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Giving Information and Advice


Charity, Fundraisers and Raffle FAQ — California Attorney General Opens in new window
 

Donation Tips and Information — Better Business Bureau Opens in new window
  • Charitable giving, contributing used cars, child sponsorship organizations, police and firefighter organizations, and tax deductions

Tax Information for Contributers — IRS Opens in new window
  • How to claim a deduction for charitable contributions
  • Find out how much of your contributions to an organization are tax deductible



Charity Reports


IRS Form 990 Charity Info — National Center for Charitable Statistics Opens in new window
California Charities Search — California Department of Justice Opens in new window
  • Information on over 80,000 registered charities in California

Charity Navigator : analysis and financial health ratings of over 1,000 of the largest U.S. charities Opens in new window
  • Free registration provides access to charity's Overall Rating and Privacy Policy for donors.

Guide Star Database : info on over 850,000 IRS-recognized nonprofits Opens in new window
  • Entries have charity summary and Form 990 tax filing info, such as money the charity received and spent.
  • Free registration is required to view even basic info in a report.

Reports on Over 500 U.S. Charities and Other Organizations That Solicit — Wise Giving Alliance Opens in new window
 



Charity Statistics


U.S. and State Profiles of Charities, Foundations and Nonprofits, 1996 and 2006 Opens in new window
  • Data on charities, private foundations and other 501(c) nonprofit organizations comparing 1996 and 2006
  • State Profiles


This page last updated September 06, 2009 by Web Team

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