Comments on: Charities Accepting Timeshare Donations

By: J. Lynch

J. Lynch — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:01:51 +0000

I attempted to donate a Timeshare to The National Childrens Association. I was charged a transfer fee, with the agreement that the Charity would handle all necessary documentation and provide me with a donation receipt for tax purposes. The entire process was suppose to take 30 days (as indicated on the website http://nationalchildrens.webs.com). It has been 90 days, and the Charity has now become nonresponsive to any telephone inquiries (not answering or returning calls). The only communication that I am getting is via e-mail (upon my inquiries), but the rep is not providing me with any type of status, although promises are made that it is forthcoming. The Charity indicated that weekly updates would be provided when I entered into this contractual arrangement. I tried to be very cautious as to which Charity to select, and this Charity is registered with the BBB and was initially licensed with the Trade Commission when I signed the Contract.

I contacted the Trade Commission on last week and was informed that The National Childrens Association’s Charity license was cancelled on 3/24/10. I have now filed a complaint with the Dept of Consumer Affairs and the BBB. I am concerned that this Charity will quickly “dissolve”, without fulfilling the terms of this contract and not refunding my money.

Be leery of Timeshare donations and even though I did my research beforehand, it still appears that I have been scammed.

By: Peggy Elliott

Peggy Elliott — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:25:08 +0000

I have a red week in Las Vegas I would like to donate

By: sherri hall

sherri hall — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:27:50 +0000

We just starting planning our school fundraiser to raise money for a gym and library. We would gladly accept a time share in Gran Mayan for our auction to help raise the money.

By: Gus Mastracci

Gus Mastracci — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:31:06 +0000

I have red weeks in Gran Mayan that I would like to donate to charity.

By: james conway

james conway — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:28:10 +0000

You can donate your timeshare witha company called Property Donation Group. Proceeds from your donation will benefit the American Association For Lost Children.

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By: Bettie MCright

Bettie MCright — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:08:42 +0000

I have two timeshares which I am interested in donating.

Silverleaf Ozark Mountain in Branson, Missouri
Silverleaf Lake of the Woods in flint, Texas

By: Defeat Diabetes Foundation

Defeat Diabetes Foundation — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:00:33 +0000

Defeat Diabetes Foundation is accepting Timeshare donations. Contact us at: timeshares@defeatdiabetes.org

Timeshare donations can offer a valuable tax write-off for the donor. In addition, your donation will help Defeat Diabetes Foundation fund ongoing advocacy efforts and support programs close to the hearts of diabetics and their families.

The mission of Defeat Diabetes Foundation is to inform, educate and alert the general public, diabetics, pre-diabetics and elected officials about the disease, its prevention and the consequences of undiagnosed and/or poorly managed diabetes and to provide accurate, up-to-date and practical information on the treatment and self-management of the disease.
Awareness + Action = Prevention®