Giving to Charity

The following is a précis of an article entitled, “Giving to charity and the 60%” rule” on: 
www.moneyville.ca/blog/post/930227--giving-to-charity-and-the-60-rule

Volunteers are passionate about their charitable causes and deserve support.

When people come to your door requesting support, never give money at the door unless it is an appeal by a trusted neighbour. It is suggested that before you donate you:

•       write down the name of the charity, and
•       do your due diligence and investigate the charity on the Canada Revenue Agency’s website

Choose Charities Listings  (www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html) and check to see if this is a legitimate charity.

The Toronto Star has also written numerous stories on mismanaged charities.

Take care