Somebody told me about an organization that sounds OK, but I haven’t heard of them and want to volunteer for a group that is going to do some good. How do I find out about them?
A. With about 900,000 tax exempt nonprofit organizations, it’s possible that you haven’t heard about them all. Most organizations will have a website. Look them up and learn about their mission. Call or write for written information if available. You may also want to take a look at their financial statements. Go to www.guidestar.org and look at their tax returns. Ideally you want to work for or contribute to an organization that uses most of its income for programs and not administration or fundraising.
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