Form 1040 Schedule A Itemized Deductions allow you to take a deduction, though the most common approach for individuals is to take the Standard Deduction, which would nullify any federal tax benefits associated with charitable donations.

You can only deduct charitable contributions if you itemize deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions. You will list your total donations in the section for gifts to charity. Gifts to individuals are not deductible. Only qualified organizations are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. You must fill out one or more Forms 8283, Non-cash Charitable Contributions, and attach them to your return if your deduction for each non-cash contribution is more than $500. If you claim a deduction of more than $500, but not more than $5,000 per item (or a group of similar items), you must fill out Form 8283, Section A. If you claim a deduction of more than $5,000 per item (or a group of similar items), you must obtain a qualified appraisal of the item or group of items and fill out Form 8283, Section B. If you claim a deduction of more than $500,000 for a contribution of non-cash property, you must fill out Form 8283, Section B, and attach the qualified appraisal to your return.