Many people are preferring to donate to a charity in lieu of gifts or flowers. Donations in memory of a loved one is often to a charity that the loved one supported or could be a charity related to the loved one's condition (e.g. American Cancer Society)
Before you decide to give you an organization, you might want to do a charity check-up
Many charities use your donations wisely. Others may spend much of your contribution on administrative expenses or more fund-raising efforts. Some may misrepresent their fund-raising intentions or solicit for phony causes.
Before you open your checkbook, check out the charity you're considering with these organizations:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 276-0100
www.give.org
American Institute of Philanthropy
3450 Lake Shore Dr., Suite 2802 E
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 529-2300
www.charitywatch.org
GuideStar
427 Scotland Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-4631
www.guidestar.org
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