Which is the best charity I should contribute to?

Question

I dont want my money to be misused. Just want to make sure that it is used for the purpose its given for. Which is the best way I can do some charity contribution in monitory terms.

Answer 1

Your local United Way raises money specifically for non for profit organizations in your area. Think about things you care about... ie. environment, animals, children, homeless, elderly.... they all have organizations that could use your funds to improve quality of life. Contact organizations directly and they will tell you exactly how.
If you have decided what you want to support, research the organization. Ask lots of questions, can you specify what your donation is to be used for. Usually a non for profit will allow this. Alway make sure you get a receipt so you can use as a tax writeoff.
Thank you for thinking about others with your generosity. Have a great day.

Answer 2

The best charity is the one you have the most interest in.
Is it children? If its children then is it their homes? Habitat for Humanity Is it their education? Regular education? The local school district. Special Education? Retardation? The Association for Retarded Citizens Leaning Disabilities? The Learning Disability Association Psychological? Abuse Hot Line or Runaway Teens Health? The Make a Wish Foundation
The United Way and Red Cross gives across the board but then so do local Food Banks.
You need to define the population you wish to reach. If you cannot then give to the larger organizations. If you are still not satisfied with that then VOLUNTEER. It is more generous than money and MUCH more rewarding.

Answer 3

this is such a personal choice and there is no correct answer. what concerns you the most? e.g. conservation or the needs of particular groups of people. just ensure that is a legitimate charity and if you are already a tax payer that you inform the charity as they can then retrieve this from the government. im not sure exactly how much but it is quite significant - possibly 26p for every pound. most direct debit mandates from charities will have you simply tick a box to declare this. I've recently had a request through from Christian Aid asking for old ink cartiridges. they get £1 for each catridge so your donations need not even be monetary. they send you out a prepaid envelope to pop in your catridges or you can send away for a box if you could collect a high number. Christian Aid also send you regular updates of where money is being spent.

Answer 4

Be as informed as you can get, and make sure the organization you are giving money to is directly connected to the organization that implements the project. This could be an NGO, a People's Organization or a government agency in a developing country. Oxfam is indeed a good organization, but there are also many on a more local level.

If you have a preference for a cause, such as children for example, and you want your money to be spent directly on the child and not on advertising or further fundraising, you could contact the NGOs that implement the projects. I know one that has such a program, sponsoring tribal children in the southern Philippines to enable them to go to public school. I used to volunteer for this organization and helped to set up the program. The idea for transparancy is that they will provide you (the donor) with reports on the kid's progress. In case you are interested, their email address is [e-mail]. Ask for the international information package. They are called Kitanglad Integrated NGOs, Inc., and work with the World Bank, Oxfam, and a Belgian organization called Broederlijk Delen. They also gather individual donations for the scholarship program.

But that is very specific of course. Just make sure the organization is accredited and has good references. The big names like Oxfam and Plan International, Doctors without Borders, etc., are so much in the spotlight that they will take good care not to waste your money, so they are always a safe way to go. Good luck choosing!

Answer 5

well it really depends on what you consider to be a good cause. I personally donate £10 a month to the NSPCC which is a charity for children and even though they may not have a public campaign all year round you have got to remember that things such as keeping the phone line manned 24 hours a day 7 days a week and sending out letters to get more people involved costs money.

Answer 6

Depend where your heart lies. If you have children - the NSPCC. If you like animals - the RSPCA. If you or someone you love has suffered from Cancer then any one of the cancer charities like Cancer Research. Maybe a local charity like a children's hospice could benefit from your kindness.

Lots of charities have to use some of the donation for admin, one charity that doesn't do this is Monkey World in Dorset. You may have seen their programme 'Monkey Business' on the Animal Planet channel.

Answer 7

You need to find out which charities use 100% of the money you donate to the people who matter most, this is not the case with most charities. Some charities use as little as 5% of your donation to the purpose you gave it, so beware. I donate using Deed of Covanant and give to humanitarian aid of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as they guarantee 100% and are often one of the first to help without feeling the need to tell the world about it. That is Charity.

Answer 8

I don't think there is a good fiduciary answer to donating your money. Charitable institutions depend upon monetary contributions to keep their operations/research alive. I suggest that you disregard the financial aspect of the gift, and focus more on where you would like to see an impact made. I have contributed to the American Diabetes Association, because my father died of diabetes and my mother-in-law is battling it. My donation was less for them, but more for the other families who has a loved one with that affliction.

Good Luck

Answer 9

Why don't you research different charities and see which one does work in an area that interests you. Blindly asking what charity to give money to could cause you to give money to groups like Green Peace who have been labeled as Eco terrorists. I f research is not your thing I recommend the USO. They help out our service men and women over seas.

Answer 10

Compassion International is a really great organization that provides food, education, and medical care to children in Africa, South America, Mexico, and other impoverished areas of the world. You can donate $32 a month and provide them with all of that. For $40 per month you can provide them with all of that plus AIDs care. You can also donate money to Compassion International for the express purpose of building homes for these people who are currently living in make shift huts with no plumbing.