BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is tax-exempt as a charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and was formed in the District of Columbia. A copy of our financial report and a description of programs and activities is available by  clicking here, calling the BBB Wise Giving Alliance at 703-247-9321, or by writing us at:

BBB Wise Giving Alliance
3033 Wilson Blvd., Suite 710
Arlington, VA 22201  

If you are a resident of one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency. 

COLORADO - Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 202-894-2200, www.coloradosos.gov, Charity Reg. No. 20023006107.

FLORIDA – A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #SC-11293.  

GEORGIA – A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above.  

MARYLAND – For the cost of copies and postage, write to the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401.  

MISSISSIPPI – The official registration and financial information of BBB Wise Giving Alliance may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. 

NEVADA - Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 170(c)

NEW JERSEY - INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm.  REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. 

NEW YORK – Upon request, from the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10005, 1-212-416-8686 or www.charitiesnys.com

NORTH CAROLINA – Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400 (outside of NC) or 1-888-830-4989 (within NC).  The license is not an endorsement by the state.

PENNSYLVANIA – The official registration and financial information of BBB Wise Giving Alliance may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. 

VIRGINIA - From the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. 

WASHINGTON - From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/. 

WEST VIRGINIA - West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305.  Registration does not imply endorsement. 

WISCONSIN – A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided upon request. 

REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.