Charity Donations
Description: When deciding to contribute to a charity, contact the Attorney General's office at: (312) 814-3000 or visit their website to see if the group is legitimate.
Beyond that, ask solicitors questions like these:
Exactly how will the money be used? How much of each contribution goes for overhead? State law requires telephone solicitors to tell you. More that 40 percent is considered excessive. Is a donation tax-deductible?
Ask for written information. If the organization is tax-exempt, ask to see its Internal Revenue Service Form 990, which shows how the charity spends money.
Contribute by check so you have a record of your donation.
Source: Champaign Public Library Fugitive Facts (8/02)
Date Last Revisited: 2/07
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