Your actual savings depend on eligibility, filing method, tax rate, and applicable limits. A gift is not an investment promising a financial return.
Generally, only the amount above the fair market value of benefits received may qualify as a charitable contribution. For example, a $150 payment with a dinner valued at $50 leaves a potential charitable portion of $100, subject to other rules.
No. Treatment depends on the organization’s eligibility, benefits received, and the arrangement. Advertising or other business benefits can raise different tax questions. Ask the office for the details and consult your tax professional.
The value of your time or donated services is generally not deductible. Certain qualifying unreimbursed expenses may be deductible under separate rules. Keep records and ask your tax advisor.
Your employer may have a matching-gift program. Ask about eligibility and request the Association’s documentation from the office. A match is not guaranteed, and your employer’s contribution is not your personal deduction.
Discuss acceptance with the receiving organization before transferring assets. Different valuation, age, transfer, and reporting rules may apply. A qualifying direct IRA charitable distribution may receive special treatment but cannot also be claimed as a charitable deduction.
IRS Publication 526: charitable giving guidance ↗
General educational information reviewed November 1, 2026. Federal rules described here do not determine your eligibility or state tax treatment. Consult a qualified tax professional about your circumstances.
