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The number of orphans in the world is simply astronomical--143 million in one recent count--and that number continues to rise. Poverty, AIDS and global disasters continue to add to the growing orphan crisis. Getting involved in orphan relief is easier than you might think. It can take just a few minutes of your time and a few dollars... more »
Charities are exempt from many of the tax laws that regular business owners have to pay as a reward for the services they provide for the community. Because they are nonprofit organizations, many people believe that they don't make any profit, and that their employees are all volunteers. This isn't the case. Charities do make money,... more »
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Donating money to charity does not always require that you write a check. It may surprise you to know that many have websites online that will accept payment securely by electronic means. You can accomplish this in a variety of ways via different accounts. This can be a great time saver for those that donate to charity, no matter... more »
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A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). The term is relatively general and can technically refer to a public charity (also called "charitable foundation," "public foundation" or simply "foundation") or a private foundation. It differs from other types of NPOs in that its focus is centered around goals of a general philanthropic nature (e.g. charitable, educational, religious, or other activities serving the public interest or common good).
The legal definition of charitable organization (and of charity) varies according to the country and in some instances the region of the country in which the charitable organization operates. The regulation, tax treatment, and the way in which charity law affects charitable organizations also varies.
Australia
Definition of charity
The definition of charity in Australia is derived through English common law, originally from the Charitable Uses Act 1601, and then through several centuries of case law based upon it. In 2002, the Federal Government established an inquiry into the definition of a charity. That inquiry proposed that the government should legislate a definition of a charity, based on the principles developed through case law. This resulted in the Charities Bill 2003. The Bill incorporated a number of provisions, such as limitations on charities being involved in political campaigning, which many charities saw as an unwelcome departure from the case law. The government then appointed a Board of the Taxation inquiry to consult with charities on the Bill. As a result of widespread criticism from charities, the Government decided to abandon the Bill.
As a result, the government then introduced what became the Extension of Charitable Purpose Act 2004. This Bill did not attempt to codify the definition of a charitable purpose; it merely sought to clarify that certain purposes were indeed charitable, whose charitable status had been subject to legal doubts. read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charitable+organization
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