Stories Tagged as
Charity
Yes, the #icebucketchallenge is raising money
by
Annie Baxter
Aug 13, 2014
The national ALS association says that social media campaign? It's working.
Explainer: the charitable tax deduction
by
Paddy Hirsch
Dec 26, 2013
If you give $1,000 to charity, that reduces your taxable income by $1,000, because there’s less for the government to tax.
A startup that gives back
by
Molly Wood
Dec 23, 2013
A new company started by University of North Carolina students is partnering with Amazon to help give back this holiday season.
5 things to keep in mind before donating to charity
Dec 20, 2013
Marketplace Money host Carmen Wong Ulrich talks to Eileen Heisman, the President and CEO of the National Philanthropic Trust, about how to get the most out of your charitable donations
Peter and Jennifer Buffett: Questioning parts of the philanthropy business
Dec 11, 2013
Warren Buffett's son Peter and his wife Jennifer wife talk about their ideas on philanthropy.
States crack down on deceptive charity fundraising
Dec 4, 2013
Most charities use in-house staff to raise their money. But some rely on for-profit telemarketing to get it done. A new investigation reveals the deception and corruption behind this billion dollar industry.
At food banks, digital donations go farther
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Amy Scott
Nov 28, 2013
While food banks would never turn away that can of about-to-expire lima beans, those donations come with a lot of overhead.
For public good, not for profit.
How to find reputable charities
Nov 15, 2013
When disaster hits, a lot of people want to give back and support those in need. But how do you make sure your money is going where it needs to go?
Giving away your inheritance
Aug 16, 2013
Here's a conversation that might prove tricky: a young adult who tells her parents that she plans on giving away her inheritance.
The worst charities: Get information before you make a donation
by
Adriene Hill
Jun 14, 2013
A new investigative report reveals that many popular charities Americans give to generously actually don't help the causes they claim to raise money for.