Aug 11, 2022

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the horrible explosion in Evansville, Indiana on August 10th that killed three people and damaged about 40 homes.

Aug 10, 2022

Most charities today have some type of conflict-of-interest policy that helps them identify the existence of charity transactions with a related party such as a staff or board-related firm.

Aug 3, 2022

Children will begin returning to school starting in August and continuing into September.

Jul 29, 2022

The recent flooding that has devastated eastern Kentucky and the St. Louis area of Missouri will prompt many to help those in need.

Jul 29, 2022

While we encourage potential donors to access charity reports on BBB’s Give.org to verify charity trustworthiness, the content of a charity’s website is also helpful.

Jul 20, 2022

Unusually high temperatures and humidity continue to blanket much of the United States.

Jul 18, 2022

Submit your nomination or apply today for the BBB Luminare Award for Service that honors individuals who prioritize philanthropy and have made a meaningful impact through their charitable initiatives.

Jul 13, 2022

Last week’s Wise Giving Wednesday featured the indictment by the Brooklyn District Attorney along with the New York Office of the Attorney General of a man that allegedly created dozens of fraudulent charities.

Jul 6, 2022

A man from Staten Island, New York was recently indicted by the New York Attorney General’s office

Jun 29, 2022

The 2022 edition of the Giving USA Report was published on June 27, 2022, by the Giving USA Foundation and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI.

Jun 22, 2022

As June is designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we thought it would be helpful to dedicate this week’s Wise Giving Wednesday to bring more attention to Alzheimer’s and other diseases and conditions impacting the brain.

Jun 15, 2022

One year ago, Juneteenth became a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S.

Jun 8, 2022

On Monday, June 6th, BBB Wise Giving Alliance released the Give.org Special Donor Trust Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Jun 6, 2022

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, 41% say they would not donate to a charity they supported in the past upon learning that the charity’s culture tolerates discrimination against people served.

Jun 1, 2022

Most everyone has heard about ransomware attacks where a scammer uses encryption software to lock computers and data and then demand payment via cryptocurrency or other means before they release the data.

May 25, 2022

Last week, BBB Wise Giving Alliance shared giving tips for those seeking to help the families of those killed or injured in the May 14th Buffalo supermarket shooting.

May 18, 2022

To hear about any mass shooting is emotionally devastating but generates additional grief when the victims have been targeted out of racism.

May 11, 2022

As a standards-based charity evaluator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance recognizes the value of standards and guidelines in providing a useful reference point and helping to encourage good practices.

May 4, 2022

One of the strengths of the charitable sector in the United States is the sheer volume of charities. According to the 2020 IRS Data Book (the most current available) during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, there were a total of 1,404,170 organizations that were tax exempt as charities

Apr 27, 2022

On Monday, April 25th, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced the need for $2.25 billion in assistance to help Ukraine