SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Tuesday marks the start of the giving season. It’s Giving Tuesday. With so many charities asking for help, it’s worth doing a little homework before you click donate.

Here are two free websites to ensure your money is going to the cause.

Better Business Bureau’s Give.org and Charity Navigator break down charity tax records. That way, you know how much of your donation is making a difference.

But if you’re not sure where to start, figure out what you care about. Maybe it’s animal rescues, children’s ministries, or helping people recover from a storm. Find a mission and then do some homework.

You want to know things like, Is this a real charity? These websites pull IRS data and make it easy for us to understand. That way, you know if your money is helping thos

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