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Looking for Charities ....
If you are searching for ways to check out charities, here are several ways that can help.
On the Internet
www.guidestar.org
Lists more than 850,000 non-profits, with tax returns for about one third.
www.give.org
Lists hundreds of national nonprofits, including financial information,
Notes whether the groups meet the Council of Better Business Burreaus' fund-reaising standards.
Charity Navigator
An independent charity evaluator, works to advance a more efficient
and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of America’s largest charities.
www.charitywatch.org
Uses letter grades to rate about 400 nonprofits.
Through the Mail
To get the "Charity Rating Guide and Watchdog Report," send $3 to:
American institute of Philanthropy
4905 Del Ray Ave., Suite 300W
Bethesda, MD 20814
To get the Better Business Burreau "Wise Giving Guide at no charge, write to:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203
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