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Donating to a Charity

Learn more about donating to a charity, including the different items that can be donated and potential deceptive behaviors to watch out for.

Thinking of donating to a charity? It is important to make your donations carefully so that your dollars are going where you think they are. These pages from the Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office will help you avoid potential pitfalls in donation to a charity.

What you need to know

Donating dos and don'ts  Giving wisely to charity  Frequently asked questions about supporting charities  Deceptive practices in solicitation  Tips for giving generously and wisely to veterans and public safety groups  Donating a car to charity 

Contact Information

Address

Office of the Attorney General, Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division
One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108
Directions

Phone

Call Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division of the Attorney General's Office at (617) 963-2101

Online

Email Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division of the Attorney General's Office at Charities@Mass.gov
File a complaint about a charity or non-profit
Learn more about this organization

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