Check a charity on the IRS search before you give
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Before a year-end donation, look the group up on the free IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. It shows whether the organization is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions and lets you see filings such as Form 990 returns and whether its exemption was automatically revoked.
The result
Result: IRS: the search tool shows an organization's eligibility to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions (Pub. 78 data), its Form 990 filings, and the Automatic Revocation of Exemption List.
Note: Not tax advice. Rules change and depend on your situation; confirm with the IRS or a tax professional.
Source
IRS: Tax Exempt Organization Search (opens the original source in a new tab). Check it for the latest numbers before you act.