Charities?

Question

What type of documentations do charities need?

Answer 1

It depends on what the charities are.

Most want money, but they can also can want equiptment and volunteers.
Most often, charities will have a "goal" sign saying what they are hoping they can get. Help them by giving at least $10. If you are really feeling generous, you might want to give $20, or $50.

Remember, you don't need to give that much. And every small bit counts.

Answer 2

It varies from country to country. In the USA, you have to file specific paperwork with your state and federal office for such; more info at the nonprofit FAQs, http://www.nonprofits.org

At *minimum*, an existing nonprofit should have its most recent annual report (a list of expenditures and income for one calendar year or one fiscal year), a list of its board of directors and their contact information, a stated budget for its fiscal or calendar year, and complete documentation for all income received and expenditures made in the current fiscal or calendar year.