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Article: DONATING TO TSUNAMI RELIEF? PICK CHARITY CAREFULLY, EXPERTS SAY; START BY LOOKING FOR ORGANIZATIONS REGISTERED WITH THE IRS, THEY ADVISE PEOPLE WANTING TO HELP.(News)
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- The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
- Article date:
- January 9, 2005
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Byline: Frank Brieaddy Staff writer
Whether they are giving $1 or $5,000 for victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami, donors want their gifts to end up helping someone in dire need.
But picking a reputable charity - or selecting from several charities perceived as reputable - can be tricky.
And what about giving to third parties who are collecting for tsunami relief or buying products from companies offering to donate a portion of the proceeds to a charity?
The most common advice among philanthropy experts is to give money to IRS-registered charities or recognized groups that have experience in disaster relief and, preferably, experience ...