What happens when a charity crosses legal lines? Read about our latest update on recent government actions taken against nonprofits and why that matters to you as a donor.
This week, BBB WGA would like to highlight our Government Settlement Agreements and Actions Against Charities page, which summarizes government actions taken by state and/or federal agencies, such as attorneys general or secretaries of state, against charities.
These actions are primarily drawn from the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) 2024 and 2025 annual reports, an association of state offices tasked with regulating and overseeing charities that solicit donations from the public in the United States. Our page also includes final actions brought to BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s attention from other sources.
While our voluntary BBB Standards for Charity Accountability go beyond what is required by government regulators, when government actions come to our attention, we review each case to determine whether the outcome affects our report, considering the specific circumstances as well as the timing.
Our list is not intended to be comprehensive but covers many cases involving both alleged deceptive solicitations and alleged governance or break of fiduciary duty cases.
We encourage you to check our list if you believe you may be receiving solicitations from a charity you suspect could be included.
You can also visit our alphabetical list of charity reports. When there is a recent government action involving a charity, we add a note in the body of the report describing the circumstances and outcomes of the case.
View the Full List of Government Settlement Agreements and Actions Against CharitiesIn this episode of AI & Trust in the Charitable Sector, Ezra Vazquez-D’Amico of BBB Wise Giving Alliance sits down with Dikshant Dave, CEO of Zigment, to explore how Agentic AI can help nonprofits do more with less—without compromising trust or mission. From real-world collaborations with BBB Accredited Charities like Hope for Ukraine and KABOOM!, to tools that automate engagement across chat, SMS, and social media, this conversation offers a practical look at how AI can enhance empathy, build trust, and strengthen relationships across the nonprofit ecosystem.
You can see the episode’s full description here. Interested in more content around AI and Nonprofits? Check out our AI & Trust in the Charitable Sector newsfeed.
We are always working with charities to publish or update reports for donors. Visit Give.org or local BBBs to check out any charity before giving. Our recently evaluated charities include:
Finally, remember to let us know by going to give.org/charity-inquiry if you are interested in seeing a report on a charity not on the list and we will do our best to produce one.
