David Koch Gives Away Money

For John, BLUF:  Should we kill the charitable deduction?  Nothing to see here; just move along.

I am listening to Democracy Now (because I haven't taken the time to change the channel from watching City Life) and Amy Goodman comments that Mr David Koch has given $26 million to an NPR station in New York (WNET).  The response from the guest is that it is "tax deductible dollars".

Are tax deductible dollars of less value to WNET than are regular dollars?

Regards  —  Cliff