Charities Review Council is dedicated to empowering people to give to charitable causes in informed and thoughtful ways. Here are seven great questions they suggest asking organizations before writing a check or requesting that grant from your charitable fund.
From Charities Review Council:
1. What is the exact name of the charity? Many organizations have similar-sounding names. It’s easy to assume a charity is the community organization with which you’re familiar, but this may not always be the case.
2. How does the charity use your contribution? The Council recommends that at least 70 percent of a charitable organization's total expenses should be used for program services. Although fundraising and administrative costs are necessary to a well-managed organization, donors should expect that a substantial amount of their contributions are used for program services."
Full Article: "Questions to Ask Charities Before Giving"