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CharityWatch Alerts Regulator to Red Flags at American Life League

September 16, 2021

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Fake Pledge Reminders Lead to Suit Against Veterans Charity ...

May 26, 2016

“Donors need accurate information to make informed decisions. It’s too bad this company resorted to sending fake pledge reminders and other deception,” said the Attorney General of Minnesota (OAG) in a May 2016 press release...

“Donors need accurate information to make informed decisions. It’s too bad this company resorted to sending fake pledge remind...

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Michigan AG Alleges Firefighters Charity Is a Scam

May 20, 2016

Firefighters Support Services is “another example of a sympathetic cause – firefighters and those losing their homes from fire – being exploited by scammers,” according to the Michigan Attorney General (OAG). The OAG has f...

Firefighters Support Services is “another example of a sympathetic cause – firefighters and those losing their homes from fire...

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Giving Pitfalls and Traps

Apr 07, 2016

Listen to CharityWatch's president discuss on Iowa Public Radio pitfalls and traps that donors may unwittingly succumb to.

Listen to CharityWatch's president discuss on Iowa Public Radio pitfalls and traps that donors may unwittingly succumb to....

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F Rated Planet Aid the Subject of a New Investigation

Mar 25, 2016

(Updated Nov 07, 2019) "Alleged cult leader plays shell game with US foreign aid" is the title of The Center for Investigative Reporting's in-depth investigation into Planet Aid, broadcast in March 2016. For years CharityWatch ...

(Updated Nov 07, 2019) "Alleged cult leader plays shell game with US foreign aid" is the title of The Center for Investigative ...

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Many Congressionally Chartered Veterans Charities receive D ...

Mar 25, 2016

Where do your donations go? Watch video that features CharityWatch's take on how some veterans charities are failing.

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New CharityWatch Transparency Requirement

Mar 16, 2016

CharityWatch is now asking the charities it rates to be more accountable for their finances. Our new accountability standards require that charities post a current, complete copy of their audited financial statements on their publ...

CharityWatch is now asking the charities it rates to be more accountable for their finances. Our new accountability standards requ...

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Top Executives Fired at WWP: CNBC

Mar 11, 2016

Watch CharityWatch President, Daniel Borochoff, discuss Wounded Warrior Project in the wake of the firing of its two top executives on CNBC's Power Lunch...

Watch CharityWatch President, Daniel Borochoff, discuss Wounded Warrior Project in the wake of the firing of its two top executive...

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Update: The IRS Has Made It Too 'E-Z' to Start Charities

Mar 08, 2016

Less than a year ago CharityWatch warned donors to get ready for a stampede of solicitations thanks to the IRS's July 2014 introduction of a new "streamlined" application process for certain eligible organizations to apply for 501...

Less than a year ago CharityWatch warned donors to get ready for a stampede of solicitations thanks to the IRS's July 2014 introdu...

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Police Charity Scheme Is a Rip-Off

Mar 03, 2016

See CharityWatch's president, Daniel Borochoff, question the worthiness of a Wisconsin police charity on NBC Milwaukee news. ...

See CharityWatch's president, Daniel Borochoff, question the worthiness of a Wisconsin police charity on NBC Milwaukee news. &nbs...

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Wounded Warrior Project: CBS News Investigation

Jan 28, 2016

Watch CharityWatch president, Daniel Borochoff, in Part 3 of a CBS News investigation that questions how much money Wounded Warrior Project is actually spending on veterans....

Watch CharityWatch president, Daniel Borochoff, in Part 3 of a CBS News investigation that questions how much money...

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20+ Year-Old Charity that Solicited for Non-Existent Program...

Jan 27, 2016

National Children's Leukemia Foundation, a long-time "F"-rated charity by CharityWatch, is to be shut down under the terms of a settlement agreement announced in December 2015, but unfortunately, not before...

National Children's Leukemia Foundation, a long-time "F"-rated charity by CharityWatch, is to be shut down under the terms of a se...

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Charities Exempt from Most Rules Regarding Telemarketing Cal...

Jan 27, 2016

Although you may not be aware of its legal name, you're probably a fan of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Enacted by Congress in 1991, the TCPA addresses certain practices by telemarketers thought to be...

Although you may not be aware of its legal name, you're probably a fan of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Enacted by...

