Thursday, January 14, 2010
How to check out charity before making donations
How to check out charity before making donations: "Don't be misled by organizations providing what's known as a 'tax ID number.' These numbers do not show that an organization is a charity; they're simply IRS-required employer identification numbers. Michael Nilsen, public affairs manager with the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Alexandria, Va., says he would be suspicious of any group whose members tried to use its tax ID number to gain your support."
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Thanks for the info. People should check before they text.
This is great advice, and for Canadian donors who wish to perform their own due diligence before supporting organizations requesting donations, similar information is available through the Canada Revenue Agency's website: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/chrts/menu-eng.html
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