With the Federal budget cutting frenzy growing there have been discussions of removing the tax deduction for charitable giving.  What would be the impact? These articles are some I have found on this topic. Please add others.

* The impact of changes in tax rates on charitable giving, Dec. 2008 article. - link

* CBO Examines Potential Changes to Charitable Giving Taxation -  full pdf

* Jewish Philanthropy article on The Impact of Taxes on Giving in 2010 and 2011

* Center for Non Profit Excellence - Incentivizing charitable donations article

None of these discusses weather or not donors would contribute to non-501-c-3 organizaitons such as Tutor/Mentor Institute. We're looking for articles related to this.

Donors supporting causes such as helping sick child - read FAQ section on GiveForward site. Give forward has raised over $5million for medical expenses and other causes.

Here are a couple of other pages with information on social investing

33 Needs. http://33needs.com/pages/faq
"I'm confused. Why do you call this an investment? Because it's important to distinguish this from charity. This is impact investing. Investors are being asked, and offered, the chance to make a personal and emotional connection -- an investment -- with a company. A social entrepreneur is being asked to make a reciprocal promise to its investors -- that it will use the investment to create greater value. It's an ongoing relationship, they're in this deal together."

Start Some Good - http://startsomegood.com/Help/FAQ
"Q: Is my financial support tax deductible? A: Unless otherwise stated, your support is not tax deductible. However you will get some awesome rewards, and the even more awesome feeling of helping someone start good!"