HOW TO KNOW IF THAT CHARITY IS FOR REAL

How legitimate is the organization that you are giving to? Here are a few places to visit to check out your favorite charity, just to make sure they are who they represent they are.

GuideStar - www.guidestar.org
    A national database of U.S. charitable organizations

Give.org - www.give.org
    The web site for the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance

Charity Navigator - www.charitynavigator.org
    A New Jersey-based organization that tracks and rates more than 2,700 charities.

American Institute of Philanthropy - www.charitywatch.org
    A Chicago organization that rates 500 charities.