Is this legit???

More and more I have been reading about scams targeting nonprofits or those in need. So how do you discern if a grant program or opportunity is legitimate? Here are some resources for detecting scams and checking nonprofits.

• Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance collects and distributes information about the governance, fundraising practices, programs and finances of hundreds of charitable organizations. http://www.bbb.org/us/charity/
• The No Free Money website provides a reality check for those looking for personal and business related grant funds. http://www.nofreemoney.com/
• Great Nonprofits is a fairly new online tool that allows users to read and write reviews of nonprofits. http://greatnonprofits.org/
• Charity Navigator provides not only information on charities but also and evaluation of their financial health. http://www.charitynavigator.org/