We all have a heart of gold but no one likes to be taken by
charity scams. Use these online resources to research
the charity and non-profit organizations that search your community.
For world-wide charities, check Find a Relief Fund
GuideStar Charity Search "Known as the Best Reference Resource in American Philanthropy" with its national database of nonprofit organizations. -- From GuideStar
Last update: 09/23/15
Charity Navigator Ratings "America's premiere independent charity evaluator, working to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace" -- From Charity Navigator
Check Exempt Status with the IRS "Exempt Organizations Select Check is an on-line search tool that allows users
to search for and select an exempt organization and check certain information
about its federal tax status and filings." -- From IRS
CFC Charity Search This is the official workplace giving campaign for federal government's employees -- civilian, postal and military.
Even if you are not a federal employee, use the search engine to vet a local charity organization. -- From Combined Federal Campaign
The Given Effect Charity Search "Most of us have lives filled with things we don't use -- shoes, food, clothes, books, and more. At the same time, countless civic-minded people are struggling to get basic items to people in need. We created this website because we saw an opportunity to connect these groups together." -- From The Giving Effect