How do YOU make sure a charity is legit?

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I check that they are a 501(c)3
19% (39 votes)
I check that the website ends in .org
17% (35 votes)
I trust only well-recognized names.
41% (86 votes)
I take recommendations from friends.
9% (19 votes)
I never check.
14% (29 votes)
Total votes: 208