News: BR: Cowboys' Jerry Jones Donating $20M to National Medal of Honor Museum in Texas

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fivetwos said:
Provide evidence that a charitable donation is tax deductible?

Is that what you're asking me to do?
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No. Provide the amount. Is it the full 20 million? 10? 5? You’ve built the case that the publicity and write off are the driving force, I’m curious if there’s any amount that isn’t offset by tax benefits and Of we’re allowed to then believe that amount was true altruism.
 

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Yep, maybe he didn't even make a single donation.

We don't know. Not the point.

In Jerry's spot it probably made full financial sense to do it, and he was going to make damn sure the world knew about it.

He is the poster boy for needing credit.

So, while its great that someone will benefit from this, Jerry could have mailed a check in silence.
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yeah ... who cares. And who knows how many checks have been cut in silence. He certainly gets his share of negative publicity. If he wants some good publicity as well, cool.
 
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No. Provide the amount. Is it the full 20 million? 10? 5? You’ve built the case that the publicity and write off are the driving force, I’m curious if there’s any amount that isn’t offset by tax benefits and Of we’re allowed to then believe that amount was true altruism.
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I'm not sure why it being tax deductible, whether all or in part, is an issue anyway. Every large charitable donation made by anyone is tax deductible, at least in part, and even many smaller or even much smaller donations as well. Are we to believe not a single person that makes such a donation cares anything about the charity they are supporting, or has any interest in benefitting people?
 
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Again I'm not against any of it, just saying that knowing Jerry, I'd guess the opportunity for media attention was a big part of this.

It worked. It has people like you saying what a great guy he is.

Plenty of people make plenty of donations to worthy causes every day, and it's a great thing.

I very seriously doubt he made any sort of request of anonymity.
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Of course, Jerry's primary source of revenue depends largely on public perception, so of course he wouldn't discourage positive press.

I imagine if someone looked it up they would find charitable activities of other team owners aren't strictly anonymous.
 
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Sad that people slam a good gesture to help veterans by pointing out JJ's flaws. We are all humans and are not perfect and ALL of us certainly have made mistakes but should any good deeds be dismissed or minimized when one has made mistakes? Give the man his due for a good act.
 
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fivetwos said:
George Steinbrenner said that if you donated money and the media knew about it, then you did it for the wrong reasons.

Jerry is a spotlight *****. This was about nothing more than that and a tax break.
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Some of you guys need a life.
 

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I'm not sure why it being tax deductible, whether all or in part, is an issue anyway. Every large charitable donation made by anyone is tax deductible, at least in part, and even many smaller or even much smaller donations as well. Are we to believe not a single person that makes such a donation cares anything about the charity they are supporting, or has any interest in benefitting people?
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me neither, but was just arguing even if it were a factor it still wouldn’t matter
 

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As I said, Jerry is worth $10 billion. The more help given to food banks is beyond good will,, since they are struggling with shortages.
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Well go out and do something yourself rather than whine and cry.
 
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No. Provide the amount. Is it the full 20 million? 10? 5? You’ve built the case that the publicity and write off are the driving force, I’m curious if there’s any amount that isn’t offset by tax benefits and Of we’re allowed to then believe that amount was true altruism.
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I'm not building any kind of case. I stated my opinion.

Anyone who thinks I'm slamming the guy is wrong.

What I mean is he could have sent a check in silence, but he wants people to think he is a great guy.

Maybe he is. I dont care.

What I do know of him I don't care for....and I doubt I'm alone. Maybe thats the secondary reason.

I'll backup from what I said earlier.....

The ONLY reason people give away money in the first place is because of income tax reasons.

If there was no tax benefit how many people would just give away money? Not many.

If you can look like the good guy while doing it, sounds great.

All I did was point out the reasoning, not slam him for it.

Hell, I'd prefer if he gave it ALL away, very much including the team.
 
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WoodysGirl said:
She's been with him 50 years, her opinion no longer matters in this case.
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The guy was grabbing some young lady’s bits and pieces in a pic. Younger than his daughter. Plus there has been other rumors of him shagging youngsters. He is a dirt bag.

Very nice to donate this money to a great museum though.
 
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fivetwos said:
George Steinbrenner said that if you donated money and the media knew about it, then you did it for the wrong reasons.

Jerry is a spotlight *****. This was about nothing more than that and a tax break.
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It's a catch 22 for any high profile individual. You could choose to be tight lipped and people would still question you for not vocally supporting charities and wonder if you were truly supporting any causes. On the opposite end others may criticize you for being open as a publicity stunt, etc.

Personally, I feel being transparent is the way to go. If you get some positive publicity so what, maybe you'll even inspire some others to chip in donations too. Just my 2 cents....
 
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I agree with you, but I think A LOT of people question that.

A lot think he's a bad person because they take a personal affront to the way he runs the Cowboys lol
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Inconsistent does not make you a bad person. Some of those folks that think he is bad should reflect on their own imperfections.
 
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fivetwos said:
Again I'm not against any of it, just saying that knowing Jerry, I'd guess the opportunity for media attention was a big part of this.

It worked. It has people like you saying what a great guy he is.

Plenty of people make plenty of donations to worthy causes every day, and it's a great thing.

I very seriously doubt he made any sort of request of anonymity.
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That is really skewed and sad commentary. The Cowboys under Jones ownership have been one of the most charity giving family football teams in the NFL and not just for the Medal of Honor museum. I doubt Jerry was thinking that he needed media attention when he shelled out 20 million. He has his beliefs and devotions.
 
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