Florida charities can be checked before donating
FDACS Check-A-Charity shows reported registration and financial information, but registration is not an endorsement or a tax-deduction ruling.
Before giving, use FDACS Check-A-Charity to review what a group has filed with Florida. The search can show its state filing status and reported money details.
A state filing does not mean Florida backs the group. It also does not prove that a gift can be taken off a federal tax return. Use the separate IRS search for that question.
Some churches, schools, public bodies, member groups, and small volunteer drives may be exempt or use another filing path. The same can be true for a drive for one named person. A missing result is therefore a reason to ask more questions, not proof of fraud.
Search the exact legal name and compare the website, address, phone number, and person asking for money. Watch for names that copy a known group. For a local drive, ask who gets the funds and how they are handled.
This pause matters after a storm or loss, when people want to help fast. A real appeal should be able to handle a polite question while you check the record.
Official sources
- FDACS - Check-A-Charity Search
- FDACS - Solicitation of Contributions
- IRS - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Last checked against these sources: July 27, 2026.
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