Forbes had an interesting article about some of the tax implications of crowdfunding - http://www.forbes.com/sites/suwcharmananderson/2012/05/23/kickstarters-st

Forbes had an interesting article about some of the tax implications of crowdfunding - http://www.forbes.com/sites/suwcharmananderson/2012/05/23/kickstarters-sting-in-the-tail-tax/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/suwcharmananderson/2012/05/23/ki... As far as using the donations as a tax write off, I don't think I understand your question. Are you asking if Gawker could take the money they received from crowdfunding, turn around and donate it to a registered charity and then claim a deduction??