Observed arrival · 2026-11-09
Charity Math reads the charity ledger
An independent editorial project uses IRS Form 990 filings and audited statements to explain charity finances, with sourced figures and CPA analysis.
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- Donors comparing charity finances before giving
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- The ASPCA example distinguishes its reported 74.5% program share from a CPA interpretation of fundraising mail classified as education.
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Each charity file is built from IRS Form 990 filings and audited statements, with sources attached to figures; the homepage says some pages are marked “Data only” and come straight from filings. The ASPCA example reports $394.6 million in 2024 donations and a $58.2 million surplus, then flags fundraising mail categorized as education for CPA interpretation. Its cause index lists charity counts and spending totals across more than twenty fields.
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