Be a Savvy Donor

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Most people do. And that usually means making tax-deductible contributions of money and property to nonprofit organizations that support the causes we care about. Nowadays this support is more important than ever. Nonprofits are being called upon to do more with less; government, foundation and corporate funding have been stagnant or declining, while the costs and demand for services have increased.

In this challenging climate, it's also more important than ever to make well-informed decisions about where to invest charitable dollars. Most people tend to give from their heart first, not their head. While it's the thought that counts, contributions may not be made wisely if we don't stop to think about a few key factors.

We welcome you to explore this section of the site. We have information on the important work nonprofits engage in everyday to make an impact for all Maryland residents as well as questions you can ask to help decide which charities to support.