Charity
From MoochWiki
Charity has two meanings on BookMooch:
- A registered organization to which you may give your BookMooch points
- A method of giving points to another user; either as a refund for a deal, or to transfer points for other reasons.
You will receive an email receipt for your charity giving.
Giving to a registered organization is an in kind donation, you are giving BookMooch points, not money or actual books.
Not all registered organizations may qualify as a charity under the tax laws of your country. There is no standard market value for a BookMooch point. Consult your tax, legal , or financial advisor.
How do I give points to a registered charity or another BookMoocher?
Go to your Member Home page
- click on the Charity button
- enter the charity id or choose from a list
- or the BookMoocher id
- choose how many points to give
How do I suggest a charity, such as a community library or project?
- Go to Member Home
- Click Charity
- Click Suggest
Does the MoochRatio Apply to Charities?
No.
Charities are not restricted to the MoochRatio like individual BookMoochers.
This means charities can use all their donated points to mooch without ever having to send a book out.
