Charitable contributions

[Jimmers]

What is the name of your state? CA

I work for a church which I am also a member of. I make cash contributions as a member. For last year I also have about $600 of receipts for various things I purchased as a staff member for which I did not seek reimbursment.
Which would be the best way to deduct these:
1) add them to my cash contributions?
2) claim them each as non-cash contributions?
3) claim them as out of pocket expenses as an employee of a charitable organization?

Thanks for any help.
JimE

 

[abezon]

1 or 2 will work, but if you claim them as non-cash donations, you'll have to file an extra form for non-cash donations exceeding $500.