GIVE

Online Giving: We have several options for you. You can:

  • Make a One-Time Donation;
  • Set-up Recurring/Monthly Donations– This is great for those who want to make pledge to support United Way and their local non-profit partners with their donations throughout the year, season, or however often you choose.
  • Choose the Round-Ups Option: You can now Round-Up all purchases you make with your debit/credit card! Once you set up this option, each purchase you make will use your “change” to go towards a donation. For example: If you spend $12.45 at a gas station, $.55 will be added to the accumulation total and will be sent as a donation at the end of the month. You can cap this option at a $ amount of your choice if you are wanting to stay within a certain budget. (Not only does this option just use your “change”, it also makes it easier to balance your checkbook by not having to deal with those pesky cents.)

Cash/Check: Drop off or mail donation to PO Box 212 Waverly, TN 37185.

Payroll Deduction: Simply ask your employer if this option is available. If not, feel free to sign up for monthly donations using one of our new online options (see above for more information).

United Way of Humphreys County is a registered 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization. All charitable contributions are tax-deductible. 

New Above-the-Line Deduction for Non-Itemizers for the 2026 Tax Year

Starting in 2026, a new federal tax rule will allow taxpayers who take the standard deduction to claim a tax deduction for charitable giving. This hasn’t been available in a few years, and even when it was available was much more modest. 

If you don’t itemize your taxes, you’ll now be able to deduct up to: 

  • $1,000 in cash donations (for individuals) 
  • $2,000 in cash donations (for married couples filing jointly) 

This is known as an above-the-line deduction, meaning this deduction applies in addition to the standard deduction. It’s designed to give everyday donors a meaningful incentive to give back. 

Who Qualifies for the Above the Line Charitable Deduction and What Gifts Count? 

This deduction is only available for cash gifts made directly to 501(c)(3) public charities. The IRS places clear limits on what qualifies: 

  • Qualifies: Cash donations to nonprofits that have active 501(c)(3) public-charity status 
  • Does NOT qualify: Contributions to donor-advised funds (DAFs), private foundations, or supporting organizations 

For example:  

  • Writing a check to your local United Way? Eligible. 
  • Transferring money to your DAF or private family foundation? Not eligible under this rule.