How charity donations help in tax returns ?

Hello,

I am student doing my masters in kansas. I do charity donation every month and it is time to file our tax returns. So can anybody help me how I can get use of my charity donations in getting more deductions in filing my tax returns for 2003 ? Appreciate your time and help.

Thank you,
Sashi

if the organization provides you receipt , those are the proof against the tax claim, make sure that the organization is registered non profit and yr funds donations are tax exempted

[saras]

Is is absolutely necessary to get a reciept from them,(knowing they are registered)for a donation amount of $500?I know their Reg no.,is that enough?
Please advise.

Thanks in advance,
Saras