Western Michigan Donor Resources

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Making a Difference

Every year nonprofits play a greater role in our community. Nonprofits serve the needs of our friends and neighbors, often when they are in the most need.  Across Western Michigan donors are making a difference by helping these nonprofits fulfill their mission. The Better Business Bureau® works to support these organizations, and the donors who make this good work possible. We have created a host of resources to help donors make informed decisions about where to give, and to help them avoid scams. We invite you to take advantage of the options below. These will help you find organizations you are comfortable with and trust to deliver on the missions you care about most.

 

 

The Power of Giving

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See a list of BBB Accredited Charities that have met all 20 Standards of Charitable Accountability and click through to read their reports.

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give.org allows you to search for national charities and learn whether they meet all 20 Standards of Charity Accountability.

BBB Wise Giving Guide

Keep your donation dollars locally invested with our annual Giving Guide.  Learn about BBB Accredited nonprofits in the BBB Serving Western Michigan area.

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The BBB offers excellent tips on how to give wisely and avoid scams. It’s always best to keep up on the latest ways unscrupulous people are trying to scam money.

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A great way to check on a nonprofit’s tax status is to go online and check the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search to find current, useful information on a charity.

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Make a tax-deductible donation to the BBB Educational Foundation to help support the free programming provided to local schools, seniors, community groups and businesses.