Transparency
We know you care about where your hard-earned money goes, so we take the guesswork out of giving! That’s why PIFster’s charity vetting process ensures every cause, charity, and person on our app is the real deal.
We’re like digital detectives.
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Social media sleuthing: We scroll through their feeds to make sure they’re walking the talk.
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501(c)(3) status: That magic number means they’re officially a charitable organization.
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History & company structure: We dig into their past and see how they’re organized, using resources like Charity Navigator and Guidestar.
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Lawsuit scan: We make sure they haven’t been caught up in any legal trouble.
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Board member background checks: We make sure the people in charge have clean records.
Following the money trail.
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Overhead & salaries: We check to see if they’re spending responsibly.
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Funding sources: We look at where their money comes from (government grants, donations, etc.).
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Spending on the cause: The most important part! We make sure your money is making a difference.
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Spending breakdown: We want to know exactly where every dollar goes.
We do the homework so you can give with confidence. Every suggestion on PIFster has passed our rigorous vetting process. So go ahead, open your heart and your wallet: you’re in good hands!
PIFster Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 92-1821142) and holds the Candid Gold Seal of Transparency.
