'Tis the season for giving! There's a reason people make donations toward the end of the year, and it’s not just because donations give you a tax break (although it helps). The holidays are about the altruistic side of humanity. Taking care of family and friends and giving to others is the focus of the season.
But, before you make a monetary end-of-year donation or donate physical items this holiday season, there are some things you should know.