A shopping portal that lets you raise money for a number of nonprofits around the country. Good Idea iGive members can claim a tax deduction on the portions of their purchases that get passed on to charities. The deduction applies only to the part of the purchase that's donated. Besides products, there are also tips, articles, and services to help shoppers get involved in helping others. One such service allows users to donate a tree or grove to the Tree-People of Los Angeles.
Supporters can make that Web page their start page.
They can also personalize it with news and stock info, weather reports, and favorite links. Since Schoolpop tapped into a database that lists all schools in the United States, you're likely to find your school, no matter how small or exclusive. To receive credit for your purchases, you must initiate shopping through the iGive site. Any purchases made by going to a merchant's site, even if the merchant is part of iGive's mall, won't count. It makes its money the old-fashioned way, by selling products.