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    Online Charity Giving

    Give safely. Avoid scams.

    Charity Navigator

    FREE. Rates 200,000 charities. Pick 4-star ones.

    GuideStar

    FREE. Detailed financial reports for any charity.

    GoFundMe

    FREE. Personal crowdfunding. Verify person before donating.

    Watch out for scams

    • Unsolicited calls/texts
    • Fake police/fire fund
    • Pressure to give now
    • Asking for cryptocurrency

    QCDs from IRA

    Direct charity giving from IRA = tax-free. Saves on taxes.

    Tax records

    Save donation receipts. Itemized seniors deduct charitable giving.

    Quick Tip: Give to charities you research, not ones that contact you. Avoids 90% of scams.