How to Distinguish the Best Charitable Organizations

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How to Distinguish the Best Charitable
Organizations
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• With so much going on in the world, many
  Americans give to charity simply out of the
  desire to do anything they can to help.
  Fortunately, there are literally thousands of
  charitable organizations doing good work around
  the world you can help them continue to do this
  work by supporting them with one-time and ongoing
  financial donations. But its important to do
  your research, so you can be assured that the
  charity you want to give to spends its money
  responsibly.

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• Find the best charity organizations using the
  following tips
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• The best charity organizations spend more than
  75 of the donations on various programs that
  directly give to the cause. Look for charitable
  institutions that do this, rather than spending
  the majority of their money on administrative
  costs.
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• Before you give your time and money to any
  charity, you should first look at the mission
  statement of the organization to be sure it is in
  alignment with your beliefs. Any reputable
  charity should have a complete list of the board
  of directors, and the audited financial statement
  of the organization, on its website. Get More
  Info about best charities .
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• If charitable institutions solicit to you on the
  phone, do not give them your credit card
  information. This is a red flag that should raise
  your antennae right away. Tell the person you
  will research the charity first, and then give
  through the website if you feel compelled to.

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• Remember, there are numerous charity watchdog
  groups out there designed to help you find the
  best charity organizations. A few of the most
  trusted are
• CharityNavigator.org
• Better Business Bureaus National Charity Report
  Index
• Guidestar
• Consult these websites before giving to any
  charitable institutions. The best charity
  organizations will not mind you doing your
  research before giving to their cause.