Guides to giving well
Short, specific answers to the questions people ask before they set up a recurring gift. No fluff, and Good Crowd is mentioned only where it is honestly relevant.
How to split one donation across several charities
Three ways to divide one monthly gift among several nonprofits, how the cents get rounded, and what fees and receipts look like for each.
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How much should I give to charity each month?
Benchmarks for a monthly giving budget by income and situation, why a percentage beats a fixed number, and how to divide it across nonprofits.
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Are donations through an app tax-deductible?
What has to be true for a gift made through a giving app to count as a charitable deduction: the recipient, itemizing, receipts, and how platform fees are treated.
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How to check if a nonprofit is legitimate (EIN lookup)
A five-step check before you give: find the EIN, confirm 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, read the Form 990, check state registration, and look for real activity.
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Monthly giving vs. one-time donations
When a recurring monthly gift does more for a nonprofit than a lump sum, when the reverse is true, and how fees and taxes tilt the choice.
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