Synopsis: This week on “Learn Me Something,” Aaron and Rich delve into the topic of charities and the nitty gritty of how they work. What makes a good or bad charity and how do we rank them? There are more to charities than you likely know, so listen in to learn something.

American’s donate $350 billion per year to charities.

More than 1.5 million charities in the US.

Duration: 54:17:00

Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

Episode Links

• Public Charity vs. Private Foundation
• 25 of America’s Worst Charities—Plus Tips on How to Avoid Getting Scammed
• How Does a Charity Work?
• Charity Navigator
• Nonprofit Law Basics: What is the Difference Between a Public Charity & a Private Foundation?
• How is a charity different from a foundation?
• Towards a better understanding of how charities work
• Overview of Private Foundations
• Not Fit For Purpose: Why I’m Done With the Foundation World

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Download: Episode 26: Charities