Yes, it is. It is also a gift with no quid pro quo if they stayed for
lunch - as there was no requirement to make a gift in order to eat.
John
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On Thu, Apr 4, 2019 at 6:01 PM Liz Arizpe <
Liz.Arizpe@valpo.edu> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> We had an MLK Jr. Day event on campus. The event did not charge to get in,
> but they had focus groups and offered lunch. They also had a chance to make
> a gift.
>
> My question is if they attended a focus group but did not stay of lunch
> and they made a Donation is that donation tax deductible?
>
> Thanks
> Liz
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