Want to know what's happening to the money that you donate? Now charitable organizations will have to include more information on Form 990 financial reports documenting their meetings and governance. This move should provide some much needed sunlight in the world of non-profits.

Tom Herman takes a look at the tax credits involved with donating a car and how the deduction is not that appealing these days.

Donor-advised funds are the philanthropy of the future, besting private foundations by offering immediate tax deductions and more independent asset allocation.

Sue Shellenbarger answers readers' questions about being forced to leave work early, community service programs and pre-school.

In a tight economy, not-for-profit enterprises are dealing with large decreases in donations. Here's a look at how some charities are handling things during the recession.

As endowments and donations wither, charities are forced to implement gift tax in order that a certain percentage of donations are allocated to fundraising costs.

Laid-off workers are looking to volunteer jobs to gain career experience as well as doing good for nonprofits by offering their skills and expertise for the organization.

Barack Obama's budget proposal could make charitable giving more difficult - leaving charities, donors and nonprofit organizations concerned amid already troubled economic times.

Tom Herman answers readers' questions about donating to charities tax free and rolling over up to $100,000 tax-deductible from an IRA to a qualified charity.

The compensation scutiny has moved from Wall Street executives to nonprofit executives, as the IRS has selected several hospitals to review due to relatively high pay. Some nonprofits could have their organization's tax-exempt status revoked.