There's a good article on bankrate.com on checking out charities. Here are the websites that they give for more info:
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Association of Fundraising Professionals</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bullet vAlign=top width=10>•</TD><TD class=interactive-gr vAlign=top>
American Institute of Philanthropy</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bullet vAlign=top width=10>•</TD><TD class=interactive-gr vAlign=top>
Wise Giving Alliance</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bullet vAlign=top width=10>•</TD><TD class=interactive-gr vAlign=top>
GuideStar</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bullet vAlign=top width=10>•</TD><TD class=interactive-gr vAlign=top>
Independent Sector
Hope this helps.
Deb
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