Links to Helpful Information

Guidestar, the Donor's Guide to the Nonprofit Universe
A free service with information on the programs and finances of more than 600,000 American charities and nonprofit organizations, as well as news stories and a donor forum.

Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers guidance to donors on making informed giving decisions

Council on Foundations
An association of foundations promoting effective and responsible philanthropy.

Chronicle of Philanthropy
Features summaries of articles from the newspaper of the nonprofit world.

Maryland Secretary of State, Charitable Organizations Division

Additional Links on Charitable Giving

• About.com
• The Foundation Center
• Internal Revenue Service
• National Center for Charitable Statistics
• The National Center for Family Philanthropy
• National Committee on Planned Giving
• The Newtithing Group
• Nonprofit Times
• Philanthropy Journal
• Philanthropy News Digest
• The Philanthropy Roundtable
• Southeastern Council on Foundations

Additional Resources for Nonprofits

• The Alliance for Nonprofit Management
• The Center for What Works
• Association of Fundraising Professionals 
• Internet Nonprofit Center
• National Center for Nonprofit Boards
• Nonprofit Guides - grant writing tools for nonprofits
• The Nonprofit Resource Center
• TechSoup 
• Web Resource for Quality Form 990 Reporting