Charities Information for Consumers

• Frequently asked questions by consumers about charities
• Gifts in Kind
• Online Giving Donor and Consumer Guide
• Look up charities online
  (Note: select the license type "CHARITY" or "PAID SOLICITOR" as appropriate)

• Current campaigns using Paid Solicitors
  Run a roster of the active campaigns for registered charities that are using registered paid solicitors. If you receive a call from a solicitor for a campaign that is not listed here, please report that to dcp.charitiesenforcement@ct.gov
  Note: To run the roster, follow the instructions; under "Charities", select "Active Fundraising Campaigns by a Paid Solicitor"

Charity Information Resources

• BBB Wise Giving Alliance (charity ratings)
  4200 Wilson Blvd.
  Arlington, VA 22203
  Phone: (703) 276-0100
  www.give.org
• American Institute of Philanthropy (charity ratings)
  3450 Lake Shore Drive
  P.O. Box 578460
  Chicago, IL 60657
  www.charitywatch.org
• To view IRS financial reports filed by charitable organizations on-line:
  www.guidestar.org