צדקה בפירום

Question:

On Purim, I asked a guy I know for some money for myself. He gave me $20 and said, "This is for u," then gave me another $100 and said, "For ur cause." Can I keep the whole $120?

Answer:

Hello,

Assuming your financial situation allows you to accept tzedakah, you may keep the $100 he gave you, because he specified that this was his intended donation. However, the $20 is uncertain because he might not have intended to give you an additional $20, especially if he is already giving you $100, which he designated as his contribution. If possible, ask him what he intends for you to do with it; if not, you may give it to another tzedakah cause.

Best wishes.