Are you looking for some additional donations that you can make to the charities in your community? A tax-deductible donation is an excellent way to both help those around you and reduce your overall tax burden. Here are a few things you might have around your house that could lead to a substantial donation. 1. Your Vehicle Donating a car can be even better than selling it. If you have a car that doesn't work or that needs a lot of work, it may be prohibitively difficult to sell.