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FAQs & Resources

At TCF, one of our goals is to empower you as a donor. Below are some tools to help you evaluate nonprofit organizations and research the organizations that best fit your giving goals. You can also contact us with questions or a request for customized research.

• Educate yourself about the differences in financial reporting and governance of small and large charities. Here’s a helpful 2021 CharityWatch article from CharityWatch about these differences and what you might want to look for or ask about.
• Review an organization’s tax return (Form 990) or financials on Guidestar. Learn valuable tips on effectively evaluating nonprofits through this article from Forbes magazine.
• Compare nonprofits or learn more about their internal workings with Charity Navigator.
• Consult the IRS for nonprofit addresses and up to date standings using the IRS Charity Database.
• Virginia-based nonprofits are required to register with the state in order to solicit donations. Access Virginia’s charitable solicitation information and database.