I realize there are. I also realize how much I have and have had to pay in taxes. THEY are going to have to come to me and convince me rather than me doing all the research, frankly.
To me, it’s more about giving to those groups that support a cause I share. Too many charities are composed of intentions (some good, many ill) rather than hard work. I volunteer time rather than dollars and try to find organizations that need my limited skills or even just labor. Those that want only money are generally scams.
Having been in the Service for more years than I care to think about, I have come to despise United Way and most major charities. They prey on the lazy and uninformed. Tithes are a much better use of resources.