Charity Donation Checklist For Public Use and Dissemination

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-Do not give your -Take this Checklist -Terrorist Charity
information on phone. and review it with Fronts can use
-Send a check or credit someone you trust. patriotic pitches or
card approval through -Do your homework current disasters to
the before donating. tug at your heartstrings.
United States Mail.
Date ________________________ Time __________ Solicitor_____________________________

Charity Name ________________________________________ Telephone ___________________

Website ___________________________ Review Information and Decide By _________________

Did the caller clearly identify his or her name and the name of the charity? ____ Yes ____ No*

ASK THESE QUESTIONS:

1. What is your State Charity Registration Number? ________________________________
If none ask: What is your Federal Charity Registration Number? _________________________

2. Are you a non-profit registered charity? ____ Yes ____ No

3. Is my donation tax deductible? ____ Yes ____ No

4. What percentage of my donation will be used for overhead and sales expenses?
____ Under 10% ____ 11%- 20% ____ 21% to 30% ____ Over 31% (Do Not Donate)*

Will you send me this information through the U.S. mail? ____ Yes ____ No (Do Not Donate)*

--USE THIS SECTION AFTER YOU HAVE DECIDED TO REVIEW THE INFORMATION BEFORE DONATING--
Charity Phone # from Phone Book or 411 _________________________ Date Called ________________

Person Spoke With _____________________________ Are they aware of these solicitations? ___ Yes ___ No*

FOR LOCAL CHARITIES AND FUND RAISERS:

Name of local group/s being helped. Telephone from 411 Date Called Verified
__________________________________ _________________ _______________ ___Yes ___No

__________________________________ _________________ _______________ ___Yes ___No

__________________________________ _________________ _______________ ___Yes ___No

For information or complaints: www.ftc.gov/charityfraud or call 1-877-382-4357 TTY:1-866-653-4261.

Created by John T. from 2003 FTC Guidelines. * Do Not Donate is added opinion of Fraud Expert. 10-18-06