IUA Association Donations
Preserving IGBO traditions while building inclusive partnerships that benefit Chicagoland and Igboland.
Ikwuano Umuahia Association (IUA), Chicago is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Igbo heritage while building meaningful connections across cultures.
Donations to IUA are fully tax deductible as a “Charitable Donation”.
We educate Chicagoland residents on the richness of Igbo culture while ensuring our traditions are preserved both here and in Nigeria, so the next generation can carry them forward.
Funds we raise not only support economic, educational, healthcare, and social development in Nigeria’s Igboland, but also benefit residents of Chicago through partnerships with local nonprofits and community organizations. In this way, IUA serves as a bridge: celebrating Igbo traditions while strengthening the broader community we call home.
Donate with Zelle
ZELLE OPTION #1: QR CODE
1. Open the bank app on your phone.
2. Click on the Zelle feature
3. Look for the option to scan. It’s typically next to “Pay” and “Request”
4. Tap the ‘scan image’ and a frame will pop up
5. Position the QR code on this page within the frame
6. A page will pop up confirming that Ikwuano/Umuahia uses this code
7. Click “OK” and choose how much you want to send
(If the amount is over $250, please contact us after your donation is complete for a donation receipt, which is required when claiming your tax deduction)
8. Be sure to put your name in the memo section
ZELLE OPTION #2: EMAIL
To donate directly to IUA Chicago, please use the email address:
iuadonations@gmail.com
Additional Tax Donation Information
- Itemize deductions: You can only claim a tax deduction for charitable donations if you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, rather than taking the standard deduction.
- Get a written acknowledgment: For any single contribution of $250 or more (cash or property), you must obtain a written acknowledgment from the charity. This must include the organization’s name, the contribution amount or description of non-cash property, and a statement on whether any goods or services were provided in return.
- Deducting the right amount: Your tax deduction is limited to the amount of your contribution that exceeds the value of any goods or services you received in return. For example, if you pay $100 for a charity dinner with a fair market value of $40, your deduction is limited to $60.
- Valuing non-cash donations: If you donate property, you can generally deduct its fair market value. For non-cash gifts exceeding $500, you must file Form 8283. If the value is over $5,000, you need a qualified appraisal and must complete Section B of Form 8283.
- Limits on deductions: The IRS places annual limits on how much you can deduct. For cash donations to public charities, you can generally deduct up to 60% of your adjusted gross income.