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Millions in Donations Made on State Tax Returns Go Unspent

Jan 27, 2016

Are you one of the many across the nation that has donated to charity by using the check-off boxes on your state income tax form? If not, perhaps you recall seeing the option to do so the last time you filed? Although it's hard to...

Are you one of the many across the nation that has donated to charity by using the check-off boxes on your state income tax form? ...

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Dark Cloud Over Red Cross Blood Services Has Finally Been Li...

Dec 18, 2015

After about 22 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has lifted its Consent Decree pertaining to the safety of the blood services operations of the American Red Cross, the nation’s largest supplier of blood products....

After about 22 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has lifted its Consent Decree pertaining to the safety of the blood se...

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Charity Finishes Last at Car Donation Charities: Micro-Mini ...

Dec 18, 2015

Its "Wheels for Wishes" ads that mention "Make-A-Wish" have attracted tens of thousands of car donations, but it appears that many more of these "wheels" are for profits than for charitable wishes...

Its "Wheels for Wishes" ads that mention "Make-A-Wish" have attracted tens of thousands of car donations, but it appears that many...

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Newsviews: Charity Donations

Nov 30, 2015

In these two videos CharityWatch president, Daniel Borochoff, offers advice on what donors should consider before giving money to charity....

In these two videos CharityWatch president, Daniel Borochoff, offers advice on what donors should consider before giving money to ...

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Financial Sense Podcast featuring Daniel Borochoff on Wise G...

Nov 19, 2015

Listen to a 30 minute podcast about how you can accomplish more with your charitable donations and also how to avoid getting ripped off....

Listen to a 30 minute podcast about how you can accomplish more with your charitable donations and also how to avoid getting rippe...

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Donors Should Research Veterans Charities Before Giving

Nov 12, 2015

See a video and article featuring advice from CharityWatch president Daniel Borochoff. Donors should do their homework before donating to veterans charities to find out which ones are spending money efficiently on...

See a video and article featuring advice from CharityWatch president Daniel Borochoff. Donors should do their homework before dona...

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Long Running Family Charity Scheme Exposed

Jul 27, 2015

Unfortunately for most of us, we have been touched personally by cancer in some way. That makes it all the more shameful when bad actors in the charity world mislead good-intentioned donors under the ruse of helping cancer patient...

Unfortunately for most of us, we have been touched personally by cancer in some way. That makes it all the more shameful when bad ...

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New York Attorney General Sues Children's Leukemia Charity F...

Jul 21, 2015

From 2009 to 2013 National Children’s Leukemia Foundation raised nearly $10 million in charitable donations from generous donors throughout the United States. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman’s office has filed a...

From 2009 to 2013 National Children’s Leukemia Foundation raised nearly $10 million in charitable donations from generous donors...

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Senator Calls for IRS Review of Veterans Charity

Jul 09, 2015

"[Wounded Wheels] talk a lot about helping veterans, but to date it doesn’t appear they’ve done anything to help a veteran," Daniel Borochoff, president of the watchdog group, CharityWatch, said last week after reviewing...

"[Wounded Wheels] talk a lot about helping veterans, but to date it doesn’t appear they’ve done anything to help a veteran," D...

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New Charity Failing to Help Kids with Cancer

Jul 08, 2015

CharityWatch's president and NBC 7 San Diego investigate WishWarriors' alleged failure to provide any financial assistance to the kids they claim to help. CharityWatch offers these tips when donating to a new charity...

CharityWatch's president and NBC 7 San Diego investigate WishWarriors' alleged failure to provide any financial assistance to the ...

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Get Ready for a Stampede of Solicitations: The IRS Has Made ...

Jun 04, 2015

The IRS and some new charities may be singing the praises of the new Form 1023-EZ, but don’t be fooled. With so many more charities easily and quickly gaining 501(c)(3) approval from the IRS thanks to the streamlined EZ Form, do...

The IRS and some new charities may be singing the praises of the new Form 1023-EZ, but don’t be fooled. With so many more charit...

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Tips for Giving Wisely

Jun 01, 2015

With more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States and limited funds available to address society's needs, competition for donations can be intense. CharityWatch provides the following pointers to help...

With more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States and limited funds available to address society's needs, co...

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