Kentucky Charitable Tax Savings

Kentucky donors: combined federal + state savings on a Wounded Warriors gift

When you donate to Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741), you can deduct the gift on your federal taxes AND on your Kentucky state taxes. Combined fed+state savings on a $1,000 gift in Kentucky approximate $410.00 for top-bracket donors — net cost after savings: $590.00.

Approximate combined savings on a $1,000 gift
$410.00
Net cost after tax savings: $590.00 · Kentucky top rate: 4% · Federal: 37% top bracket
State deduction
Itemized
State credit
None
Top state rate
4%
Combined top rate
41.00%

Worked examples

GiftFederal savings (37%)Kentucky state savingsCombinedNet cost
$1,000 $370.00 $40.00 $410.00 $590.00
$5,000 $1,850.00 $200.00 $2,050.00 $2,950.00
$10,000 $3,700.00 $400.00 $4,100.00 $5,900.00

Kentucky specifics

KY flat tax 4.0%; itemized deduction allowed.

Standard disclaimer: These approximations use the top federal bracket (37%) and top Kentucky state rate. Your actual savings depend on your bracket, AGI, whether you itemize, and any state-specific credits you qualify for. This page is not tax advice — consult a CPA for personalized planning.

How to give to Wounded Warriors

Wounded Warriors (legal name; EIN 86-1336741; d/b/a Warriors Fund; Texas 501(c)(3); IRS ruling year 2021) accepts donations through every standard channel. For maximum tax efficiency on a large gift, consider donating appreciated stock or a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) grant — both avoid capital-gains tax in addition to the income-tax deduction.

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Verify Wounded Warriors

Before giving, verify our identity at warriorsfund.org/verify or directly with the IRS at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ (search EIN 86-1336741) or Candid at app.candid.org. Wounded Warriors holds the Candid 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency.