BBB provides a list of accredited charities for the Betty White Challenge

By Demarcus A. McMillan Last updated Jan 17, 2022

(KSNB) — Fans of the beloved Betty White, looking to honor her legacy, are encouraging people to contribute to animal rescue and other animal-related charities.

Some call this the “Betty White Challenge (#bettywhitechallenge)” and intend to donate on Monday, January 17th, which would have been her 100th birthday. the BBB Wise Giving Alliance has compiled a list of animal welfare organizations that will celebrate May 20th BBB Standards for Charity Accountability (i.e. BBB accredited charities).

While some of these are not necessarily the ones that Betty has specifically endorsed, they have been rated by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and meet the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. Follow these additional tips to help decide whether to donate.

Watch out for confusion of names. Because animal welfare organizations are one of the most popular categories of organizations, keep in mind that some may have name similarities. Look carefully at the name as the one you are considering may not be the one you are thinking of.
Find out they do. Don’t assume what an animal charity does based on the name alone. Their activities can be very different, such as B. Animal rescue, wildlife conservation efforts, providing homes for adoption, training dogs to assist blind and/or wounded veterans, animal advocacy, promoting a meatless diet, and other opportunities. Be sure to clearly describe the organization’s programs in its notices and on its website.
Watch out for excessive pressure. Don’t be pressured into making an immediate donation to an animal welfare organization. Charities should always applaud your contribution when you send it.
One-time vs. monthly donations. Some charities encourage recurring donations, in which the organization automatically charges a credit card for a monthly contribution amount. It’s okay to support a charity in this way if you wish, but also remember that you can choose to make a one-off donation if you prefer.
visit Give.org. In addition to charity reports on BBB’s Give.org, check with your state government’s charity registry, usually a division of the attorney general’s or secretary of state’s office. In Canada check with Canada Revenue Agency. Additionally, registration with any government agency does not imply government endorsement or recommendation.