Check a Charity
Before you give, take ten minutes to make sure the organization is real, registered and doing what it says.
Check a Charity
How to Check a Charity in 10 Minutes
Three lookups that catch most problems: the IRS, the Form 990 and your state.
Read Check a CharityHow to Read a Charity's Form 990 (Without Being an Accountant)
The five parts of the return that tell you most of what you need to know.
Read Check a CharityHow to Spot a Charity Scam (and What to Do If You've Been Targeted)
Sound-alike names, disaster appeals, gift-card requests and other warning signs.
ReadRun the Charity Check
A 12-point checklist that saves your answers as you go.